Dr. Brian Byrd – President
Bio coming soon
Mica Bergman – Vice President
Bio coming soon
Wesley Toland – Treasurer
Wesley Toland has served in domestic and international ministry since 2007. He grew up in Michigan and received his undergraduate degree in environmental science from Michigan State University. He worked as a consultant in that field before being called to northern Uganda to serve as Country Director for a Christian relief and development organization. In Africa, his life was changed dramatically as he met his future wife and began a non-profit career path.
Wes is passionate about protecting the vulnerable and being an agent of healing and restoration in this world. After ministering internationally for several years, he moved to Fort Worth, Texas and began working with refugees and the local church. Wes came on Local Outreach staff at Christ Chapel Bible Church in 2013 and has served on steering committee of the 5 Stones Taskforce since 2015. He also serves on the board of Center of Hope in Parker County and on the board of International Living Streams, a Christian non-profit which supports an orphanage of over 150 children in Kenya.
Wes received his Master of Theological Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2017 and is currently the Local Outreach Pastor at Christ Chapel Bible Church.
Felicia Tallent
Felicia Tallent has always been passionate about working with vulnerable populations. She has developed a heart to help people throughout her life, working with people in need both domestically and abroad.
During her college years, she worked with at-risk youth and homeless populations, then was led abroad to continue serving people in other countries. In 2006, she joined the City of Fort Worth’s Public Health Department, launching outreach programs for homeless populations.
Three years later as those programs concluded, she transferred to the city’s Community Relations Department where she helped implement a women’s health initiative to curb infant mortality. A year later she joined the Fort Worth Police Department where she developed a passion for fighting human trafficking.
In 2014, this led her to create the Tarrant County 5 Stones Taskforce, a community network engaged in collaborative efforts to end sex trafficking in Tarrant County. Today this coalition represents dozens of local organizations, regularly has 70-90 people participating each month, and is the focus of the Foundation’s support efforts.
In 2017, Felicia was assigned to the FWPD’s Human Trafficking Unit as a Program Coordinator. In this role she leads the department’s anti-trafficking community outreach efforts through the 5 Stones Taskforce. Felicia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministries and earned her Masters in Public Administration from Tarleton State University. Felicia has a loving husband and four beautiful daughters.
Commander Kevin Turner (ret.)
Commander Kevin Turner is a dedicated law enforcement professional who retired after over 33 years of service, including 20 years in investigative roles and nine years supervising specialized units focused on human trafficking and child exploitation. As the Commander of the Human Trafficking Unit and Task Force Coordinator for the Tarrant County Human Trafficking Task Force, he demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to community safety. His efforts have been recognized through multiple commendations, including the prestigious Law Enforcement Excellence Award.
Commander Turner holds a Master Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and has completed advanced training in police supervision and tactical management. His work has been pivotal in enhancing collaborative efforts between governmental and non-governmental organizations to combat human trafficking. He is particularly focused on victim identification, investigation, and providing comprehensive support services for survivors. With a passion for training and development, he has actively participated in initiatives aimed at improving task force effectiveness and promoting a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach in all operations.
