Leadership
Struggling youth have found stability and support at Raintree because of strong leadership for nearly 60 years. Committed staff and wise Board Members have created an environment in which kids feel loved and appreciated.
KENNY HOLTON, MS
Executive Director
He has served with Raintree Village for over 25 years in various capacities:
- 1998 – Began working as an employee at the Charity Shoppe Thrift Store in downtown Valdosta, owned and operated by Raintree Village.
- 1999 – Became the manager of the Thrift Store.
- 2001 – Worked to establish the Car Donation program and began speaking on behalf of The Children’s Home at churches and civic clubs.
- 2004 – Promoted to Executive Administrator.
- 2008 – Named Executive Director.

He was appointed by Governor Nathan Deal in January 2015 to serve on the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Board (DBHDD).
Kenny is married to Ginny Holton, and they have three grown sons, one daughter, and five grandchildren. He is a member of the Central Ave. Church of Christ in Valdosta, where he serves as Bible class teacher and song leader.
Kenny shares why he stays motivated to lead Raintree Village year after year, “I know I am doing the Lord’s work. It is a joy seeing young people move past their trauma and grow in their trust and love for themselves and others. Every day brings challenges, but I know I am making a real difference in their lives, oftentimes for eternity.
I was blessed to grow up in a loving family. My dad was a preacher, and for most of my growing-up years, my mom was a stay-at-home-mom. I feel it is important to empathize with kids who did not receive such a blessing and do what I can to love them unconditionally.”
STAFF MEMBERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Romans 12:6-8