WDA is organized as a 501c(3) non-profit corporation governed by operational leadership reporting to a Board of Directors who are charged with oversight.
WDA Board of Directors
Dr. Carroll Coakley
Knoxville, Tennessee
Professor Emeritus and faculty advisor at the University of Tennessee
Robert D. Dukes
Fayetteville, Georgia
President & Executive Director of WDA
Jeff Edwards
Fayetteville, Georgia
Managing Principal of Jeffrey S. Edwards CPA, LLC
Ross Greene
Peachtree City, Georgia
President of Greene Consulting Associates, LLC
Darrell Hardister (Member Emeritus)
Titusville, Florida
Independent insurance agent (retired)
Daniel Horne (Board Chairman)
Watkinsville, Georgia
Account Executive for Smith-Boley-Brown Inc.
Woody Johnson
Fayetteville Georgia
Vice President/Real Estate and Development: Pizza Guys, LLC
Mary Lynn Kirby
Fayetteville Georgia
Attorney at Law: Kirby, Palmer, Farrell, Nix
Ralph Lehman
Knoxville, Tennessee
Portfolio Manager: Pinnacle Financial Partners
C.J. Stanford
Tyrone, Georgia
Wealth Management Advisor and Certified Financial Planner for Merrill Lynch
Dr. Joyce Webb
Stockbridge, Georgia
Clinical psychologist
Founding partner of Keystone Counseling Center
Mike Wolf
Fayetteville, Georgia
Investor/Entrepreneur
Officers of WDA Corporation
Robert D. Duke, President
David Parfitt, Chief Operating Officer
Maureen Olvey, Chief Financial Officer







Robert D. (Bob) Dukes, President and Executive Director of WDA, has been with WDA since its founding in 1974. He has directed various university and national programs for WDA as well as served local churches and communities with evangelistic and discipleship ministries. His written works include many disciple building titles, including Disciple Building: A Biblical Framework. A highly sought-after speaker, Bob travels extensively teaching on issues related to Christian life. He and his wife Linda have five children.