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Staff Members

William Washington, Founder and Executive Director

Founded the Bridge Ministry in 1996

Author of His Grace is Sufficient, An Autobiography and People, Places, & Things: A Guide to Overcoming Addictive Behavior 

Ordained Minister/Counselor 

Over 30 years of experience working with addiction and addictive behavior

Received the “Distinguished Dozen” award in 2001 by the Daily Progress, a local newspaper that recognizes twelve people each year who are leaders in the community. 

Received the Bridge Builders award given by the City of Charlottesville in 2006 and had name placed on the Drewary J. Brown Memorial Bridge “in honor of those people who succeeded in building bridges in our community.” 

Jay James, Assistant Director

Began working at the Bridge Ministry in 2009

Host of WINA Morning News 

Sports Director at Charlottesville Radio Group 

Associate Producer for the Virginia Sports Network 

UVA football sideline reporter 

BA in Religion from University of Virginia

Jerod Patterson, Program Manager for Behavioral Health Services

Began working at the Bridge Ministry in 2021

MA in Human Services Counseling: Criminal Justice from Liberty University 

Certified clinical trauma specialist for addiction 

Certified alcohol and drug counselor

Crisis Intervention Team instructor

Charlie Towler, Director of Employee Operations

Began volunteering at the Bridge Ministry in 2019 where he is the Director of Employee Operations and teaches a weekly class

Owner of C. E. Towler, Inc. Home Builder 

Commercial Electrical Contractor

Metal Building Contractor 

Business and Life Coach​

Joyce Washington, Administrator

Oversees the administration at the Bridge Ministry

Realtor at Keller Williams Realty

Ellie Craddock, Administrator

Began working at the Bridge Ministry in 2015

Oversees the administration, accounting, and grant writing​​ at The Bridge 

BS in Engineering Sciences and BA in Mathematics from Sweet Briar College 

ME in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Virginia

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