Employee Directory

 

Pam Bailey - Warehouse Assistant
Pamela, a proud mother of four, and happily divorced, is from Jackson, MS. She is a graduate of Murrah High School. Pam loves working but also loves being a great housekeeper for her family. She especially loves to iron. She is also an avid realty TV show fan.
Contact
Phone: 601-355-6276
E-mail: info@goodsamaritancenter.org

     

 

Sonja Battle - NUTS Assistant
Sonja is a recent transplant from Gainesville, FL. She is a hospice nurse by profession. In her free time, she enjoys reading, entertaining and visiting beautiful beaches. She is an avid Florida Gator fan and also enjoys good coffee and fine wines.
Contact
Phone: 601-355-6276
E-mail: sonjabattle@goodsamaritancenter.org

     

 

Jan Bengten - Director of Administration
Jan is from Sweden and has been in Jackson for 10 years with his wife, Eva. They have a daughter, Hanna, that is 4 years old. Jan has studied theology and is an ordained minister in the Lutheran Church of Sweden. Among many other duties, he is the webmaster of Good Sam's web pages.
Contact
Phone: 601-355-6276
E-mail: janbengten@goodsamaritancenter.org

     

 

Brooke Clem - Administrative Assistant
Brooke Clem, originally from Clinton, MS, is married and has two daughters ages 4 and 1 1/2 years old. In her spare time, Ms. Clem enjoys cooking, reality television and spending time with her family. She has worked for Good Sam in various capacities for over 10 years.
Contact
Phone: 601-355-6276
E-mail: brookeclem@goodsamaritancenter.org

     

 

Karen Clem - Director of Operations & Facilities
Karen Clem, originally from Gainesville, FL, is an avid Gator fan. She is from a very close knit family. She is one of five siblings and is very family oriented. She loves sports, good beer and coffee, traveling, meeting new people, taking in new experiences and living each day as an opportunity to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. She has been with Good Sam since 1993.
Contact
Phone: 601-355-6276
E-mail: karenclem@goodsamaritancenter.org

     

 

Kathy Clem - Executive Director
Kathy Clem, originally from Florida, recently celebrated her 20th year at Good Samaritan. She has a business degree from Belhaven College and is the oldest of five children whom she considers her dearest friends. In her spare time, she loves to travel. Most of all she enjoys hiking in the mountains or spending time at the beach. She attends Wells Church, and she is active in our community, sitting on a number of nonprofit boards.
Contact
Phone: 601-355-6276
E-mail: kathyclem@goodsamaritancenter.org

     

 

June Leavy - Warehouse Administrator
June was born in Jackson. She is family oriented and has three sons and many grandchildren that she loves to spend time with. She is an active member of her church, New Bethel. She loves to travel and read. She sincerely enjoys her job on a daily basis and has been at Good Sam since 2001.
Contact
Phone: 601-355-6276
E-mail: info@goodsamaritancenter.org

     

 

Jim Maxwell - Corrections Counselor
Jim is married to Jill Maxwell. He has two grown daughters, each with one child of her own. Jill also has two grown daughters and a grandson. Jim holds a Bachelor's degree in business (Delta State) and a Master's in Community Counseling (Ole Miss). He retired from the State after spending 25 years as a Youth Services Counselor and Supervisor (Youth Probation). In his spare time, Jim enjoys reading, listening to country music, and home improvement projects.
Contact
Phone: 601-355-6276
E-mail: jimmaxwell@goodsamaritancenter.org

     

 

Addie Patton - Warehouse Administrator
Addie Patton, was born in New Orleans, and raised by her great grandparents in Jackson. One of five siblings, now a wife and mother of 5, she is raising her grandson-Peewee. She has worked at Good Sam since 1996. Ms. Patton went to Lanier High School and is enrolled in continuing education where she continues to gain knowledge and insight. She works hard and loves her job. Ms. Patton likes to play the piano, and read.
Contact
Phone: 601-355-6276
E-mail: info@goodsamaritancenter.org

     

 

Joanna Puddister - PR / Marketing and Volunteer Coordinator
Joanna Puddister, orginally from Natchez, MS, is married and has no kids (thank goodness)! She is a graduate of Mississippi State University and Mississippi College School of Law. It isn't often she has spare time, but when she does she loves to cook, listen to music and spend time with her family. She is new to Good Sam and her co-workers love her fun-loving personality.
Contact
Phone: 601-355-6276
E-mail: joannapuddister@goodsamaritancenter.org

     

 

Angie Sterling - Receptionist
Angie Sterling, a wife and mother of 2 sons and a Katie, is originally from Statesville, NC. She is currently enrolled at Hinds Community College. Ms. Sterling also enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Being a people person, she enjoys meeting new people on a daily basis. She has been employed at Good Sam since 1998.
Contact
Phone: 601-355-6276
E-mail: angiesterling@goodsamaritancenter.org

     

 

Davis Trousdale - Case Manager
Davis Trousdale, originally from Monroe, LA, is a graduate of the University of the Ozarks, Clarksville, Arkansas with a BS in social science. With a long history of volunteerism and mission trips, he is a JC Penney Golden Rule award winner. In his spare time, Mr. Trousdale enjoys four-wheeling, hanging out with friends and spending time with his family. Davis has been with Good Sam since 2003.
Contact
Phone: 601-355-6276
E-mail: davistrousdale@goodsamaritancenter.org

     

"My favorite thing about working at Good Sam and helping others less fortunate is that it gets me outside myself. It's a very humbling experience and it enables me to appreciate all the things in my life, no matter how big or small. I also love the diversity of our staff, the love we share for each other, and the family atmosphere. This is like my second family and I am very blessed to work with such a wonderful group of people. "

Karen Clem
Director of Operations & Facilities

Karen Clem, originally from Gainesville, FL, is an avid Gator fan. She is from a very close knit family. She is one of five siblings and is very family oriented. She loves sports, good beer and coffee, traveling, meeting new people, taking in new experiences and living each day as an opportunity to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. She has been with Good Sam since 1993.

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