Board of Directors
Passionate about raising awareness for this community.
Rodney Miller, Esq., Board Chairman
Rodney graduated from Auburn University at Montgomery with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration before obtaining his juris doctorate from Cumberland School of Law. He currently practices law at Methvin Terrell, P.C. He is honored to have the opportunity to be in leadership within the CARRYWELL ministry, which has directly impacted his marriage for God’s glory.
Ben Wear, Esq., Board Vice Chair
Ben graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy and a Masters degree in Tax. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law. He now owns and operates a concierge law firm that focuses on corporate law. Ben and his wife, Mallory, walked a season of infertility and now have two miracle children.
Mary Leah Miller, Esq., Board Secretary
Mary Leah Miller graduated from Duke University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History, then received her juris doctorate from Cumberland School of Law. As an attorney, her focused practice is in the area of automotive product liability litigation and the representation of individuals who have been catastrophically injured or killed. Through CARRYWELL, Mary Leah found purpose in her season of waiting and is honored to help support and encourage other women on their journeys.
Dr. Karen Hammond, CRNP-DN, Board Member
Dr. Karen Hammond is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility since 1985. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, she received her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees from the University of Alabama School of Nursing in Birmingham. She is nationally certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, as well as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Hammond is happily married to Dr. Nicholas Cataldo, a reproductive endocrinologist/epidemiologist. She is a member of South Highland Presbyterian Church.
Taylor Hart, CPFA, CFP®, Board Member
Taylor graduated from Samford University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business with a concentration in Finance. He joined Jackson Wealth Management of Merrill Lynch as an Associate and later became a Financial Advisor. There, he and his team help create custom financial planning strategies for clients all over the nation. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and was named to Forbes “Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisor”, Forbes “Top 250 Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” 2019 and 2020, and Forbes “Best-in State Wealth Advisors” 2020. Taylor lives in Birmingham, AL with his wife, Jen, and two daughters, Rory and Ellis.
Liz Casement, Board Member
Liz graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in art history at UAB. She and her husband, Mike, attend Christ Fellowship Church in Homewood and work together in real estate investment. Liz finds joy in homeschooling their 4 children, 2 of whom joined their family through foster care and adoption in 2017.