Carl West serves as the Richland County FCA Area Director. He has been on staff with FCA since 2015 and moved to Columbia in 2022 from Gwinnett County (Atlanta area) in Georgia. "I’ve seen God transform the lives of coaches and athletes with the powerful combination of sports and the Christian faith. Through our coaches' Bible studies, student Huddles, leadership teams, and sports camps, coaches and athletes are growing in their faith and becoming authentic Christ-followers. I’m so thankful God is giving us the opportunity to partner in this work." Carl can be reached at cwest@fca.org or 678.386.6016.

David Hamilton serves as Area Director of the Western Midlands, which includes Aiken, Barnwell, Edgefield, and Saluda Counties. "I have devoted the rest of my life and career to seeing coaches and athletes impacted by Jesus Christ. I want to engage, equip and empower them to use their influence on and off the field to have an impact through Jesus in their schools, families, communities, and churches. I am excited about this calling on my life and I can’t wait to watch this faith-walk play out in the arena of FCA and all that God is doing worldwide in this amazing ministry." David can be reached at dhamilton@fca.org or 803.341.0411.

Ervin Mack serves as the Midlands FCA Multi-Area Director. Ervin was born and raised in Winnsboro, SC, and has always enjoyed playing sports. One of his favorite athletic memories is being part of back-to-back state championship football teams at Fairfield Central High School. He chased his football dream at Appalachian State University and Norfolk State University, but an injury brought his playing days to an end. Ervin graduated from Coker College with a B.S. in Exercise Science and from Capella University with a Masters in Educational Administration. He served for ten years as a teacher and high school coach in public schools and another four years as a high school administrator. His last position prior to joining Team FCA was as an Assistant Principal at A.C. Flora High School in Columbia. "I'm beyond humbled and blessed to serve as the Midlands FCA Multi-Area Director. Our goal is to make an eternal difference in the lives of coaches and athletes. I'm also passionate about leading my family to be the hands and feet of Jesus. When Ashley and I came to Christ, we made it our mission to meet others with the Gospel and show them that Jesus is truly our light and hope." Ervin lives in Columbia with his wife, Ashley, and their four children. Ervin can be reached at EMack@fca.org or 803.917.9755.

Jeremy Ray serves as an Area Representative for Kershaw County within Eastern Midlands FCA. Jeremy joined the Midlands FCA team in the Spring of 2023. "I have always felt called to be a coach. Now I have the opportunity to coach for God's team. Our coaches have such an important role in the lives of young athletes. My desire is to see Jesus transform the lives of young people as well as their coaches. Christ-following coaches can change lives, and in turn, transform a community." Jeremy lives in Lugoff with his wife, Heather, and their two children. He can be reached at JRay@fca.org or 803.669.9924.

Carroll Baker serves as an Area Representative for Lee County within Eastern Midlands FCA. He has been on staff with Midlands FCA since 2002 and previously served in collegiate ministry for several years with Cru. Though he is a part of the Northern Midlands team, Lee County is close to Carroll's heart since that is where he was born and raised. "What a privilege to be able to challenge coaches and athletes. We engage them with God’s truth, equip them to walk closer with Him, and empower them to impact more coaches and athletes." Carroll lives in Irmo with his wife, Pam. He can be reached at CBaker@fca.org or 803.206.2542.