ALEX HOOD

Deacon for Campus Security & Safety

Alex met Patsy in 2012 and has been married to her since 2016. They have one daughter.  Alex first started attending Gateway in 2010 after moving to Montgomery from Madison, Alabama, for college. He graduated from Auburn University at Montgomery with a bachelor’s in psychology and then went on to get his master’s degree in public administration. Alex  is a Paramedic and currently is the Area Supervisor at Excelsior Ambulance, as well as the Owner/CEO of his own safety training company called “Emergency Solutions”.  Alex and Patsy are both members of the Pike Road Fire Department and enjoy serving the community through EMS. Alex also enjoys teaching life-guarding classes, scuba diving, listening to audio books, and spending time with family.  His favorite books are Joy at Work, Extreme Ownership, and New Morning Mercies.

ERIC VOIGT

Eric and his wife, Julie, have been part of the Gateway community for over four years. He has
enjoyed teaching the Gateway children in the Kids Ministry and is excited for the new opportunities to serve and pray for the Gateway community as a deacon. Eric loves that Gateway focuses on sound Biblical doctrine in a Christ-centered, loving environment. Eric and Julie married in 2010; they have five children, ages four to thirteen, whom they homeschool.
Eric graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill and then from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.
He teaches legal research and writing at Faulkner Law and has authored the book Legal Research Demystified. More importantly, Eric loves spending time with his family, including backpacking, hiking, biking, watching Auburn basketball, and coaching soccer and basketball. His favorite Christian authors include David Platt, John MacArthur, and C.S. Lewis.

JOHN GLASSCOCK

Deacon for Ordinances (Baptism and Communion)

John and his wife, Lisa, first met in Pastor CJ’s Sunday School class and married in 2001.  They are are blessed with two daughters.  The family has been part of Gateway since 2017. John serves as a Research Analyst with the Alabama Commission on Higher Education and also works as the drum instructor with the Faulkner University Marching Eagles. He earned his B.S. in History and Political Science from Troy University, where he marched in the Sound of the South band, and later completed a M.Ed. in Secondary History Education at Auburn University at Montgomery. Passionate about missions, John has served in Idaho, Wyoming, Uganda, and Copenhagen, and he is eager to help others at Gateway engage in both local and global mission work. He enjoys running, college football, hockey, photography, drumming, reading military history, and spending time with his family. His favorite Bible passage is 1 Timothy 1:12–17, a reminder of God’s grace and calling available to all sinners.

KEVIN BLAKE

Kevin and his wife Amylynne were married in 1986 and have three grown children who are married, and have five grandchildren. They have been a part of Gateway since 2020. Kevin is a 1986 graduate of Auburn University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and works as a senior manager for a regional consulting engineering firm. Kevin enjoys traveling with Amylynne, reading military history, jigsaw puzzles, spending time with family, college football, Pittsburg Steeler football (Amylynne’s hometown) and anything Auburn.  

RONNIE GRALEY

Ronnie and Shela met in their preschool years and have been married for 30 years. They have one son, who is married, and recently their first grandchild.  They enjoy bringing people together and are often described as the “glue,” believing God uses hospitality and relationships to build community within the body of Christ. Ronnie and Shela love opening their home for fellowship, game nights, and meaningful connection with family and friends. Ronnie is a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi and works as a Microsoft Power Platform developer. He enjoys woodworking, where he blends his artistic gifting with hands-on design. He is passionate about Christ’s command to love one another and seeks to reflect Christ’s love through faithful service.

RON BURKE

Deacon for Facility Management

Ron and his wife DeRita have been married since 1978.  They have three adult children who are married, and seven grandchildren.  They have been part of Gateway since 2017.  Ron is a 1981 graduate of Auburn University, and currently works for Caddell Construction as a Senior Estimator and Estimating IT.  In his free time he enjoys fishing, wood carving, bowling, coin collecting, and reading.  Some of his favorite books include The Green Letters by Mile Stanford, My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers, and anything by Andrew Murray.

TREVOR MENDENHALL

Trevor met his wife Sarah when they both were students in their junior high youth group.  They quickly became best friends, started dating in high school, and married after college. They have been blessed with four children, with whom they have enjoyed the adventure of homeschooling through multiple moves as a military family.  Trevor earned his bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy and has master’s degrees from Liberty University and Air University.  He is passionate about loving and serving his local church body, and he loves teaching.  He co-teaches a Sunday Bible Study class and leads a Life Group that meets at his home.  In his free time, Trevor enjoys spending time with his family, building Legos with his kids, exercising, aviation, and music around a campfire. Sarah is still his best friend.