Staff & board members

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Our amazing Director, creator, and mission from God hands and feet, Mrs. Jody Stroud O'Neill. This program would have never came to fruition without her passion to start this Ministry for our one and only God. Jody is married to Danny for 33 years. She has 2 children and 1 grandson. She has been in non-profit for 30 years.  She founded A New Beginning in February of 2022 and has built the program from the ground up.

She has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and has her Temporary Certification in Drug and Alcohol Counseling. She will take the test for her Certification in 2025.

I’m honored to serve on the Board of Directors for A New Beginning. A proud Graves County High School graduate, I went on to earn my degree in Business from the University of Kentucky, graduating Magna Cum Laude.

As co-founder of Marrs Property Group, I am passionate about making the real estate process accessible and empowering for clients. My love for real estate also fuels my work in property renovation, where I enjoy designing and breathing new life into homes.

When I’m not working, I spend my time with my husband, Isaac, and our two dogs, Kira and Nebby. We love traveling, exploring new places, and strengthening our ties to the community we call home.

Serving on A New Beginning board allows me to contribute to a mission close to my heart - supporting and uplifting women in our community.

Lifelong resident of Graves County. A member of Trinity Church of Hickory. Graduate of Mayfield High School, Murray State University and Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy. Married to my wife Mary for 47 years and we have three daughters and six grandchildren. I have practiced pharmacy in this area for 44 years. 

I enjoy fishing, hunting, and recreational activities on the lake. One of my many hobbies is wood working. I have been associated with A New Beginnings Women Shelter since the tornado in 2021.

  Kim Brand is a lifelong resident of Mayfield/Graves County. She currently serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for A New Beginning for Women & Children, having served in this role since the non-profit entity began. She is employed by the Administrative Office of the Courts, serving in the role of Program/Project Coordinator for the 52nd Judicial Circuit Specialty Court/Drug Court since the program’s inception in 2007. She has served in the Graves County judicial system for over 20 years, having been the Director for Graves County Child Advocacy for 8 years, and now, in her role with Specialty Courts, for going on 18 years. She is a member of Mercy Road Church located in Mayfield. She is married with 2 children, 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. 

Sara Morgan is a mom of two and has been married to her husband Micheal for three years. She has worked with women and children since she was in high school and has a passion for serving those that can be overlooked. For over 6 years Sara has worked at Jackson Purchase Medical Center where she is currently the Medical Staff Coordinator and Executive Assistant. Along with being a Board member for the last year, Sara serves on the fundraising committee and enjoys being a part of the annual gala planning. 

  Bubba Winfrey is a lifelong resident of Mayfield/Graves County.

He graduated from Mayfield High School and immediately after began his construction career. His love for his community keeps him busy. He serves on the boards for A New Beginning, Mayfield/Graves County Food Pantry, PACRO, and Mayfield- Graves County Tourism. Bubba is the Commissioner of District 1, and co-owner of Winfrey-Miller Construction. 

Married to his wife, Heather Clapp-Winfrey, of 28 years. He and Heather have one daughter, Hannah Winfrey-Fry. The Winfreys are members of Rozzell Chapel Church.

 Married to wife, Lisa Crider, of 24 years, who works at Farmers Bank in Marion, Ky. Son, Landen Crider who is graduating this Spring, from Transylvania University, with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.

Michael A. Crider, University of Kentucky College of Law-Juris Doctorate, 1993; Georgetown College, Bachelor of Arts, Communications & Political Science with Honors, 1990; Harvard University, International Political Economics 1988; Goethe Institute – Prien, Germany, Business German Language 1989; Assistant to Vice President of Mitsubishi International of Europe, Dusseldorf, Germany, 1989; Admission to the Kentucky Bar 1994; Private Law Practice 1994-2004; Juvenile Specialist, Ky. Dept. of Public Advocacy, Murray, Ky. 2004-2021; Directing Attorney, Ky. Dept. of Public Advocacy, Princeton, Ky. Field Office, 2022; Assistant Graves Co. Attorney since 2023; Partner, Crider & Howell Law Firm; Legal Counsel for Thoroughbred Engineering; President of Mayfield Lions Club; Board Member of Mayfield Rotary Club; Vice President of Mayfield Art Guild; Board Member of New Beginnings for Women and Children; Married to Lisa Crider since 2001; Son, Landen A. Crider, who graduates from Transylvania University in the Spring of 2025, with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

I have worked in the substance abuse field for 37 years. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology, I am licensed as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a Batterer Intervention Provider and a Clinical Services Supervisor. In this capacity I supervise and help others who counsel to obtain a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor license. I have recently joined the Board for New Beginnings. I am passionate about helping the women and children who are housed there to start a new life. We provide education, recovery meetings and a stable home environment. I am proud to be a part of this endeavor.