Meet the Team

  • KYLE GRINNELL

    FOUNDER

    Kyle, son of Anthony, is from Augusta, GA. Graduated from Augusta University, currently lives and works in Augusta. Proud husband to Hope, and proud father to Judah. Really excited to launch this foundation and eager to see where it goes!

  • HOPE GRINNELL

    SECRETARY

    Hope Grinnell is from Woodstock, GA, and she graduated from Georgia College & State University in 2016. After serving as the women’s coordinator at Augusta University for several years, she now serves as the Campus Outreach Leadership Coordinator. Hope holds a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Covenant Seminary. She and her husband Kyle live in Augusta, GA with their son Judah. Hope loves travel hacking and has run 8 half marathons and 2 marathons.

  • ANDREW MARTINEZ

    SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR

    Andrew relocated to Augusta in 2018 after attenfing Georgia College and State University. For the past 6 years, he worked for Campus Outreach, an international leadership, and spiritual development organization. He is now a sales professional in the CSRA. He and his wife ,Georgie love to be involved with the local community.. If you want to play below-average golf he is always available to help with that!

  • JOSIAH SMITH

    BOARD MEMBER

    Originally from North Augusta, he is married to Natalie Smith. He’s a proud member of First Presbyterian Church and has a passion for duck hunting, football, and a variety of other hobbies. Josiah works in sales and purchasing at SECO Parts and Equipment. A 2014 graduate of Westminster Schools and a 2018 graduate of Clemson University, Josiah values both his education and his community. Outside of work, he loves spending time with family and friends, cheering on his Tigers, and exploring a variety of other interests.

  • JACOB WILSON

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Born and raised in the CSRA, Jacob Wilson has been friends with the Grinnell family since 2014 when meeting Kyle at Augusta University. Jacob Is a graduate of Mercer Law School in Macon, Georgia. He currently practices law at Hall Booth Smith, P.C and lives in the area with his wife, young son and two dogs!

  • ZACH COOK

    TREASURER

    Zach attended Georgia College graduating with a masters degree in 2016. After college he worked at Harlem High School teaching chemistry for 5 years. In 2021 he changed careers from teaching to real estate. Now he helps serve people in the community with their real estate needs. He lives in the Belair area with his wife, son and two dogs. He likes working out, reading, hiking and helping others grow to their fullest potential.