Our Team
Emily Reed, Founder & CEO
Emily spent a decade as Founder and Executive Director of an anti-trafficking organization serving sexually exploited teen girls in North Carolina through residential care and a social entrepreneurship program. She grew the residential program from a start up to a nationally accredited and licensed care home with an onsite school and a staff of fourteen. The program expanded by launching a sister organization in San Pedro, Belize. Emily’s work in the fight against human trafficking has been featured in Christianity Today magazine, CBN’s 700 Club, and other media outlets. She has presented to members of Congress in Washington D.C., and received numerous awards including a community leadership award from former FBI Director Robert Mueller. Emily graduated with a degree in Hospitality Management in 1999. Prior to her anti-trafficking work, she spent six years in event management with Hilton, Marriott and the Billy Graham Training Center, The Cove. In 2015, Emily became a Certified Faith-Based Nonprofit Coach with Ministry Ventures and is currently pursuing her certification as a Philanthropic Advisor from The American College of Financial Services.
Emily uses her 20+ years of ministry experience to provide coaching and consulting to faith-based nonprofit organizations. Her personal mission is rooted in Proverbs 11:25 - The generous will prosper, those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
Our Team
Jared Harbison
Chief Operating Officer
In the realm of operational excellence, Jared is a seasoned leader with an eight-year journey within the pharmaceutical industry. His career trajectory is marked by a keen focus on detail and strategic management, qualities that he seamlessly brought to Flagship in 2023. As the Chief Operating Officer, Jared has been the driving force behind Flagship's operational landscape. Overseeing the intricacies of daily operations, he has optimized workflows and cultivated an organizational culture centered on efficiency and effectiveness. He has played a pivotal role in elevating Flagships success. Jared's commitment to God and seeing ministry leaders thrive in their purpose compels him to position Flagship as a leader in faith based fundraising and philanthropic advisory services.
Rebecca Johnson
Administrator
Rebecca is a motivated trainer, speaker, author and columnist for several magazines. She retired in 2023 as the Director of Education for a large software company rated the top in their field. She was named as one of the"Most Influential Women" in her field. Rebecca has been part of Flagship since inception and has helped develop courses, blogs and workshops. Serving at Flagship allows her to use her wealth of corporate experience to equip ministry leaders for excellence in leadership. Rebecca and her husband reside in Asheville, NC.
Tom Nolan
Advisor & Ministry Coach
Tom serves as the President of Growth Mission. Tom brings 25 years of ministry experience as a pastor and nonprofit leader to help organizations develop to reach their goals, outcomes and objectives. Tom has worked with organizations such as the New York City Leadership Center, Willow Creek, World Vision, Compassion International, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and more. Tom lends his time to Flagship as a trusted advisor and partners to serve our clients.
Amy Jackson
Development Coordinator
Amy is passionate about entrepreneurship and empowering others to aspire to their potential. She loves travel and experiencing different cultures. She has studied abroad in Italy, Spain, France and Canada. Amy has a degree in Business Administration with a background in sales and hospitality. As a Flagship Development Officer, Amy partners with our clients to strengthen donor relations and increase support for their cause. Amy enjoys helping clients develop scalable fundraising solutions that are easy to implement. Amy and her family live in Parkersburg, WV.