William Stanford - SOAR Director
I am blessed to be married to my amazing wife Kimberly and have the privilege of helping raise our 3 beautiful daughters. I graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2016 with a Master of Arts in Christian Education with a Concentration in Church Recreation and Wellness. I was ordained to ministry at Sherwood Baptist Church .
My favorite teams are the New Orleans Saints, Auburn Tigers and the Atlanta Braves. When I am not spending time out on the SOAR sports fields I enjoy spending time with family, reading a good book, playing video games and watching television.
Social: Facebook
Email: william.stanford@soarleagues.com
Home Church: First Baptist Lexington
Years with Soar - Since 2018
Carolyn jackson-Ministry Assistant
Carolyn is the wife of Bryan and a mom to Symon, Shelby and Sawyer.
She teaches First Grade at Arrows Academy on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. She also leads worship at her church.
Her boys started playing soccer with SOAR in 2010. She joined the staff in September 2021.
She loves running, singing, and reading. Her favorite team is whichever one her son is on.
Social: Facebook
Email: carolyn.jackson@soarleagues.com
Home Church: New Life Church
JAN MALDONANDO- ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Jan is the husband of Laura. He is a graduate of Columbia International University where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management and was a 4 year member of the Baseball team.
Jan joined our staff in September of 2022.
Meet our Leadership Board
Ed Parrish - Chairman
President-Parrish and Partners, Consulting Civil Engineers
Married for 47 years to Cyndi; 5 Grand children currently in SOAR Soccer.
Enjoys offshore sport fishing, cycling.
Home Church: Cornerstone Presbyterian
Years with SOAR: Since 2014
Rick Hayward- Vice Chairman (Committee Chair of Building & Grounds)
Partner/Vice President Image Resource Group (Retired)
Grandchildren currently participate in SOAR Soccer/Baseball.
Home Church: Elder/Cornerstone Presbyterian
Years with SOAR: Since 2009
Allison Ford- Treasurer
Executive Vice President at Burkett, Burkett & Burkett
Home Church: Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Years with SOAR: Since 2016
Senior Pastor at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. Enjoys reading and playing with his kids.
Home Church: Cornerstone Presbyterian
Years with SOAR: Since 2017
David Mulholland- Director/Adult Soccer
Assistant Vice President at Wells Fargo.
David grew up in a missionary family in Costa Rica. Was part of the founding leadership of SOAR in 1999. David coached youth soccer 10 years and now enjoys giving leadership to the SOAR adult soccer ministry.
David is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America.
Home Church: Grace Point Church
Years with SOAR: Since 1999
Home Church: Cedar Grove Lutheran Church
Was actively involved in coaching SOAR Baseball from 2015-2017.
Years with SOAR: Since 2015
Adam Burger- Chairman of League Operations
Works at Colonial Life as a computer programmer.
Deacon at First Baptist Columbia. Teaches adult Sunday School and Awana.
Been coaching at SOAR since 2014, I enjoy helping kids grow in their love of God and sports.
Home Church: First Baptist Columbia
Years with SOAR: Since 2014
Men’s Soccer Coach at CIU.
Home Church: Midtown - Downtown
Years with SOAR: Since 2016
Joshua Fleming
Missions Pastor at Hope Church
Home Church: Hope Church
Active Member of the Adult Soccer & Basketball League and on the Leadership Team for both
Years with SOAR: Since 2022
“SOAR provides our family with a fun balanced sports activity for our kids, that’s competitive yet does not take away all our family time.”