Board Member

Ariel is a longtime Highland Park community member and dedicated volunteer at The Northside Outreach Center, bringing years of faithful service and a genuine passion for helping others.

Through her longstanding involvement with the Food Pantry, Ariel has demonstrated a strong commitment to meeting the needs of individuals and families throughout the community. She also has a special heart for children and youth, believing in the importance of providing encouragement, guidance, and opportunities that help young people grow and thrive.

As a member of the Board of Directors, Ariel continues to support the mission of The Northside Outreach Center through community outreach, youth initiatives, and faith-based service. Her compassion, dedication, and deep connection to the Highland Park community make her a valued part of the Northside Outreach family.

Ariel is passionate about making a lasting difference by serving others, strengthening relationships, and sharing Christ's love through meaningful action.

Founder / Board Member

Butch Johnson founded The Northside Outreach Center in 2004 with a heartfelt mission to serve the Highland Park community and share the love of Jesus Christ through faith, compassion, and meaningful outreach.

Having grown up in Highland Park, Butch has a deep personal connection to the neighborhood and the people who call it home. His love for the community and desire to make a lasting difference inspired him to establish an organization dedicated to meeting both the physical and spiritual needs of individuals and families.

As Founder and Executive Director, Butch continues to play an active role in the organization's daily mission, volunteering through the Food Pantry and participating in community outreach initiatives. His commitment to serving others reflects his belief in putting faith into action and building relationships rooted in Christ's love.

For more than two decades, Butch's vision has helped shape The Northside Outreach Center into a place of hope, encouragement, and service. His passion remains centered on strengthening the Highland Park community, sharing the Gospel, and making a positive difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Board Member

Pastor Bryon joined the Board of Directors of The Northside Outreach Center in January 2022, bringing a heart for ministry, spiritual leadership, and a deep commitment to serving others through the love of Jesus Christ.

As Pastor of Gayton Baptist Church, Bryon is passionate about meeting people where they are, offering encouragement, compassion, and guidance while helping them discover the hope and redemption found through a personal relationship with God. His approach to ministry is rooted in building meaningful relationships, sharing God's love, and walking alongside individuals through life's challenges.

Bryon holds a Master of Divinity degree from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, providing a strong foundation for his pastoral leadership and service.

A lifelong Richmond resident, Bryon and his wife, Anna, have two college-aged children and share a deep connection to the community they call home.

Through his service on the Board, Bryon continues to support the mission of The Northside Outreach Center by encouraging spiritual growth, strengthening community relationships, and helping meet the physical and spiritual needs of individuals and families throughout Highland Park.

Board Member

Anita has been a resident of the Richmond area since 2010, when she relocated from California with her family. She began volunteering with The Northside Outreach Center in 2014, serving through the Food Pantry, and expanded her involvement in 2015 by assisting with monthly reporting and administrative support.

With more than a decade of dedicated service, Anita has demonstrated a genuine heart for helping others and a strong commitment to the Highland Park community. Her compassion, reliability, and willingness to serve have made her a valued part of the organization. Anita continues to support the mission of The Northside Outreach Center by helping meet the needs of local families and making a lasting, positive impact through her service.

Board Member: Chairman

Forrest serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors at The Northside Outreach Center, bringing years of dedicated service, leadership, and a strong commitment to the organization's Christian mission.

Forrest and his wife, Diane, have called the Richmond area home since 1996. They are blessed with three grown children and five beloved grandchildren. Forrest first became involved with The Northside Outreach Center in 2010 and joined the Board of Directors in 2023.

Together, Forrest and Diane actively serve through the Food Pantry, Christmas Store, and various community outreach initiatives. They share a passion for meeting both the physical and spiritual needs of individuals and families throughout Highland Park, reflecting Christ's love through compassion and service.

As Board Chairman, Forrest values the dedication and shared faith of his fellow board members. He believes that through Christ-centered leadership, collaboration, and a common commitment to serving others, The Northside Outreach Center can continue to strengthen the community and fulfill its mission.

Board Member

Marcus Stanley is a musician, speaker, entrepreneur, and devoted servant of Christ who is passionate about sharing God's love and transforming lives through faith, hope, and compassion.

After surviving a life-changing experience in which he was shot eight times, Marcus experienced a profound spiritual transformation that inspired him to dedicate his life to ministering to those who are hurting, lost, and searching for hope. His powerful testimony serves as a reminder of God's grace, redemption, and ability to bring purpose out of life's greatest challenges.

As a member of the Board of Directors at The Northside Outreach Center, Marcus is actively involved in the Live Free ministry, helping individuals find encouragement, healing, and spiritual renewal through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

With a heart for outreach and a passion for serving others, Marcus is committed to making a lasting difference in the Highland Park community. His mission is simple yet powerful: to change the world, one soul at a time.

Board Member & Volunteer Thrift Store Manager

Brittany is a dedicated community leader and volunteer who is passionate about serving others and making a meaningful difference. Through her hands-on involvement in managing nonprofit thrift store operations, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting local families, strengthening community relationships, and advancing the organization's mission. Her leadership emphasizes volunteer engagement, responsible stewardship, and creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued. Brittany continues to advocate for community involvement and believes that compassion, service, and working together can create lasting positive change.

Board Member: Treasurer

Anthony serves as Treasurer of The Northside Outreach Center, bringing his professional experience in accounting software support and programming to help support the organization’s financial stewardship and mission.

Anthony, his wife Loisann, and their six children moved to Highland Park in 2022, having relocated to the Richmond area in 2019 after spending four years in the Bronx, New York City.

With a heart for serving others and a strong Christian faith, Anthony is passionate about seeing the transforming power of Jesus Christ in people's lives while helping meet the practical and physical needs of the community, following the example of Jesus. He is committed to supporting the mission of The Northside Outreach Center through faithful service, compassion, and responsible stewardship.