“I think we have the opportunity to make a difference…one kid at a time.”
— Steve Davis, Founder
Steve Davis, Founder
“On River Time began a short eight years ago with a mission to serve children who are survivors of abuse and neglect. Using fly fishing as a means of connecting with each child, we introduce people, place, and partners into their life journey to instill value and hope.
As a survivor of abuse, I am familiar with the hidden feelings of shame, guilt, and fear and how those three shaped my life as a child, and then as an adult. Understanding ‘it was not your fault’ does not come easily nor all at once. It’s a process of forgiveness and self reflection that can only happen in silence.
It is with these sounds of silence—the creak of the oar against the drift boat, the riffle flowing over the gravel bank, the screeching of the eagle above, and the lift of a trout to a fly—I found my own forgiveness and my own moment.
Our campers are young people who have endured horrific actions, usually perpetuated by those they trusted the most…their families. In that course, their dreams are dampened and swallowed with a deep fear of ever trusting again.
Our past can only define our future if we allow it to do so. Life changing experiences occur everyday, and it is through these moments and experiences that we learn the true meaning of the words, ‘it was not your fault’.”
Steve Davis began On River Time in 2012. He’s the senior vice president and director of Construction Risk Services for McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc. He’s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and the author of the book, Picking Butter Beans.
Beth Plummer, Finance and Support Services Director
Beth Plummer has been with On River Time since 2017. An integral part of our team, she was recently promoted to Finance and Support Director. Beth was born and raised in West Virginia and is a graduate of Marshall University. Her past work experience includes positions as an Aviation Insurance Broker, Office Manager, Bookkeeper, Human Resource Manager, and Executive Assistant. Beth loves being a part of the On River Time team, and giving back by caring for teens who have experienced abuse and neglect.
2025 Board of Directors
Steve Davis
ORT President
& Senior Vice President,
McGriff, Seibels, & Williams, Inc.
Dave Roberts
ORT Vice President
Excel Group
Tracy Schieffer
ORT Vice President
A.L. Helmcamp
John Ahlswede
ORT Vice President
Sun Country Builders
Dave Nichols
ORT Vice President
McGriff Insurance
Kevin Kynerd
Bradford Building Company
Phil Hocher
ORT Treasurer
Retired, Pace Construction
Wendy Garner
ORT Secretary
Executive Director - Non-Voting Board Member
Lisa Jernigan Bruhn
Thomas E. Jernigan Foundation
Todd Benfield
Technology Consultant
Chris DeMarco
Excel Group
Peter Horan
Horan MediaTech Advisors
Brian Dowling
McGriff Insurance
Elizabeth Huntley
Attorney, Author, Child Advocate
Lightfoot, Franklin, & White, LLC
Emalyn Lovitt
CRC Group
Greg McMurtrey
Lionmark Construction
Bakari Savage
Journalist and The Carter Center Fellow
Axel Schug
Schug Winery
Milton Smith
McGriff Insurance
Dan Sullivan
Gallagher Bassett
Ken Burrell
Synapse
2025 Junior Board
Taylor McGuire
Martha Lee Hawkins
Ryan Wilson
Kingston Hall
Rachel Taylor Gratale
Kevin Bridgmon
Emily Campbell
Craig Atkinson
Alisha Hall
Steele Cadden
Finley Davis
Sims Herron
Robert Keith
Ryan Wilson
Jonas Williams
Danielle Wilson
Mandie Powell
Jessica Warren
Scott Warren
Steele Cadden
Clayton Campbell
Lyndsey Knecht
Cole Garner
Walt Terry
Jonathan Burson
Wells Hooper
