Executive Director

Jason has over fifteen years of ministry and recovery program experience. Before joining NOC, he co-founded The Fix Ministry, a discipleship program for men with life-controlling issues, demonstrating the Gospel's transformative power. Now at NOC, Jason is dedicated to sharing Christ's love in the inner city of Richmond, aiming to impact lives as profoundly as his life has changed. Alongside his wife, Jody, and their four children, Jason is committed to serving the overlooked, fostering a community of recovery, faith, and renewal in Northside.

Founder / Thrift Store Manager

Butch founded the Northside Outreach Center in 2004. Highland Park is Butch’s childhood neighborhood, and his compassion for the community fuels his desire to share the love of Jesus with them. Butch is the Manager of the Thrift Store and continues to volunteer with the Men's Mentoring, Food Pantry, and community outreaches.

Chairman/Board Member

Sterling M. Burton, III is the Senior Pastor and Founder of Founding City Church in Richmond, VA. He is the CEO of Sterling Burton Ministries, LLC and serves as Chaplain for the Henrico County Jails. He is a proud father and husband. His passion is for the spiritual transformation of the Highland Park Community and to lead those who desperately need healing from brokenness and salvation into the arms of Christ.

Board Member

Michelle and her husband, John, have lived in the Richmond area most of their lives. Michelle has a bachelor's degree in business administration from VCU. She has managed her own business from home while raising her two children, who are now mostly grown. In 2019, Michelle joined the NOC as the Administrative Assistant and has helped lay a foundation to support the growth of the NOC. Michelle has a heart to reach the people in the community to show the love of Jesus.

Board Member

Leahna has lived in the Highland Park Community since 2010. She works as Operations Director at Youth Life Foundation, one of the NOC's long time community partners. She holds a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from Liberty University and in 2020, earned a Master of Science in Family Studies with a Specialization in Christian Counseling.

Board Member

Anthony, his wife Loisann, and their six children moved to Highland Park in 2022. Before moving to the Richmond area in 2019, they lived in the Bronx in New York City for four years.

He wants to see the power of Jesus change people's lives and help meet the people's physical needs just as Jesus did. He works as an accounting software support person and programmer.

Board Member

Forrest and His wife, Diane, have lived in the Richmond area since 1996. They have three grown children and five beloved grandchildren. Forrest became involved with the NOC in 2010 and joined the Board of Directors in 2023. He and Diane regularly volunteer at the food pantry, Christmas Store, and other community outreaches. Together, they enjoy serving the people in Highland Park physically and spiritually. He believes that his fellow board members are passionate followers of Christ focused on reaching the NOC’s goals.

Board Member

Deborah's current term on the board started in January 2021. Deborah volunteers with our Community Christmas Store and other community outreaches.

Board Member

Bryon joined the NOC Board in January 2022 and is the Pastor at Gayton Baptist Church. Bryon’s heart is to meet people where they are to love and encourage them towards a redeeming relationship with God. Bryon has a Master Degree of Divinity from Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. Bryon and his wife Anna, have two children in college and are lifelong residents of Richmond.