OUR TEAM
Terry Roberts
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Terry received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama and worked for 36 years in that field with NASA. After retiring in 2017, he has turned his laser-focus and methodical management skills toward helping individuals in our community find their God-given purpose with IF and other ministries through his church roles at the Highlands in Huntsville. Married to Tonya, he has 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Terry believes that through a relationship with Jesus Christ, all individuals have an opportunity to make an impactful difference in this world.
Joy Martin
Spiritual Guide & Development
Joy has been serving Jesus all her life. She grew up a “preacher’s kid” and received her B.S. in Christian Ministries at Tennessee Temple University. Serving with her pastor husband, Roger, at churches in the northern U.S. for 19 years, they heeded God’s call in 2012 to pick up and move to Huntsville to live in underserved communities there. Joy has 4 children and 8 “grands.” She sees IF as Barnabus from the Bible, whose name meant “Son of Encouragement,” because the ministry “gives hope, promise and dignity to those who have been under-valued” in our society. Joy maintains that this is is the best job she has ever had.
Harriette Mathews
Publicity & Media Coordinator
Harriette is originally from South Carolina, and she has worked in many facets of advertising and marketing since graduating cum laude from the University of South Carolina at the age of 20. Her B.A. in Journalism, Minor in Marketing and Certificate of Print Production have allowed her to work in printing companies, advertising agencies, newspapers and a variety of non-profits in the U.S. and Canada. She loves telling the story of humans in their journey toward their divine purpose, so her gig with Intentional Faith is a gift from God. “I am humbled to be part of such a visionary organization that so positively affects people’s lives — IF’s impact on the community is simply exponential!” she says.
Candace Bennett
Administrative assistant
Candace is from Memphis, Tennessee, but moved often with her family who served in the pastoral ministry. Upon receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Care and Pre-Chaplaincy from Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, she moved north to complete a Master’s in Pastoral Counseling. God led her and her husband, Daniel, back to the Rocket City. Candace sees Intentional Faith as being instrumental in helping people maximize their hidden potential through spiritual mentorship, support and resources. “We help people step into the purpose of God,” she says.
OUR BOARD
Sandra Cepeda
Cepeda is the founder and former president and CEO of Cepeda Systems & Software Analysis, Inc. A devout Christian, she is a member of the Committee of 100, a business organization of CEOs and professionals that support economic development, high-quality public education and cooperative local government. Cepeda holds a B.S. and M.S. in Computer Engineering from Auburn University. She has served on the board since 2017.
Pat Benson
Consultant, Software Engineering
CSSA, Inc.
Benson is a Senior Advisor/Business Development Analyst with Cepeda Systems and Software Analysis, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama. She and her husband, Reginald, have two sons, Jordan and Justin and attend First Missionary Baptist Church. Benson holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Mississippi State University. She has served on the board since 2017.
Candy Edwards
Edwards is a member of Westside Community Church in Huntsville, Alabama. She and her husband, Brian, have two children, Jackson and Annie. Edwards holds a B.S. in Accounting from Harding University. Edwards recently retired from Mercer and Associates PC. She spends her time volunteering with Title I schools through her church and travels with her husband. She has served on the board since 2017.
Fran Fluhler
Director
Manna House
Fluhler is employed in the defense industry as well as the director of Manna House, a 501(c)(3) public non-profit in Huntsville, Alabama. A mother of three, she is a grandmother of five and a member in The Rock Family Worship Center. Fluhler is a graduate of the University of Alabama-Huntsville. She has served on the board since 2017.
Kandy Gardner
CPA
Anglin Reichmann Armstrong
Gardner is a partner and Certified Public Accountant with Anglin Reichmann Armstrong, PC in Huntsville, Alabama. She and her husband, Keith Harris, have two children, Lindsay Smith and Luke Harris. Gardner holds a B.S. in Social Science Pre-Law (Athens College), a B.S. in Business Administration (Faulkner University) and Certificate in Accounting (UA Huntsville). She has served on the board since 2017.
Helen Housch
Software Engineering
Division Director
CSSA, Inc.
Kelly Nash
HUBZone Community Manager
JBS Solutions, Inc.