Nancy Meadows, MA

Chief Executive Officer
Nancy joined the organization now known as BridgeWays in 1991 as a Program Manager, and has been our CEO since October of 2001.

Under Nancy’s leadership, we have: Completed a merger. Acquired ownership of an historic property. Established a Supporting Organization and a branch affiliate. Managed numerous partnerships. Spearheaded the project to create statistically valid outcomes and measurements for every program. And launched a capital campaign resulting in new construction.

A graduate of Auburn University, where she earned a B.A. in Family and Child Development, Nancy also has a Masters degree in Agency Counseling.

Rick Ellis, CPA

Chief Financial Officer
Rick has been our CFO since 2012. In addition to his role our leadership team, he serves on the Alabaster City Council — where he is Chair of the Finance and Public Works Committees.

Rick has a degree in Business Administration from Jacksonville State University, and an Accounting degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham.