Our Team
We are committed to serve our Indian friends by building a community to come along side them as they share the Good News in India.
STAFF
Kim Turkington
In her role with Fishhook International Kim oversees the organization's administrative and accounting functions as well as communications with donors and other constituents. Kim's background is in financial analysis and investments. While working in the Treasury group at Ashland, Inc. she earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation as well as an MBA degree. Her undergraduate degrees from Centre College are in Economics and Spanish. Other roles have included full time mom to two sons, home school teacher for three years , and volunteer and board member for the local crisis pregnancy center, an adoption agency and her church congregation. Kim also has a heart for prayer. She has recently written Hope That Lives, A Bible Study for Cancer Patients. The book came out of her first-hand experience with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2005.Board of Directors
Andrea Clemons
Andrea is a realtor in Lexington, Kentucky. Previously she spent 14 years at Lexmark International. February 2004 marked a turning point for Andrea as the Lord worked in her heart in a powerful way. As a result she renewed her commitment to His call on her life. Then in 2005 Andrea met Ghuna Kumar of Gospel Friends. She made her first trip to India the following January. She has a special love for Gospel Friends and for the people of India.
Dale Ditto
Dale is a Vice President for Investments with UBS in Lexington KY and previously spent 20 years in private practice as an attorney. He has been married to Louisa since 1983 and they have 5 sons, Will, Stewart, David, Jack and Daniel. Dale has served many Christian non-profits including CBMC, Kentucky Harvest of Lexington, and A Helping Hand Adoption Agency.
Stephen Johnson
Stephen is the owner and operator of Stephen Johnson & Associates Christian Counseling Center based in Lexington, Kentucky. Stephen started in the banking industry in 1960 and after 20 years answered God’s call to full time Christian Psychotherapy. He is married to the former Barbara Munns. Stephen is involved in several ministries and boards and has been a radio host for over 8 years.
W. David Hager
David is a board certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist practicing in Lexington, Kentucky. He also enjoys teaching in his role as Professor at the University of Kentucky School of Medicine. David has held numerous leadership roles in his profession over the years including President of the Infectious Disease Society for OB-GYN and President of the Kentucky OB-GYN Society of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology for three years. He has had many peer review articles published and has written several books. David has three adult sons.
Tim Hamilton
Tim is the owner and principal agent of the Hamilton Nationwide Insurance Agency in Lexington, Kentucky. He graduated from Western Kentucky University. Tim and Sherry were married in 1973, have two adult children, Dusty and Misty, and five grandchildren. Tim has been the Lay Representative to Annual Conference for Christ United Methodist Church for since the mid 1990’s.
Tim Philpot Chairman
Tim currently serves as Fayette Circuit Judge in the Family Division in Lexington, Kentucky. After graduating from the University of Kentucky School of Law he was a trial attorney, state Senator in Kentucky, and International President for CBMC. Tim and the former Susan Davis have been married since 1971. Tim is involved in numerous ministries and and currently serves on the board of the Friends of the Good Samaritans.
Will Turkington
Will is the Director of Logistics and Development for Apollo Oil in Winchester, Kentucky. After graduating from Taylor University with a degree in Economics, he earned an MBA and worked for 28 years in the petroleum industry. He and Kim have been married since 1982 and have two sons, Daniel and Isaac. Will has led a local Habitat for Humanity chapter, church mission teams, and Crown Ministries groups.
