Staff and Board

We are here to serve, encourage & provide the resources you need.
We are passionate about bringing the Gospel to public school students!

Tim Bargo
Executive Director

Tim is in his 16th year as executive director for First Priority Tri-County, KY. He spends most of his day working with schools, and churches, finding priority partners, and promoting First Priority locally. He has been in youth ministry for 25 years and as a youth pastor/campus coach for 11 years. He also served 1 year as a club director for FP Tri-States. Tim resides in Corbin Kentucky with his wife Tammy. They have three adult children Brittany, Justin, and Dylan. They also have 2 grandsons, Weston (2) and Parker (1).
Tim and Tammy are actively involved at Immanuel Church in Corbin.
You can contact him: [email protected]


Todd Lawson
Whitley County Director

Todd is a Youth Pastor at Mt Ash Baptist church in Williamsburg, Ky. He has been a campus coach and volunteer for First Priority since we began. Todd has a heart for students and our local community.
You can contact him: [email protected]

Auston Brown

Corbin & Knox County Director

Auston is a Youth Pastor at Restoration Ministries in Lily, Ky. He has been a campus coach at different schools as needed over the past few years. Auston has a heart for students and the Kingdom of God.
You can contact him: [email protected]

Rick Mullenix
Laurel & Clay County Director

Rick is a Youth Pastor at Faith Assembly of God in London, Ky. He has been involved with First Priority for a decade. Rick has a heart for students and our local community.
You can contact him: [email protected]

Board Members

Jeff Keck, Chairman – Corbin, KY
Dewayne Jones, Vice Chairmen – Corbin, KY
Lonnie Anderson, Secretary – Williamsburg, KY
Tammy Matney,  Treasurer – Corbin, KY
David Oliver – London, KY
TD Fugate – London, KY