Graham was first drawn to the Open Doors program in 2012 after several summers spent serving those experiencing homelessness in the Atlanta-Metro area.  His first experience was serving as host coordinator for his church, Dayton United Methodist Church, in December of 2012 and has continued in that capacity for DUMC since that time.  His current role at Dayton UMC is Youth Pastor/Coordinator and has been blessed to serve in this role for the last 10 years.

 

Graham graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in Chemistry, where he also met his wife, now married 23 years, Mary Helen Will.  After a short stint in the Army as an Airborne Medic, he completed his MA in Computer Information Systems at Virginia Commonwealth University. His involvement with the community has included PTA president of Wilbur Pence Middle School for 3 years, Turner Ashby High School Band Boosters President for 3 years and is currently on the board of directors with Rockingham Educational Foundation Inc.