Grace Trace Ministries

Our Leadership

Grace Trace Ministries is led by a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing structured housing, accountability, and meaningful support to the individuals and communities we serve.

Executive Leadership
Founders & Executive Team
Avy Evans
AE
Co-Founder & President

Avy Evans

Avy Evans serves as Co-Founder and President of Grace Trace Ministries, where she provides the organization's vision, mission, and strategic direction. She leads the development of programs, partnerships, and long-term initiatives while guiding the organization's growth to ensure Grace Trace Ministries delivers structured housing, supportive services, and lasting opportunities that help individuals rebuild their lives.

Travis Ramar
TR
Chief Operating Officer

Travis Ramar

Travis Ramar serves as Chief Operating Officer of Grace Trace Ministries, where he oversees the organization's day-to-day operations and program execution. He works to ensure facilities operate efficiently, staff members perform to organizational standards, operational procedures are followed, and resident programs are delivered with consistency, accountability, and excellence.

Department Directors
Our Directors
Clarence Pride
CP
Director of Operations & Facilities

Clarence Pride

Clarence Pride serves as Director of Operations & Facilities for Grace Trace Ministries, where he oversees the readiness, safety, maintenance, and operational standards of every facility. He works to ensure each property remains compliant, inspection-ready, and professionally maintained while supporting renovation projects, facility improvements, and the long-term operational success of Grace Trace Ministries.

Erica Evans
EE
Director of Residential Services

Erica Evans

Erica Evans serves as Director of Residential Services for Grace Trace Ministries, where she oversees the quality of resident living environments and residential standards across every facility. She ensures residents receive a safe, welcoming, and well-managed living experience while ensuring each residence is organized, professionally maintained, and operated with consistency, upholding the high standards and quality of care that define Grace Trace Ministries.

Deann Pride
DP
Director of Outreach

Deann Pride

Deann Pride serves as Director of Outreach for Grace Trace Ministries, where she leads outreach efforts by building relationships with government agencies, workforce organizations, community partners, and referral sources that align with the organization's mission. She works to expand awareness and visibility of Grace Trace Ministries, strengthen referral networks, and help connect individuals with structured transitional housing programs.

Ialana Tippins
IT
Director of Intake & Resident Relations

Ialana Tippins

Ialana Tippins serves as Director of Intake & Resident Relations for Grace Trace Ministries, where she oversees the resident intake process and helps create a welcoming, supportive experience from the first point of contact. She coordinates resident transportation, strengthens resident relationships, assists with community outreach, and ensures individuals receive the guidance needed to successfully transition into our programs.