Board Member Bios

Mike has dedicated 48 years to following Jesus, beginning with a life-changing encounter at the Baptist Student Convention in seventh grade. He earned a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Business and pursued graduate studies in Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from East Tennessee State University. Mike’s extensive career includes over a decade in public education as a science teacher and coach, complemented by more than 25 years in various ministry leadership roles. He has served as a student pastor, associate pastor, and campus pastor, deeply committed to guiding others to experience the transformative love of Jesus. Outside of ministry, Mike treasures time with his family, especially his nine grandchildren, and enjoys outdoor adventures with his wife, Kandice.

Brian Bruce serves as a Senior Product Owner at Clayton Homes in Maryville, Tennessee, where he brings strategic vision and collaborative leadership to the digital properties responsible for development of modular and manufactured housing solutions. A dedicated husband and father, Brian and his wife have raised three children who attended Farragut High School, where he has volunteered for many years with the APAC program and has proudly served as the Public Address Announcer for the football team since 2009. His faith has been central to his life, having worshiped and served at First Baptist Concord for 16 years, and, for the past year, serving alongside his wife, Kristy, at Shoreline Church. When Brian is not serving his family, church or community, you can find him fly fishing, playing bass in the worship band or enjoying the Smokies.

Susan is the Women's Ministry Director at Christ Covenant Church, where she and her husband, Brad, have attended for over 20 years.  Their two daughters attended Farragut schools, graduated from college, and continue to serve the Lord in their respective communities.  

Susan had the distinct honor of representing the Farragut area on the Knox County Board of Education from 2016-2024.  She is passionate about Biblical literacy and encouraging people to look to Jesus and the joy in an abiding relationship with Christ brings.  

 Michael's Farragut roots run deep. He was raised in Farragut and is currently raising his own family in Farragut. He spent his childhood playing CBFO Football, Basketball, and Baseball, as well as club, and USS Competitive Swimming. Michael graduated from Webb School of Knoxville, where he swam for the Tennessee State Championship Swim Team in 2002. His undergraduate degree in Logistics is from the University of Tennessee. He later obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law. After working in real estate development in the Chattanooga area for 3 years he returned to Knoxville as the managing attorney for Title Group of Tennessee, LLC and owner of law firm, Shope and Associates, PLLC. This has given him the opportunity to serve this area on the Board of Directors at the Anchor Learning Center with his expertise in law and business. He and his wife, Megan, an elementary educator at Concord Christian School, have been blessed with 3 children, Avie, Zeb and Eden.