Our Staff


NATE KNOX

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Nate joined The LOT Project staff in February of 2022 as LOT Program Manager. In his time on staff, he has been directly involved with each of our programs and is passionate about serving the “least of these.” Originally from Spartanburg, his family moved to Anderson in 2020. Nate’s wife, Karli, is in vocational ministry, and they have beautiful twin daughters named Eden and Rose.

Nate has earned a certificate in Non-Profit Leadership from SC State University and a certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University.

nate.knox@thelotproject.com


IAN MOREL

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR

Ian joined The LOT Project staff in May of 2023 as our Artisan Gardens Manager. In July of 2024, he transitioned into the role of Community Engagement Director.

Ian and his wife, Sophie, have called Anderson home for the last five years. He is passionate about serving our neighbors through green spaces and involving the community in our mission through education, awareness, and connections.

ian.morel@thelotproject.com


BETHANY MILBY

SERVICES DIRECTOR

Bethany has volunteered at The LOT Project since April of 2022 and has been integral in our ability to serve our neighbors. Originally from Greer, SC she began attending Anderson University in 2020 where she completed her undergrad in Human Development and Family Studies.

She joined the staff as the Administrative Assistant in January of 2024 and became the Services Director in July of 2024. Bethany is passionate about helping people reach their goals and encounter the goodness of God. 

bethany.milby@thelotproject.com


TERESA BAUER

WEST MARKET MAKERS MANAGER

Teresa Bauer is a local writer and poet here in Anderson, SC where she and her husband, Jeff, have lived for 30 years. As a creative, Teresa hopes to bring a new element and way to serve the faith community and “least of these” in the newest endeavor of The LOT Project, West Market Makers.

With a heart for the people of Anderson, Teresa joined the staff in December of 2022 and has built West Market Makers into what it is today.

teresa.bauer@thelotproject.com


Our Board of Directors


 
 

Stephanie Jackson-Amell - President

Civil Engineer Construction @ AECOM

Wanda Evatt - Former President

IT Professional Consultant (retired)

Scott Benjamin - Vice President

TwoCubed, LLC

Bette Ann Braeutigam - Treasurer

VP of Treasury @ TTI

Art Klugh

Founding Partner @ Cox, Klugh, & Co.

Tony Reabold

Public School Teacher and Administrator (retired)

Kristy Pickurel

Director of Marketing & Communications @ Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council

Rick Smyth

Founder & Managing Director @ Aionios Capital Partners