TEAM

Coming together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, our skilled team of professionals is the backbone of Mountain Top Boys Home. Their ideas help shape the direction and mission of our organization as it continues to develop. Read on to learn more about some of our incredible team members.

Gary Stout

Executive Director

Gary E. Stout came to Mountain Top with vast experience in DFCS and the child welfare system throughout Georgia. A gifted administrator, he has worked in directors’ positions with private agencies and not-for-profit programs, all providing services for children at risk. Mr. Stout holds a BA in Sociology a Masters in Social Work and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. His greatest desire is to see children who have been hurt become healed, responsible, and effective adults. He lives by the adage, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”- Frederick Douglass

Rich MacDonald

Program Coordinator

Having more than 30 years’ experience in residential care in a variety of settings for children from DFCS and DJJ, Rich MacDonald has been employed at Mountain Top since 2008. He held the position as the Director of a Juvenile Justice program in Florida, and faithfully served our country with honor as a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy. He attended Rhode Island College. Mr. MacDonald’s tenacious work ethic is infectious. As a strong leader, motivator, and mentor to our boy’s and staff, he is a valuable part of our team.

Board of Directors

A 501(c)(3) Organization

Paige Bass
Glenda Bell

Burt Bridges

Will Freise

Bill Gentry

Rick Standard

Mel Stowers
Leon Thompson

Jeff Traeger

Jimmy Turner
Dr. Terry Walton

David Young