MCH Senior Leadership

Devon Loggins, LCSW-S
President and CEO
Dloggins@mchms.org | 601.853.5000 ext 1242
As President and CEO of the Methodist Children’s Homes of MS (MCH), Devon provides the direction and momentum of MCH. He is passionate about providing safe and loving homes for Mississippi’s most hurting children and his vision is to continue providing the highest quality of services for the children and families who need it most.
Devon serves as a board member for the Mississippi Association of Child Caring Agencies and has worked in the field of Child Welfare for twelve years. In addition to Devon’s experience working with children and youth in the foster care system, he has an extensive career history providing critical incident trainings, debriefings and interventions in adult corrections in Arkansas, Pennsylvania and Georgia.
Devon received his bachelor of social work degree from Arkansas State University, his MSW and Child Welfare Certification from the University of Pittsburgh and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor.
Devon is married to his amazing wife, Jacqueline, who is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and they have three wonderful children.

Keisha Varnell
Director of Program Operations
KVarnell@mchms.org | 601.853.5000 ext. 1239

Jennifer Wolfe
Organizational Compliance Officer
JWolfe@mchms.org | 601.853.5000 ext 1237
As Organizational Performance Officer, Jennifer Wolfe works with staff, youth, licencing, certifying and accrediting entities to promote compliance and performance improvement across MCH.
Jennifer graduated from Belhaven University with a Bachelors of Science in Arts Administration. She connects very deeply to the mission and vision of MCH and looks forward to how the Lord will continue to direct the agency.
Jennifer resides in Madison with her husband, Christopher, and daughter, Libby.

Lesley Carter
Director of Finance and Accounting
LCarter@mchms.org | 601.853.5000 ext 1241

Bob Schroeder
Director of Facilities and Technology
BSchroeder@mchms.org | 601-853-5000 ext 1021
Bob supervises multiple departments at Methodist Children’s Homes, including property, fleet, I.T., security, food service and equipment. Having served at other non-profits for nearly 13 years, he understands the unique set of challenges working in the non-profit sector presents. Bob brings over 30 years of experience in property maintenance and management to MCH.
Originally from Metairie, LA, Bob is a lifelong fan of both the Saints and LSU. He enjoys Cajun foods, all types of music and being Grandpa to 6 wonderful girls. He and his wife Darlene live in Brandon.
MCH Leadership

Rev. Michael Williams
Campus Life Pastor
MWilliams@mchms.org | 601.853.5000 ext 1221
Michael has been a local licensed Pastor with the Mississippi Conference of The United Methodists Church for four years. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Local Pastors License from Millsaps College’s Center for Ministry. He is in pursuit of a Master of Divinity.
Michael is happily married with two daughters.

LaKiesha Thomas
Residential Services Director
L.Thomas@mchms.org | 601.853.5000 ext 1801

Dr. Talya Straughter
Director of Clinical Services
TStraughter@mchms.org | 601.853.5000 ext 1011

Mandy Bufkin
Community Engagement Manager
MBufkin@mchms.org | 601.853.5000 ext 2202
Mandy Bufkin is a Jackson native and Belhaven University alumni. She has worked at Methodist Children’s Homes of MS for five years in various roles. As Community Engagement Manager she oversees volunteers, communications and marketing. Before serving at MCH, she worked for various non profit organizations including MS Craft Center, Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, MS Arts Commission, and two churches in Ireland.
Outside of work, Mandy is active in her church, enjoys reading, and spending time with her husband, Craig, and son, Ezra. Mandy and her husband reside in Fondren.

Selika Corley-Funchess
Program Manager Permanency Assessment Center
SCorley-Funchess@mchms.org | 601.853.5000 ext 2301