Ericson Frank, Executive Director

I feel called to the work of expressing God’s love by equipping the Church to help people! I’ve worked with CCC since 2003 and have been Executive Director since April 2004. Originally born in Canada, my family lived in Venice, FL, before I moved to Gainesville, FL in 2000. I have been involved in youth leadership all through high school and college, and was a youth director for a year before working with CCC. I graduated from the University of Florida in 2003 with a major in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, with a minor in Nonprofit Leadership. I have been happily married to my wife, Jennifer, since May of 2003, and I also became a U.S. citizen in 2004. I am apart of both the leadership and worship teams at Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Gainesville, FL.

Gwen Gadaire, Office Manager (part-time)

Gwen has been involved in ministry since her college days at Central Michigan University where she completed an undergrad degree in Physical Education. Early in her faith journey she recognized her calling to discipleship and community building. While working on a masters program in Community Health at UF, she invested ten years as the Executive Director of Arbor House in Gainesville, Florida. She began her role as office manager at CCC in November 2009.

Nick Dunn, Donation Manager & Volunteer Coordinator

Upon returning from teaching English in China with Peace Corps for two years, Nick started volunteering with CCC whilst he worked on managing the service of coffee at local establishments.  His desire to serve with CCC and serve our neighbors was evident as he continued serving and showing up at CCC events such as ENGAGE and CONVERGE.  Nick is a great manager and equipper.  He oversees our volunteers who pickup and drop off donations, and he also serves to meet every new volunteer that is interested in serving with us. He also speaks for CCC at events to promote our mission and work.  Nick and his wife Alison both received their undergraduate degrees from UF, while Alison continues on her Engineering PhD.

Paul Benton, Project Manager (part-time)

Paul is an Enginerring student at University of Florida, and still finds time to serve the community by overseeing home evaluations and furniture delivery to our neighbors.  He has been involved in CCC for a long time, serving through middle and high school to present.  He knows a thing or two about stacking beds in our truck, and helps people get a head-start on furnishing their home after a crisis by redistributing basic furniture items donated to CCC.  He is also working to get our volunteers connected and equipped with the right tools to serve our neighbors.

CCC Board Members 2011

Greg Doles – CHAIR (Creekside Community Church)

Elliott Adams -VICE CHAIR (Williams Temple Church of God in Christ)

Rod Ingram (The Family Church)

Donny Dillion (University City Church of Christ)

Kent Jones (Creekside Community Church)

Tom Lenas (Vineyard Christian Fellowship)

Dan Dickhaus (St. John the Theologian Mission)

Kimberly Quinn (University City Church of Christ)

Ericson Frank (Vineyard Christian Fellowship) (*only votes in case of a tie)