Allen Winkler

In March of 2023 the COF Chiefs of Security, under the direction of Director of Security Sam Williams, wanted to establish an award that recognized the leading security officer at City of Faith.  Through these meeting sessions the Roderick T. Pettus Trailblazer Award was created.  During the course of the year the Chiefs nominated various winners for the weekly award, the Reginald T. Ellis Chief’s Cup.  From these weekly winners a close raise began between Rosemary Coleman (Baton Rouge), Jasmine Toately (Little Rock), and TaRhonda Williams (Monroe).  From these 3 location nominees a close vote decided the winner.  On November 28, 2023, Rosemary Coleman was awarded the inaugural Pettus Trailblazer Award.

At the November 2023 staff meeting, the Little Rock location celebrated Carlos Reyes recently passing his citizenship exam and interview.  Reyes has worked for City of Faith since 2016.  In 3 weeks he will take his oath officially gaining his American citizenship.  A cake was made by former City of Faith employee Catie Morrow to celebrate Mr. Reyes heritage and his new citizenship.

City of Faith Director of Security Sam Williams retired from the Maumelle Police Department in 2019. Cory Pickard was named as his replacement upon Sam’s retirement. On October 21, 2023 a tournament was hosted in Cory’s honor to help support his family through his cancer treatments. City of Faith was able to sponsor a hole.
A special thanks to all 33 team, 132 golfers, 40+ sponsors, the tournament committee, and the entire community of Maumelle who made the tournament happen. The outpouring of love and support was remarkable and a powerful reminder of the strength that lies within a community! Tee it up fore Cory.