Staff
CHRIS KENNA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Chris grew up in West Chester, PA and moved to York in 2015. He has been married to his wife and best friend, Bronwyn, since 2008 and they have three amazing and wild children, Sydnie, Elijah, and Jackson. He is the founder and pastor of Mission York, a church and local non-profit missions organization in York. Chris has degrees in Biblical & Theological Studies, Christian Counseling, and a Master of Divinity from Liberty University. He has been blessed to work in Student Ministries for over 15 years and is excited to continue building relationships, serving others in the community, and impacting others for Christ at 18 South. Chris is a devoted Philadelphia Eagles fan, enjoys traveling and spending time with his family, reading, movies, and a great cup of coffee.
Contact Chris at chris@18South.org
BRONWYN KENNA
ASSISTANT (TO THE) REGIONAL MANAGER
Bronwyn Kenna was born and raised in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. She moved to Chester County, Pennsylvania where she was graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a concentration in Teaching Reading. She met her husband, Chris in West Chester where they were married and started their family. During this time they worked with local teens in youth ministry. Bronwyn and her family moved to York, Pennsylvania in 2014 where they remained actively working with teens. Bronwyn enjoys spending time with her family, creating art, and spending time at 18 South with our local teens. She has a huge heart for our local unsheltered community and volunteers weekly at a Coffee Shop for the unsheltered with York C.A.R.E.S. Bronwyn has displayed art in several local art galleries and has recently been published in Colored Pencil Magazine.
Contact Bronwyn at bronwyn@18south.org
KELLIE BOLEN
ASSISTANT TO THE ASSISTANT REGIONAL MANAGER (A.A.R.M.)
Kellie grew up in the Red Lion area and currently resides in the borough with her husband David, son Silas, daughter Delilah, and 3 dogs (Roscoe, Roxy and Karate). Kellie grew up attending Pleasant View Church and is currently their administrator.
Kellie has been a part of the mission of 18 South for several years and that is where she met her husband and fell in love. Kellie and David both have a passion for these teens and love to get in deep conversations with them.
In her spare time, Kellie is a Baltimore Ravens and Orioles fan and loves to read and drink a great cup of coffee. Kellie also loves to travel. She has been to Honduras many times and loves to serve with some of her friends.
Contact Kellie at kellie@18south.org