Employees at The Good Samaritan Center

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Pam Bailey - Warehouse Assistant

Pamela, a proud mother of four, and happily divorced, is from Jackson, MS. She is a graduate of Murrah High School. Pam loves working but also loves being a great housekeeper for her family. She is also an avid reality TV show fan.
Contact Information:
Phone: (601)355 6276
E-mail: info@goodsamaritancenter.org

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Jan Bengten - Director of Administration

Jan is from Sweden and has been in Jackson for 13 years with his wife, Eva. They have a daughter, Hanna, that is 6 years old. Jan has studied theology and is an ordained minister in the Lutheran Church of Sweden. Among many other duties, he is the webmaster of Good Sam's web pages.
Contact Information:
Phone: (601)355 6276
E-mail: janbengten@goodsamaritancenter.org

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Katrina Butler - Director of Social Services

Katrina is a resident of Byram, MS. She has a degree from Belhaven College in Psychology and is a mother of three, two girls and one son. When she has spare time, Katrina loves to read suspense novels, garden and cook for family and friends.
Contact Information:
Phone: (601)355 6276
E-mail: katrinabutler@goodsamaritancenter.org

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Rabiyyah Camara - Case Manager

Rabiyyah is a graduate of Murrah High School. She has a degree in African Political Systems & Development from Mount Holyoke in South Hadley, Mass. In her spare time, she loves to travel, play soccer and to run. Like some of her co-workers, in the past year, Rabiyyah rode in a Hot Air Balloon and went Sky Diving! Her next big adventure is Rock Climbing!
Contact Information:
Phone: (601)355 6276
E-mail: rabicamara@goodsamaritancenter.org

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Brooke Clem - Administrative Assistant

Brooke Clem, originally from Clinton, MS, is married and has two daughters ages 6 and 4 years old. In her spare time, Ms. Clem enjoys cooking, reality television and spending time with her family. She has worked for Good Sam in various capacities for over 10 years.
Contact Information:
Phone: (601)355 6276
E-mail: brookeclem@goodsamaritancenter.org

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Karen Clem - Director of Operations & Facilities

Karen Clem, originally from Gainesville, FL, is an avid Gator fan. She is from a very close knit family. She is one of five siblings and is very family oriented. She loves sports, good wine and coffee, traveling, meeting new people, taking in new experiences and living each day as an opportunity to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. She has been with Good Sam since 1993.
Contact Information:
Phone: (601)355 6276
E-mail: karenclem@goodsamaritancenter.org

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Kathy Clem - Executive Director

Kathy Clem, originally from Florida, will celebrate her 25th year at Good Samaritan this summer. She has been executive director since 1999. She has a business degree from Belhaven College and is the oldest of five children whom she considers her dear friends. In her spare time, she loves to travel. Most of all she enjoys hiking in the mountains or spending time at the beach. She attends Wells Church, and she is active in our community, serving on a number of non-profit boards. She is a proud member of the 2007-2008 "baddest" class of Leadership Greater Jackson. In 2008, she trained with Marathon Makeover, and completed her first marathon in Chicago. Run Kathy Run!
Contact Information:
Phone: (601)355 6276
E-mail: kathyclem@goodsamaritancenter.org

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June Leavy - Warehouse Administrator

June was born in Jackson. She is family oriented and has three sons and many grandchildren that she loves to spend time with. She is an active member of her church, New Bethel. She loves to travel and read. In Janurary, she traveled to Washington D.C. to the Presidential Inauguration. She sincerely enjoys her job on a daily basis and has been at Good Sam since 2001.
Contact Information:
Phone: (601)355 6276
E-mail: info@goodsamaritancenter.org

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Addie Patton - Warehouse Adminstrator

Addie Patton, was born in New Orleans, and raised by her great grandparents in Jackson. One of five siblings, now a wife and mother of 5, she is raising her grandson-Peewee. She has worked at Good Sam since 1996. Ms. Patton went to Lanier High School and is enrolled in continuing education where she continues to gain knowledge and insight. She works hard and loves her job. Ms. Patton likes to play the piano, and read.
Contact Information:
Phone: (601)355 6276
E-mail: info@goodsamaritancenter.org

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Joanna Puddister - Director of PR / Marketing

Joanna Puddister, orginally from Natchez, MS, is married and has no kids! She is a graduate of Mississippi State University and Mississippi College School of Law. It isn't often she has spare time, but when she does she loves to cook, listen to music and spend time with her family. She enjoys making new friends and playing trivia. Her co-workers love her fun-loving personality.
Contact Information:
Phone: (601)355 6276
E-mail: joannapuddister@goodsamaritancenter.org

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Angie Sterling - Receptionist

Angie Sterling, a wife and mother of 2 sons and a Katie, is originally from Statesville, NC. She is currently enrolled at Hinds Community College and is working on a Nursing Degree. Her son, Kendarius is a member of the Mississippi Boychoir, he truly has the voice of an angel. She will be celebrating 8 wonderful years of wedded bliss in March. Ms. Sterling also enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Being a people person, she enjoys meeting new people on a daily basis. She has been employed at Good Sam since 1998.
Contact Information:
Phone: (601)355 6276
E-mail: angiesterling@goodsamaritancenter.org

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Stephen Vandlandingham - Building Maintenance

Stephen is married and has six beautiful girls, who are his world. He is from Arkansas and is a graduate of Lakeside High School. Stephen loves to work. In his spare time he likes gardening because he loves to see things grow.
Contact Information:
Phone: (601)355 6276
E-mail: info@goodsamaritancenter.org

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Marilyn Washington - NUTS

Marilyn, born and raised in Jackson, MS, is the youngest of six siblings. She is a graduate of Callaway High School. She loves to spend time hanging out with her best friend. Her hobbies include watching Lifetime movies and styling hair.
Contact Information:
Phone: (601)355 6276
E-mail: nuts@goodsamaritancenter.org

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Kevin Whitlock - Pick Up and Delivery Coordinator

Kevin is a recent transplant from Hattisburg, MS. He is a graduate of Hattisburg High and is a single father to one son. In his free time, he loves to exercise, read and travel. Kevin is also an avid sports fan.
Contact Information:
Phone: (601)355 6276
E-mail: info@goodsamaritancenter.org

"My favorite thing about working at Good Sam and helping others less fortunate is that it gets me outside myself. It's a very humbling experience and it enables me to appreciate all the things in my life, no matter how big or small. I also love the diversity of our staff, the love we share for each other, and the family atmosphere. This is like my second family and I am very blessed to work with such a wonderful group of people."

114 Millsaps Avenue
Jackson, MS 39202
(601)355-6276
karenclem@goodsamaritancenter.org

A Non-Profit Social Service Organization

Karen Clem
Director of Operations & Facilities

Karen Clem, originally from Gainesville, FL, is an avid Gator fan. She is from a very close knit family. She is one of five siblings and is very family oriented. She loves sports, good wine and coffee, traveling, meeting new people, taking in new experiences and living each day as an opportunity to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. She has been with Good Sam since 1993.