Meet
Our Board of directors

Board of Directors 1

Bishop Bill Wack

Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee Diocese

From the beginning, Bishop Bill has played a critical role in the formation of Joseph House. Bishop Bill is dedicated to paying particular attention to those who find themselves on the periphery of society, and making sure they do not get lost or forgotten. 

During his seven years at Andre House, a ministry to the homeless in Phoenix, AZ, Bishop Bill became well aware of the needs of the marginalized and invisible. He has given multiple interviews and spoken about Joseph House before many different groups.

Board of Directors 2

Fr. Dustin Feddon

Founder/Executive Director of Joseph House

Fr. Dustin combines his dedication to those on the margins of society with his service to the Church. After spending years visiting the incarcerated in Florida’s massive prison system, he believes that the church has the resources and the community to assist those that are returning back into society from prison. 

Fr. Dustin has a B.A. in Religion and Classics, as well as his Masters and Doctorate in Religion, all from Florida State University. He also has his Masters in Theological Studies from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida. He was ordained as a Catholic Priest in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee in 2016. 

Fr. Dustin has spoken at various events and conferences including NY Encounter 2021, Appalachian Psychoanalytic Society 2020, Notre Dame Seminary (NOLA), and American Academy of Religion.  He serves on the board of Catholic Prison Ministry Coalition, TEMPO, and Big Bend After Reentry Coalition.

Board of Directors 3

Roger Luca

Chairman of the Board

Roger Luca has been active as a volunteer in re-entry and prison ministry for the last since 2015.

Professionally Roger is a Management Consultant and Executive Coach in the Information Technology Industry.

His background includes several management positions at IBM  where his passion for teamwork and leadership took hold

Prior to his current position, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Mainline Information Systems and General Manager for Sirius Computer Solutions leading growth and development in both sales and operations.

Roger and his wife Bernadette, parents to six adult children, reside in Tallahassee, Florida.

Board of Directors 4

S. Mary Krysiak Bittár, Ph.D.

Board Member

Mary is a professor in practical theology and the Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, FL. Mary is also a licensed mental health counselor.

She has a longstanding commitment to racial and social justice. She has taught in the prison system and has been involved with other reentry programs.

Board of Directors 5

Kate Temoney, Ph.D.

Board Member

Dr. Kate E. Temoney is Associate Professor of Religion at Montclair State University and teaches courses on Religious Ethics, the Holocaust, African Religions, Jewish Applied Ethics, Religions of the World, and Religion & Human Rights. 

She is the American Academy of Religion co-chair of the Religion, Holocaust, and Genocide Unit as well as a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Committee on Ethics, Religion, and the Holocaust. Trained as a comparative religious ethicist, her international publications and presentations address the intersections of religion, human rights, genocide, and theory of history.

Dr. Temoney earned a BA from Wake Forest University, an MEd from The College of William & Mary, and an MA and PhD from Florida State University,

Board of Directors 6

Chad Grady

Board Member

My name is Chad Grady and I’m currently a student at Lively Technical College in pursuit of becoming a certified industrial pipefitter.
 
I am a South Carolina native. My personal goal is to continue to be a better version of myself each and every day. One of my greatest achievements was serving in the United States Army and obtaining an Honorable Discharge.
 
A few of my hobbies include going to the gym, doing pottery and going to the batting cage! I realized that no matter how I am feeling, I should get up every morning and let the best of me go forth!
 
Board of Directors 7

Steve & Marilyn Hammond

Board Members

Steve is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a retired Army Colonel and holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Columbia University in NYC.   Marilyn is a graduate of Florida State University and holds a Masters in Counseling Education from Long Island University.  She was formerly Guidance Counselor for Trinity Catholic School in Tallahassee for approximately 15 years.

Marilyn and Steve began prison ministry in 1979 at the United States Disciplinary Barracks in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where they initiated a program called Bethany Group which met with male & female inmates every Sunday evening at the prison — a program that is still active to this day.

More recently, they have been volunteer ministers at Florida DOC facilities, in general, and at Wakulla Correctional for the past 15 years, in particular.

In addition to being active volunteers with the Florida DOC, they were also instrumental in organizing a group of volunteers who made regular visits to the Mercy House re-entry facility here in Tallahassee.  

Most importantly, they have been active supporters of and volunteers at Joseph House since its inception and founding by Fr Dustin. God is so good!

The photo is from the celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary in December of 2019.

Board of Directors 8

Matthew Knee

Board Member

Matthew F. Knee has worked for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee for over 21 years and is the President/Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida.  Matthew has been with Catholic Charities for the past 8 years and has served as the Executive Director for the past 5 years. 
 
Though Matthew’s educational background is in Business Administration, he has a heart for service.  Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida offers services such as emergency financial assistance, pregnancy and adoption services, immigration and refugee services, food assistance, transitional shelter services, holiday assistance, disaster response and recovery, and counseling. 
 
Through the various programs at Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, Catholic Charities serves on average over 50,000 individuals each year. Matthew has extensive knowledge in writing and managing state and federal grants and contracts, fundraising, business management, and financial oversight.
Board of Directors 9

Sam Lyons

Board Member

My name is Sam Lyons and I have lived in Tallahassee since 1990. I attended FSU and received a Bachelors in Criminology in the spring of 2011 before working in the private sector for a major automotive retailer. I started working with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) in the fall of 2014.

Since then, I have held several administrative roles within DJJ and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs before moving over to the Florida Department of Health. My current role is serving as the Strategic and Operations Section Manager for the Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support. I am three classes away from finishing my Master’s in Public Administration from FSU.

I got married in November of 2020 to the love of my life, Kendra, and thank God for her every day. I have a true passion for helping people and actively support criminal justice reform through community advocacy and change. 

Board of Directors 10

Gloria Rollins

Board Member

I graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Accounting.  My first job was as a National Bank Examiner for the Comptroller of the Currency in DC.  I have also worked at a local CPA firm and the Florida Bar. Before I retired in 2007, I spent 12 years as a Law firm Administrator for two local firms.  I’ve been on the Board for Big Bend Hospice and Capital City Country Club. 

I love gardening, reading and playing bridge, and outdoor activities. I also participate in local charities opportunities.

Board of Directors 11

Quinton Storey

Board Member

Bio coming soon.

The art of accompaniment

Volunteer

Some may volunteer by accompanying our residents through challenging tasks.

Others may wish to volunteer by assisting helping us around the house, creating a sense of belonging for all of us.

Finally, others may simply want to join us on occasion at our community events to learn more.

Responding to Material Needs

Donate

There are very real costs to create a home for those hoping to re-enter society after incarceration. 

Joseph House, through the generosity of our donors, has been able to take concrete steps towards justice by restoring the dignity of those leaving the prison systems.

Sharing the Good News

Share

In less than one year our ministry has grown in leaps and bounds, impacting the lives of many for one simple reason: people are sharing the good news. 

We encourage you to share Joseph House with your family, your friends, your community, inviting them to join us as we join those re-entering society after prison.

Scroll to Top