STAFF
Meet The Team
Eliza Barr
Executive Director
Eliza has an extensive professional background consisting of career development, community advocacy, and reentry services. Her primary drive for joining our organization is her passion for creating positive outlooks and necessary resources for those incarcerated.
Jim A. Echols
Chief Development Officer
James A. Echols has served as the Executive Director of ROFW since April of 2020. As of January 2023 he has graciously accepted the role of Chief Development Officer. Possessing a broad professional background in business, government and nonprofit leadership, he is seeking to enhance the quality of life for returning citizens from incarceration.
Mary Ward
North Carolina Coordinator
Mary has a background rooted in social services and corrections having retired from NC Adult Department of Corrections after 35 years of service. Her role as Offender Family Services Administrator, overseeing 55 prisons granted her a needed skillset for her role ensuring the growth of ROFW throughout NC. With Mary's guidance ROFW is operational in 4 facilities in NC and progressively growing.
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Gregory Winship M.A.
PRESIDENT
TREASURER
Jason Miles
CO-FOUNDER
SuEllen Fried
VICE PRESIDENT
Danielle Elias
SECRETARY
Mary Pitnick
PRESIDENT EMERIT
Russ Thompson, PHD
Board Members