Jeff Stanford is a 25 year Youth Ministry veteran. He graduated from Liberty University with both undergrad and masters in church ministry. He served as Youth Pastor in South Florida for 12 years before transitioning over to First Priority South Florida. After serving FPSFL for 10 years as director of Palm Beach and Treasure Coast he and his family moved to Springfield, MO. He worked as a Sales and Service Agent for the local Geico Office there, all the while building a foundation that is now First Priority of the Ozarks.
Jeff married his college sweetheart Brandi and they have 2 kids, Courtney and Austin. Some of Jeff's favorite things are woodworking, University of Texas Longhorns (mainly football and baseball), and just spending time with his wife and kids.
Steve is an area coordinator with First Priority of the Ozarks. He has lived in Springfield MO. almost his entire life and loves the beauty and nature around the Ozarks. Steve is married to his lovely wife Dawn and has two kids Sophie and Kelsey and two grandbabies Kingston and Selah. Steve has served as an adult leader in youth and college ministry and has a passion to mentor students. He loves golf, camping, lake life, being outdoors, everything food and very black coffee. Spending time with his family and making them laugh is his favorite thing to do.
Kailey grew up in Branson, Missouri and graduated from College of the Ozarks with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Theology. During her high school years, she sensed God's call to full-time ministry and began pursuing that calling right away. Since 2023, she has served in a variety of ministry roles at Light City Church in Branson, including worship and student ministry.
She is passionate about helping students know Jesus, live out their faith, and share the Gospel with their peers. Kailey is excited to serve as an Area Coordinator with First Priority of the Ozarks and help empower students to reach their campuses for Christ.
Kailey and her husband, Miguel, enjoy hiking, kayaking, and playing card games together. She also enjoys singing, creating stained glass, and spending time with family and friends.
Mariah is an Area Coordinator with First Priority of the Ozarks. She lives in the Springfield, MO area and has a passion for investing in students. Mariah has served in youth ministry as both an intern and volunteer and loves encouraging young people in their faith. She also coaches youth volleyball and enjoys building relationships with the next generation. In her free time, Mariah enjoys art, volleyball, and spending time with friends. One of Mariah’s favorite things to do is to go fishing and kayaking.
