Bruce Deel
President & CEO
Bruce Deel founded City of Refuge in 1997 with a desire to bring light, hope, and transformation to one of Atlanta’s most challenging neighborhoods. Bruce has been recognized by the City of Atlanta as a community leader and has received additional honors from the governor of Georgia, People, and Major League Baseball.
He is a sought-after speaker in private and public venues and serves as a consultant to numerous nonprofit organizations. Bruce is the
author of Trust First, where he shares stories about how the power of trust can lead to changed lives.
He is a graduate of Lee University, has been married for 34 years to his wife, Rhonda, and is the proud father of five daughters and grandfather of eight grandchildren.
Executive Team
Youth Development
Jonathan Inman
Director of Youth Development (6th-12th)
Kassi McCoy
Director of Elementary Programming
Our Board
The board members at City of Refuge are the fiduciaries tasked with guiding and steering the organization towards a sustainable future. These dedicated professionals bring a wealth of expertise spanning across many different industries. Regardless of their individual experiences, their goal is to ensure COR adopts ethical, sound, and legal governance as well as financial management policies. Our board members work tirelessly and donate their time to ensure City of Refuge has the adequate resources to continue the mission of social transformation.
