• Hometown: Native of Roanoke, VA

• Graduate of William Fleming High School in Roanoke, VA with an Advanced Studies Diploma

• Graduate of Radford University; Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

• Worked for First Union National Bank as an encoder for 5 years

• Member of Spirit of Life Church International since its inception in 1995; Hired on Staff 2002

• Family: Married to Ronnie Payne with 2 children

• Favorite Book: "Deal with It" by Pastor Paula White and "No More Empty Hands" by Dr. Leroy Thompson, Sr.

• Favorite Sport/Athlete/Team: Football; Emmitt Smith; Philadelphia Eagles

• Hobbies / Passions: Traveling

• Dream Vacation: Paris

• Human Person I'd most like to meet: Mary J. Blige and Dr. Frederick K.C. Price