Retired President & CEO, Gypsum Management & Supply
Tim Ayres
Partner, Moore Colson & Co.
Lynn Chastain
Retired Senior VP & General Counsel, Chick-fil-A
Blair Cunningham
Partner, SignatureFD
Brett Fowler
Executive VP - Employee Benefits, Turner, Wood & Smith
Tom Fuller
Retired EVP, CFO, Guided by Good
Lindsay Hill
Senior VP of Human Resources, Georgia Power Company
Roy Jones
Partner, Seven Hills Strategies, LLC
Khara Julien
Chief Human Resources Officer, Specialty Building Products
Mart Martin
Facilitator and Author, Attentional Living
Michael Mohr
Partner & Managing Director, Cresset Capital Management
Lynn Price
Owner, Highpointe Properties
Dee Ann Turner
Founder and CEO, Dee Ann Turner & Associates
John Vardeman
President, Morton, Vardeman & Carlson
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Courtney Amos
Dan Cathy
Elizabeth Harris
Dr. Tim Irwin
Glen Jackson
Earl Leonard
David Ratcliffe
Wendell Starke
John Wieland
Philip Wilheit
Jenner Wood
IN MEMORIAM
Vince Dooley
Sonny Ellis
Loyd Strickland
Jim Webb
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
John H. Shackelford
FOUNDER
Edwin J. Staub
CELEBRATING TRANSFORMATION
Breakthrough. We’re all looking for it in our lives and the lives of others. From surface level desires to deeper places of the soul, we all long for it. The world tells us how to find it: self-confidence, self-assertion, self-help.
This summer, I’ve experienced and witnessed up close how the lies of our culture contribute toward the temptation we all feel to protect ourselves through selfcenteredness. As I’ve reflected on this pain
and the cause of it, I’m struck again by the revolutionary words of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount:
“Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled" (Matthew 5:3-6 NIV).
Jesus makes it abundantly clear that the only way to find ourselves, to break through the gravity of sin, is to lose ourselves in Him to break open and admit we cannot attain the breakthroughs we so desperately need.
Here, you’ll read some incredible stories of transformation. It is a joy and honor to walk alongside staff and families who are willing to embrace the posture of Jesus in order to receive the gifts He offers.
Thank you for partnering with us in this meaningful work. I pray that you, too, may experience the breakthroughs that only Jesus can provide.
Appreciatively,
John H. Shackelford Eagle Ranch Executive Director
FALL IS AN EXCITING TIME AT EAGLE RANCH SCHOOL, AS STUDENTS RETURN TO THE CLASSROOM AND NEW EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES BEGIN. LEARN ABOUT OUR SCHOOL AND DAY SCHOOL PROGRAM AT EAGLERANCHSCHOOL.ORG.
A CALL TO GREATER FAITH
From serving as the Director of Education at Eagle Ranch School to a joint call to serve as Respite Houseparents for the Faith Home, Fred Haselden and his wife, Janie, experienced firsthand how the Lord provides.
Dr. Fred Haselden loves his job. He knew he was in a place where God had called him, serving in a position for which he was wellequipped, and working toward a mission he felt passionate about.
One typical day at the Ranch, Fred was in conversation about a staff transition that would result in a few boys being displaced from the Residential Program into the Day School Program. Fred left the meeting conflicted, struggling with how these boys—and their families—could best be helped.
Fred started praying, “God, somebody’s got to fix this!” Fred stopped dead in his tracks as he heard the Holy Spirit clearly say, “You need to fix this.” Fred almost laughed as he responded, “Are you kidding me? I already have a full-time job that I’m not going to quit – you called me to that position – are you saying you’re calling me to this position, too? God, if you want us to do this, we will, but you’re going to have to talk to my wife because I’m not going to tell her!”
Little did Fred know, God was already working on his wife, Janie. For the past few years, Janie had been praying fervently for increased faith. She had also recently been reflecting on a piece of Scripture that said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few” (Matt. 9:37). She knew that increased faith had to be met with action.
As Fred shared the story with Janie about the boys being displaced due to staff transitions, Janie looked at Fred and said, “That’s not what’s best for those boys, is it? Fred, do you think we can do this?” Following this encounter, a miraculous series of events led Fred and Janie to become Respite Houseparents for the Faith Home at Eagle Ranch, with no coincidence in the name of the house they were assigned to.
Fred and Janie Haselden, their son and daughter, the Faith Home Program Assistant, and the boys living in their home.
Reflecting back on this season, Fred smiled. “God's hand was in this every step of the way,” he said. “Not only did God go before me to prepare Janie's heart, but also the hearts of everyone that would be involved. Even more, God sustained me every step of the way. People would say, ‘You don't even look tired!’
“GOD'S HAND WAS IN THIS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY."
I can’t explain how I wasn’t exhausted because both jobs are demanding and tiring— both emotionally and physically—but the only thing I can say is that God wanted us in this position for this season, and he sustained me in both of those roles.”
Janie felt similar, knowing God had positioned her for a season like this. “I was familiar with providing a safe, nurturing home and preparing meals every day. Now, I was just preparing them for almost ten people! God taught me a great deal about hospitality during this season, showing me how to avoid feeling stressed in the preparations and, instead, step into the stories of the people around me."
Fred and Janie loved and supported these boys and their families for nearly a year until a more permanent set of houseparents came on staff. God had called them both to take a leap of faith, which they did. Through this, the Haseldens experienced how the Lord always provides and sustains in the seasons where He calls His children to more.
FROM BROKEN TO BREAKING FREE
TANIA & JEAN
MARC'S STORY
TANIA TRIED EVERYTHING TO GET HELP FOR HER SON, JEAN MARC. IT WASN'T UNTIL THEIR TIME AT EAGLE RANCH THAT THEY EXPERIENCED OVERWHELMING LIFE CHANGE.
I was broken. I was so broken. I didn't know it at the time.
Jean Marc and I had been in counseling—we'd been in counseling for a long time, and I didn't have anywhere else to turn to. I tried everything. I didn't realize it at the time, but not only was I entrusting Eagle Ranch with my son's care, I was entrusting Eagle Ranch with my care, too. I needed something that I could put my faith in. I needed a whole system to fundamentally put my faith in.
REAL TRANSFORMATION IS UGLY. BUT IT'S EXACTLY THAT WHICH HAS CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER.
Real transformation is ugly. It's the stuff we want to hide. It's the stuff that we stick down and tuck neatly in the “let's not talk about this because it'll ruffle too many feathers” category, but it's exactly that which has changed my life forever.
Eagle Ranch was my first conscious adult experience of doing the right thing in the right environment, and for me. I was now in an emotionally safe environment, where my well-being was safe. It was a game-changer for me.
Now, Jean Marc is 6 feet tall, he's 15, he's running track in high school with a 3.6 grade point average, but more than that, if you told any of his teachers that he was that same little kid as before, they would look at you like something is wrong with you.
I could give you real, messy stories like this about my job, about my family, about my friends, especially about Jean Marc. I got in a mess. It wasn't always a happy ending, but it was always powerful, and I couldn't have done it without Eagle Ranch.
THEN NOW
WATCH TANIA AND JEAN MARC’S FULL TESTIMONIAL VIDEO, ALONG WITH OTHERS, AT EAGLERANCH.ORG/STORIES.
Thank You for Your Gifts
On these pages, each name you read represents a gift that is going directly to help children and families find hope and healing. Making an honor or memorial gift is a meaningful way to honor a friend or loved one. We promptly mail out a beautiful, personalized acknowledgment card and information about our ministry to your recipient of choice. GIVING IS EASY. Call our office at 770.967.8500, visit EagleRanch.org/give, or mail your gift to PO Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain Georgia 30502.
HONOR GIFTS
Contributions to the Eagle Ranch Honor Program are listed in alphabetical order by the name of the honoree. Donors are listed after the name of the person in whose honor they contributed (donations received April 1 – June 30, 2025).
GEORGE BAKER, III
Genia & Ray Bennett
JIM BOYD
John Colegrove
STEVEN BRYANT'S SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY
Jody Osler
STUART DAVISON
Jean Henninger
HARPER DAVISON-RAWLES
Jean Henninger
MILTON HASTY
Malvern Hasty
WAYNE HILL'S 83RD BIRTHDAY
Carolyn Hill
WEBB HUGHES
Charles & Tanza Hobbs
DAVID JOB
John Colegrove
CAROLYN HARBIN MASON
Harold Harbin
MICHAEL ROSS
JR & Frances Kanady
JIM VAUGHT
John Colegrove
MEMORIAL GIFTS
Contributions to the Eagle Ranch Memorial Program are listed in alphabetical order by the name of the deceased. Donors are listed after the name of the person in whose memory they contributed (donations received April 1 – June 30, 2025).
DAVID STEPHEN ALLEN
Ken & Connie Dixon
STANLEY APPLETON
Bill & Nancy Hudson
Eddie Staub
Henry & Company, LLP
John & Kelli Wright
Mac & Jennifer Coile
Patsy & David Mercer
Vicki Evans Hough
DEE BAKER
Rod & Jennie Sibley
ARTHUR (BUDDY) BALL
Harris & Ann Wilbanks
NANCY BAUMGARDNER
Helen Martin
DICK BAXTER
Danny & Sonia Ray
FLORENCE BLYLER
Albert Blyler
GLENDA BOND
Cindy & Jim Mayo
Doug & Nancy Davis
REBECCA LYNN (BECKY)
BOONE
Nena (Puckett) & John Bruffey
JANET BOREN
Linda Huband
JUANITA BOYD
Doug & Nancy Davis
NEAL & DEB BREWER
Charlie & Gaye Cronin
MRS. JANIE BROWN
William J. Brown, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret)
ROYCE BROWN
Craig & Annie Barrs
Jefferson Motor Co.
DON BRYAN
David & Deborah Clark
DR. & MRS. B.B. BUSHONG
Catherine Eubanks
JOYCE CAMPIERE
Sara Rutledge
ANNE CARRAWAY
Brent & Janet Thomas
ELMER & WILLENE
CHASTAIN
Nellene Wallis
FRANCES COILE
Cynthia S. Syfan
GEORGE COMPTON
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry D. Jackson
EDWARD VINCENT CONDON
Geraldine Condon
ROBERT CONDON
Geraldine Condon
CAROL PRESTRIDGE COOPER
Clayton Vaughters & Family
Shirley Kinney
GUY CRAIN
Dotty Crain
LIZ CREDIDIO & MIKE CREDIDIO
Bobby & Kathy Lawson
HERSHEY WALKER CROZIER (BEST DOG EVER!)
Henry & Company, LLP
GWEN CUNNINGHAM
Laura & Kevin Gregory
LeTrell Simpson
Mitzi & Paul Weber
DIANE RAILEY CURINGTON
Alexander, Almand & Bangs, LLP
Anita McClellan
Ann Alexander
Bill & Janet Marks
Billy & Joan Pugh
Brenda & Dick Young
Connie & Sam Tucker
Creative Arts Study Club
Deborah Mundy
Eddie & Kayanne Staub
Gail S. Chambers
Gary & Lisa Hudson
Jim Curington
Linda Orenstein
Lynn Lusby
Nancy & George Kinser
Nell Garrett
Susan & Tom Youngwith
Susan Beem & Jay
STEVEN BYRON CUTCHIN
Ashton & John Lewis
Bill and Kirstin Clark
Eddie Staub
Margaret and Ray Hanson
Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Starke
Technology Support
The Meeks Family
HELEN DEAUGUSTINIS
Augie DeAugustinis
ANNE DEKLE
Sara Rutledge
KATHARINE DELEOT
James Kreh & Robin Joseph
Mrs. Carol Kuhn
MR. RONNIE EDGE
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry D. Jackson
FRANK EDRINGTON
Kay Morris
ANN EDWARDS
Kay Morris
RALEIGH ELLIOTT
Glenn & Jean White
TONY E. ELROD
Charlotte Elrod
Cam & Taylor Elrod
Ty & Donna Elrod
Diane & Doug Magnus
Joyce & Robert Reed
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry D. Jackson
JOE & MARY JANE FEENEY
David & Kathy Teichert
BETTY HARPER FLOHR
Freeman & Belva Strickland
GLADYS GAITHER
Jackie Darnell
LT. COL. TIM GASKINS USMC
Col. A.M. Younger USMC (Ret.)
JEFFREY GIDDENS
Alpha Warranty Services
Bradford Hedges
Carol Gibson
MRS. ANNIE GILREATH
Lee Driver
ELLEN GLICINI
Your friends
MR. BOBBY GOODWIN
Dr. Jean Rollins
MAXINE WOOD GRAGE
Dr. Walter Grage
GARY AND BECKY GRANT
Scott & Lisa Grant
LEE GRAVES
Karen Hindson
Mary Ann Smith
MILINDA GRIGGS
Craig & Betsy Wolf
JAMES B. GUINED
Harold Harbin
MRS. HAROLD (PATRICIA)
HARBIN
Harold Harbin
MRS. JAMES (ALDA) HARBIN
Harold Harbin
KATHY HAYNIE
Schuyler & Rhonda Floyd
VICKY HENDERSON
Schuyler & Rhonda Floyd
MRS. HARRIETT HENDRICKS
Randi M. Phillips
HAROLD HILL
Larry & Marsi Briggs
PAT HILL
Dennis & Jan Powell
SUSAN HODGSON
Peter Hodgson
SUSAN SMITH HOSFORD
Linda Orenstein
JOHN WILLIAM HOVIS
William Hovis
AARON HULSEY
Nellene Wallis
BYRON GENE JONES
David & Deborah Clark
Kim Jackson
JOAN JONES
Jeff & Lee Ann Patton
BARBARA & STEVE JORDAN
Jess Jordan
Matt & Kathy Bauerkemper
ELISA VALLES KEADLE
Henry & Company, LLP
FRED KELLY
Cynthia S. Syfan
HORACE KILGORE
Geneva Gravitt
Steven & Tracy Gravitt
LLOYD KILLEBREW
Sandra R. Killebrew
SOPHIE KULAGA
Tom Wendle
ART KUNZER
Audrey Ivester
Bill & Nancy Hudson
Eddie & Kayanne Staub
Emily Edmondson
Ellen Partin
Guy & Wendy Dunlap
Patsy & David Mercer
The Wright Family
ALBERT LONG
Johnny & Susie Solesbee
DAVID LOVE
Bill & Lynn Mauney
CALVIN MARTIN
Harris & Ann Wilbanks
James & Rachel Nix
Janet Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Jackson
MR. TOMMY MAYS
Dr. Jean Rollins
MARY MAYSON
Rick & Pat Mayson
RANDY MCCRANIE
Patsy & David Mercer
CHUCK (COACH) MCDONALD
Cynthia S. Syfan
STEVE MILAM
Rose Rigdon
TERRY MIZE
Johnny & Susie Solesbee
HELEN MOOT
Melanie & Gordy Germany
EDWARD C. MORGAN
Doug & Sheila Shaw
SARA NUNN
Joy Sims
KARL ODOM
Family at Shannon Vet Services
RICHARD DELANO PALMER
Camp Creek Baptist Church
Carole Branum
EMC Homes
Garry, Melissa & Max
Madolid
Julie Phillips
LaBrada M. Barrett
Mary Kathryn Taylor
EVA ALLEN PARKS
Gainesville High School
Class of 1955
GERALD PARKS
Jerry & Elise Jackson
THOMAS D. PATE, SR.
Barbara A. Pate
VEDA MAE PAYNE
Henry & Company, LLP
ROBERT E. PIRKLE
Edna M. Pirkle
RON PIZEL
Linda Bond
KENNY POPE
David and Beth Kendrick
Tim, Joy, Andrew & Alex Sims
MRS. LAVERN R. PORTER
Andy & Brooke Kalinauskas
Doug & Diane Magnus
Matt & Baya Pruitt
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Jackson
CHARLES & WANDA PRIEM
Beth & Randall Powers
LARRY SIDNEY PUCKETT
Aaron & Darcie Turpin
Audrey & Keny Drescher
Bobby Clark
C. David Reed
Corey & Chase Outwater
Craig & Diane Bargfrede
Debbie Spruill
Denise & Mike Brown
Jean Crawford
Larue Crowe
Laura A. Livingston
Melanie Smith &
Butch Brewer
Nikki Phillips
Past Grand Matrons & Past Grand Patrons, Order of the Eastern Star
Susan Puckette
Suzanne & Joseph Brown
BETTY RANDOLPH
Marcia & Ernest Smith
MR. DONNIE RENFROE
Dr. Jean Rollins
KATHRYN ROBERTS
David Roberts
JEFF ROBINSON
John Yarbrough
DIANE ROLAND
Gene & Peggy Kelly
HARVEY ROOKS
David & Deborah Clark
AMOS ROZIER
Harris & Ann Wilbanks
Tim & Kim Hancock
ANDREW SAAR
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Beaullieu
SEAN SAAR
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Beaullieu
FANNIE SANDERS
Rick & Pat Mayson
BISHOP ROGER W. SAPP, SR.
Dr. Jean Rollins
ROBERT (BOB) SAVAGE
Cindi & Pat Kramer
Rory & Betty Bruton
CLAUDE SCHNEIDER
Henry & Company, LLP
CHARLOTTE SEXTON
Ronnie & Bonita Burel
UNCLE DAVE SHACKELFORD
John, Steph, Grant, Macy & Lily Shackelford
LT. CHRISTOPHER SHORT
Roy & Jane Burson
EAGLE RANCH FAMILY FEST, AN INCREDIBLE SUCCESS
This year’s Family Fest was an incredible success, drawing in 1,300 individuals from our community. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, ProCare Rx, and all the other fantastic sponsors and volunteers who made this such a memorable day. We can't wait for next year!
BILL SLACK
Henry & Company, LLP
BENNY SMITH
Doug & Diane Magnus
JUANITA CROWE SMITH
Gainesville High School
Class of 1955
RALPH & LEILA STEPHENS
Evelyn Runnels
BRYSTIN DAVID LEE STEVENS
David & Deborah Clark
DEAN STEWART
Steve & Ann Stewart
BETTY STRICKLAND
David & Deborah Clark
JUNIOR TAYLOR
David & Deborah Clark
JOE & PEGGY TEICHERT
David & Kathy Teichert
JOEY TRIGG
Connie Huelsbeck
MRS. CHARLES (PEGGY)
TRUELOVE
Harold Harbin
NAT S. TURNER
Sarah T. Simkins
GEORGE E. TUTEN
Sonya C. Gordon
MARK VLASEK
Lex & Joan Beal
JOAN WALKER
Glenn & Jean White
MARTHA JANE WALL
Sara Rutledge
JUDGE (SHORTY) WALLIS
Nellene Wallis
DENNY WANNEBO
Schuyler & Rhonda Floyd
ANDY WASDEN
Susie & Johnny Solesbee
ANDY WATKINS
Charles & Linda Scarborough
David & Kathy Jones
Doug & Diane Magnus
Eric & Marsha Tucker
Jerry & Elise Jackson
Melanie Crumley
Scott & Erica Cooper
ERNEST & MONTEEN WATTS
Nancy Phillips
JULIA WYNNE
Eddie Staub
Kathy & Roland Stroberg
DOROTHY YOUNG
Diane Kennedy
HONORING OUR HISTORY
As we celebrate 40 years of serving children and families, we honor our history through the stories of those who helped the dream of Eagle Ranch become a reality. Jim Webb set the standard for exceptional Board governance and was instrumental in initiatives promoting excellence and vision. The expansion of the Ranch’s mission through The James W. Webb Wings Center, located on the Eagle Ranch campus, was a fulfillment of Jim’s desire to impact (even) more lives.
"THE THING I RESPECT MOST ABOUT JIM IS NOT HIS BUSINESS CAREER OR THE NUMBER OF FOLKS WITH WHOM HE HAD GREAT INFLUENCE, BUT RATHER HIS COURAGE IN HIS OWN PERSONAL JOURNEY."
EDDIE STAUB
In the following tribute, Eddie Staub honors the life and legacy of Jim Webb. Eddie is the Founder of Eagle Ranch, where Jim served as a treasured counsel, friend, and board member for 36 years.
Jim Webb, pictured with his wife, June.
THERE'S A SAYING that a person's life is their greatest sermon. That gives me great solace because any words I might speak, any examples I might give, would seem inadequate to describe Jim’s life, a life well lived.
I met Jim Webb in 1983. I remember three things about that meeting. First, his piercing blue eyes behind those black framed glasses. Second, his probing questions many of which I couldn't answer. And finally, when I was leaving his office thinking, "Well, that didn't go too well."
I think I was a bit of an enigma for Jim full of faith but slightly lacking in business acumen. So we agreed to get together after I had done some of what he called "homework." We got together a month later, and I began to feel that I had gone from being an enigma to someone he wanted to invest in.
That was 36 years ago. I think many times, longevity is underrated. That when things get tough, most people just tap out. Jim never did that. He was committed for the long haul.
I've had some incredible confidantes and mentors over the years, but none of them have walked this journey with me longer than Jim Webb. Our relationship evolved from me being in awe of his knowledge and experience as a businessman to, in later years, having spirited discussions about strategic direction, which always ended in a hug afterward.
As Jim would say toward the end of his life, "Iron sharpened iron for the good of Eagle Ranch and God's Kingdom."
Speaking of hugs as I came from a family that rarely showed emotion, Jim introduced me to the "hugging Webbs" shortly after we first met. I remember my first visit to their home six of their children lined up and, in turn, hugged me. I cannot begin to tell you how awkward that felt. But I remember looking out of the corner of my eye and seeing Jim over in the corner just laughing. I think he knew that I was on another journey besides Eagle Ranch to be a more vulnerable man. He and his family were part of that journey.
Jim was the most "we" person I've ever known. I remember going through challenging times, and it would never be, "Eddie, you need to do this and that." It was, "We need to do this." I've never met a person who had such a predisposition to join people to go from a "them" or "they" to a "we" and "us."
But the "we" he was most proud of was his family. He was a fiercely proud and loyal husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
The thing I respect most about Jim is not his business career or the number of folks on whom he had great influence, but rather his courage in his own personal journey.
I think he considered one of his greatest accomplishments to be working through the difficulties of his childhood that affected him on what he felt were many different levels. Seeking help through counseling, I believe, was the most courageous thing he ever did. And, I believe, as it pertained to Eagle Ranch this was an integrity issue with him. If we are part of a mission that challenges children to have the courage to work through their issues, how can we ask less of ourselves? It was this high level of integrity that I'll always remember Jim for.
Jim would tell me on more than one occasion, "Eddie, I could have been an Eagle Ranch child." I don't know if that consciously drove his early involvement, but it certainly fueled his passion in his later years as he became fully aware that "it's only by the grace of God."
With Jim, you never felt you were alone in your journey. Several days after his passing, I was in the car about 6:30 in the morning, which is usually the time I would call Jim. I began to punch in his number one that will forever be etched in my mind.
Jim served as best man in my wedding, standing in for my father who had died 15 years earlier. He has been a confidante, mentor, friend, cheerleader, and challenger, but above all, a brother in Christ.
I am forever a better man, father, husband, and leader because of Jim Webb.
U R G E N E R O S I T Y
Whether it’s monthly giving, an annual gift, a gift through your IRA, life insurance, stock or real estate sale, we are here to help make giving easy and enjoyable – and make the greatest impact! Remembering Eagle Ranch in your will or estate plan is another way to pay it forward to future generations. WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Contact Kelly Brewer: 770.967.8500 or kbrewer@eagleranch.org
