Meet the Team
While reading an article about a similar organization in Houston Texas (Moving Waters) Jill, one of our founders, was moved by such an inspiring idea. While talking it over with friends she realized the impact such an organization could have on our area and the people in it. Each of the board members as well as many volunteers felt called by God to somehow make this happen here in Augusta.
The Founders
Our founders became our first Board of Directors and our board has grown and changed since that time.
- Kimberlee Bugher– Chief Program Officer
- Tracy Showman– Board Chair
- Jill Kozlowski-Founder
- Brittany Hutto – Executive Director
The Team
We have also had many volunteers assisting with the formation and planning of our organization.
- Kimberlee Bugher
- Page Marvel
- Jill Kozlowski
- Matthew Osborne
- Melissa Osborne
- Tracy Showman
- Brittany Hutto
Current Board Members
- Tracy Showman– Board Chair
- Page Marvel- Board Vice-Chair
- Carolyn Ligthfoot– Recording Secretary
- Adam Williams– Treasurer
- Dr. Dan Smith– Board member
- Linda Wier– Board Member
- George Allen Floyd– Board Member
Bios
Jill Founder
Jill, one of the founders of Project Refresh, has lived in Augusta for the past ten years. She has a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy and it was through her work that Jill had an opportunity to meet a patient who shared his very personal story with her about his days spent on the streets of our very own city, before he received some much needed help. While every part of his story captivated her heart, it was hearing him recount how dirty he felt, describing his socks sticking to his feet because of the filth, that Jill first heard God’s whisper. Jill looks most forward to being able to connect personally with each and every guest who will access the showers, hoping to make a difference in someone’s day.
Kimberlee Chief Program Officer
Kimberlee is an occupational therapist that loves to work with the geriatric population. She enjoys spending time outdoors, sewing, and reading. Kimberlee moved to Augusta for grad school and decided to make this her home because of the connections she made here in hopes of using OT to make a difference in her community. When Jill, also a co-president of Project Refresh, expressed an interest to be involved in something like Project Refresh Kimberlee jumped at the idea. As an OT she sees daily what a shower means to someone who has gone without and she is excited to be able to help in providing this much needed service to our community.
Brittany Executive Director
Brittany has had a heart for people for many years, but realized the many unmet needs of the homeless in 2019 when she, and a small group of people started walking the streets of Augusta weekly passing out coffee and hygiene kits. Brittany was introduced to Jill and the vision of Project Refresh after mentioning her desire to do something tangible for the homeless of the CSRA to one of the physicians she worked with, who just so happened to be Jill’s husband Jeff! She’s really excited to see this project come to fruition and looks forward to being a small part in creating a tangible expression of dignity and hope for Augusta and the surrounding areas!
Tracy Board Chair
Tracy has lived in Augusta for 30+ years and is a Speech Pathologist. Daily, she sees how much a shower can change a person’s outlook on life. When Jill presented the vision for Project Refresh, Tracy felt God’s calling to become a part of this exciting endeavor to bring hope and radical hospitality to the Augusta area one shower at a time.
Page Board Vice-Chair
Page is an Occupational Therapist who loves helping people with an injury or illness regain function and independence in daily activities. Outside of work she also enjoys playing sports, water skiing and being in a weekly bible study.
After years of seeing many homeless individuals in Augusta, Page felt that God had given her a heart to help show the homeless population that they are seen and not forgotten. After being told by a coworker about the mission and vision of Project Refresh, Page knew she wanted to be involved and knew this would be a unique opportunity to help the homeless individuals in Augusta have access to basic hygiene and ultimately get back on their feet.
Carolyn Recording Secretary/Volunteer Coordinator
Carolyn is a retired nurse that has stayed very involved with her community and enjoys spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She has been a part of Project Refresh since the early days and her love for this mission and our guests has helped many volunteers to understand the value of this service.
Adam Treasurer
Adam is a partner at The Cleveland Group and graduated from Augusta State University with a BBA in Accounting. Adam has over 25 years of experience in public accounting and QuickBooks. He has been recognized as one of Augusta’s Top 10 in 10 Professional’s to Watch and GRU’s JAG Awards He enjoys watching College football, traveling on the weekends, and golfing with friends when he can. Adam was instrumental in the formation of Project Refresh and ensuring that our finances are run by the books.
Dan Board Member
Dan is a retired ophthalmologist and heard about Project Refresh from his former coworker, Brittany Hutto. Dan enjoys golfing and going on mission trips with his church to Guatemala where he continues to use his skills to provide eye exams and care to children in need.
Linda Board Member
Linda has lived in Augusta most of her life. She is a UGA graduate and an avid Bulldog fan. She enjoys golf, travel, working with flowers and hostessing a weekly Bible study. Linda first heard about Project Refresh when she met Carolyn Lightfoot, who’s in charge of volunteers, at a Bible Study Fellowship course. After seeing the mobile unit and hearing about the work Project Refresh does, she was hooked. It has given her a whole new outlook on the homeless. She sees the hope it gives them to be seen as individuals and to be cared about and for. As a very senior citizen, Linda would encourage others with too much time on their hands to get involved. It’s a real life changer…for the better!
George Board Member
George Allen Floyd is the former Chief of Staff for Global Security at Savannah River National Laboratory. Prior to this he served for 33 years as a Surface Warfare Officer with a Nuclear Engineering sub-specialty. He currently serves as Senior Engineer with the Mobile Melt Consolidate project within the Nuclear Materials System group within the Global Security Directorate. George got involved with Project Refresh for two reasons. First, he chose to join Project Refresh because of the call that Jesus Christ issued in the New Testament in Matthew 25:31-40 when he shares with his disciples the parable of the Sheep and the Goats. “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Secondly, he chose to join Project Refresh because of the love and commitment of the leadership of Project Refresh. Brittany, Kimberlee, and others are 100% invested and unapologetic in their commitment to serving, alongside others, the most vulnerable in our community!
