Our Team:
Mark A. Johnson
Mark A. Johnson
Mark A. Johnson
Interim Executive Director
Mark is from Owingsville, Ky in Bath County. He is the oldest of four children. Mark received his Social Work degree from Moorehead State University in 1981. He received his Masters of Science in Social Work from The University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work in 1983. Mark joined the Simon House on Nov
Interim Executive Director
Mark is from Owingsville, Ky in Bath County. He is the oldest of four children. Mark received his Social Work degree from Moorehead State University in 1981. He received his Masters of Science in Social Work from The University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work in 1983. Mark joined the Simon House on November the 1st, 2021 as a Case Manager, and was promoted to interim Executive Director March of 2022. He enjoys working with people and giving back to communities all throughout Kentucky.
Jane Bartram
Mark A. Johnson
Mark A. Johnson
Registered Nurse
Jane has been a nurse for 46 years. Jane received her LPN Appalachian School of Practical Nursing in 1976. She received her Associates Degree of Nursing form Kentucky State University in 1984. Jane continued on to receive her Bachelors and Masters degree in nursing from Indian Wesleyan University. Jane works for the Simon
Registered Nurse
Jane has been a nurse for 46 years. Jane received her LPN Appalachian School of Practical Nursing in 1976. She received her Associates Degree of Nursing form Kentucky State University in 1984. Jane continued on to receive her Bachelors and Masters degree in nursing from Indian Wesleyan University. Jane works for the Simon House because she still feels the need to give back to her community.
Jennifer McKenna
Mark A. Johnson
Jennifer McKenna
Financial Administrator
Jennifer graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelors degree in Accounting. She worked as a business manager for churches in Frankfort and Lexington for 18 years. Jennifer is married to her husband Richard and they have lived in Frankfort for over 30 years. Jennifer joined the Simon House because she
Financial Administrator
Jennifer graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelors degree in Accounting. She worked as a business manager for churches in Frankfort and Lexington for 18 years. Jennifer is married to her husband Richard and they have lived in Frankfort for over 30 years. Jennifer joined the Simon House because she wants to support and work for outreach in the Frankfort community.
Tasha R. Gray
Ashley Williams
Jennifer McKenna
Administrative Community Services Manager
Tasha is from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She moved Frankfort in 2017. She has worked for the Simon House since August of 2021. Tasha has a Business degree from Lexington Community College with a focus in Human Services. Tasha enjoys working with the Simon House because she likes supporting people from her community and making a difference.
Marion Hicks
Ashley Williams
Ashley Williams
Community Case Manager
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Ashley Williams
Ashley Williams
Ashley Williams
Community Social Worker
Ashley was born and raised in Harrodsburg, KY. She is currently working on her Bachelors of Social Work at Campbellsville University. She expects to finish her degree in may of 2023. Ashley joined the Simon House in August of 2022. Ashley joined the Simon House in order to serve her community and help people in need better their lives.
Denise Rimmer
Frances Ringer
Frances Ringer
Community Health Worker
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Frances Ringer
Frances Ringer
Frances Ringer
Assistant to the Administrator
Frances was born and raised in Frankfort, KY. She was instrumental in starting the Simon House in 1985. Frances studied Journalism. She retired from Peewee Valley Prison for Woman as a correctional officer. Frances served for ten years. She returned to the Simon House to get back to her roots of helping the homeless.