OUR BOARD
Stephanie Wedel | President
Stephanie is a woman in long term recovery, she is a US Army Veteran who served overseas in Operation Iraq Freedom. She completed the Criminal Justice training program and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Business Management Degree from Northwest Florida State College. Stephanie grew up in a home of dysfunction, drugs and alcohol were normal, she followed the life she learned and spent many years lost in her circumstances. At the age of 30 everything changed when she came to know and began to trust in Jesus. Stephanie has dedicated her life to helping others find the freedom that she has found in Jesus Christ! She is currently the recovery minister at Crosspoint Church in Niceville, the founder of Freedom Life Compass, Inc., she serves as a state rep for Celebrate Recovery Inside jails and prisons and as the President of the Okaloosa County Anti-Drug Coalition. She works in the jail to minister to the lost, Stephanie is married, and has 4 dogs and a cat. |
Rex FITZGERALD | Vice President
Jeffrey Rex Fitzgerald, Stephanie's brother, was raised in central Florida and was not afforded many opportunities in his childhood, having a father lost in addiction set the tone for a nearly 20-year addiction to opiates. His IV Drug use caused him to face death on several occasions. He has suffered multiple heart surgeries, a stroke and lost 3 fingers as a result. Rex has now been in recovery for over 7 years. Rex is a leader at his local Celebrate Recovery ministry, he leads step studies groups, and he is the Program Director at Project Hope, the Christ centered recovery home he graduated from. He is a mentor to several men in the program, a member of Hope City Church and is an ordained minister. Rex is a member of Broken Chains JC, the motorcycle enthusiast arm, of Celebrate Recovery and he uses his story to minister to the lost and hurting world. He is dedicated to sharing is story of Hope and redemption with all he meets and is making a profound impact for the kingdom of God by showing that Jesus can save even the most lost souls! He is married with one son Adam! |
Amarylis Emrick- PR & Social Media
Amarylis is a transplant from Missouri, she is dedicated to following Jesus. She has a heart for the hurting and lost, and helps handle our social media, outreach, and event coordinating for FLC. Her talent and fresh ideas have been instrumental in helping FLC execute at a new level! We are so grateful for her and her willingness to serve with us! |
Toni Stokes - Lived exeprience Liaison
Toni is dedicated to helping others. She is a woman in long term recovery who benefited from sober living in her early years after incarceration and has a heart to provide the same support to other women. She is a servant and lover of people. We are so blessed to have Toni as part of the team, she is a guiding light for our residential facilities and our food truck operations. He expertise in both of these areas is invaluable. She works in the corporate world of sales yet makes time to give back every chance she gets. |
Kimberly Cole | Attorney
Kim is an Emerald Coast native with deep roots in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. She is married to Craig and they have 2 children: daughter Sydney and son Benton. She attended Florida State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science Education. She is a proud supporter of FSU! Go NOLES! After college Kim attended Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson, Mississippi where she earned her Juris Doctorate. Recently Kim partnered with a fellow MCSOL graduate to form the law firm of Cole & Davis, PA in Niceville. She attends Crosspoint church at their Niceville campus. With a heart for service and a passion for this community, Kim is excited to see God moving and changing lives. |
Susan Dewitt | Treasurer
Susan is retired, she worked in accounts payable for 23 years. She is a mother of 2 boys and a grandmother of 6., She has a degree from Northwest Florida State College. She is active in her Women’s Bible Study and serves as a host at her church. She was raised in a God-centered home where service to others was practiced; especially those in need, and she is working with FLC to continue the tradition of selfless service she learned in her youth. |
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FLC OVERVIEW & INTRODUCTION Check out this great Welcome to our Page! Want to know more about Freedom Life Compass? Take a look at this video from our founder, Stephanie, about our humble beginnings and where we're going with our mission. We appreciate your support and your ongoing prayers and love! We're glad that you're here with us!! video |