Our Deacons

Travis Fridell

Travis Fridell

Travis has spent 20 years serving the church through song leading, prayers, tech ministry, and youth work. He has also joined mission trips to Peru, Nicaragua, and Panama. A lifelong Chattanooga resident and Chattem Supervisor, Travis shares his life with his wife, Shari, and daughters, Abby and Emma.

Heath Holland

Heath Holland

A Soddy member since 1999, Heath serves the congregation as a Bible teacher, Care Team leader, and youth leader. Professionally, he works as a Specialist in Event Management at TVA. He and his wife, Lisa, are alumni of Freed-Hardeman University and have three children.

Tom Levi

Tom Levi

Tom and his wife Barbara have been members of the Soddy church for over 40 years. They have 3 children, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Tom is a graduate of Soddy Daisy High School and the University of South Carolina. He retired in 1997 from WR Grace Chemical Co, where he was Director of Laboratory/Health Physics.

Tommy Qualls

Tommy Qualls

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Ricky Ritchie

Ricky Ritchie

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Robert Smith

Robert Smith

A Soddy member who began worshipping with the congregation and was baptized at the old building site and transitioned to the present location. Robert serves the congregation as a Care Team leader, oversees the library, assists as a teacher for the teens, and regularly visits and teaches with brother Mallory in outreach. Robert is a retired educator of 40 years of service, including 17 years as principal of Soddy Daisy High School and 5 years as principal of Ridgeland High School in Walker County, Georgia. His wife Vickie attends Soddy, as does his son Trey and daughter-in-law Jenny.

Jeff Stracener

Jeff Stracener

Jeff is retired from TVA. He was born in Savannah, TN, attended high school at Harding Academy in Memphis, and graduated from the University of North Alabama in Florence, AL. Jeff has been a member of the Soddy church since 2003, and has 2 children, Jenny and Joey.