About Us
A transportation service with the rider at heart

Amanda lives in North Mississippi with her husband, Kevin, and four children. Amanda has a paralegal degree and psychology degree from the University of Mississippi. She loves to travel and meet new people. Amanda is passionate about helping and serving others, which makes Common Courtesy a perfect fit!

I have been in retail management for the past 18 years. My passions are cooking, baking and gardening.

ASHLEY MAHADEO: Hi! I’m Ashley, and I’m a law student attending university. I'm originally from New Jersey but now live in Florida. I have a background in childcare and customer service and have spent many hours volunteering at local churches and daycares. I have a passion for helping others and value every interaction with our riders!

Carolina has dedicated countless hours to consulting with our riders and coordinating their trips. With her help and hard work, Common Courtesy has grown to where it is today. Her kind and caring demeanor with our valued riders is the key to our success in providing trips to thousands.

Caroline Carr: Caroline is from Charlotte, NC and is a current senior at the University of Georgia who will graduate with her bachelor’s of arts in international affairs in May. After graduation, Caroline will enroll at Emory School of Law. When she is not working or studying, Caroline loves to spend time with her adorable rescue dog Maybelle !

Clare oversees Chapter operations and financial management. Clare is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, and she is married with two wonderful sons. Clare works closely with Anne to support Sponsors and Partnerships.

Crystal comes to us by way of Chicago, IL. She is a retired hospital employee with 30-plus years in Customer Service connecting non English speaking patients with an interpreter of their native language. However, Common Courtesy is her new passion and when she is not answering the phones helping seniors schedule their rides, Crystal is usually hanging out at the beaches of Lake Michigan watching the sun rise, biking along the bike trail or roller skating at the neighborhood roller rink.

Hi! My name is Gwen Fill and I live in Concord, NC. I've been married to my husband Joe for 20 years and we have two wonderful daughters. I enjoy traveling with my family, helping with their local swim teams, & being an active part of the church. I am so appreciative of the opportunity to meet & help all of our riders.

Jeremiah "Jay" Bell has a background in call center management & computer repair/troubleshooting. He is a family man with three daughter—Nylah, Jocelyn and Jacquelyn. Outside of working with Common Courtesy, Jay is a recording studio/live sound engineer and music producer. Jay considers himself a "problem solver" and will go the extra mile to make sure riders are connected with drivers and delivered to their destination with efficiency.

Jessica lives in central Mississippi with her husband and 3 (teenage!) children. With a degree in early childhood education Jessica will always be a teacher at heart, whether inside the classroom or out. Jessica loves the personal connection made with each rider she speaks with and appreciates Common Courtesy's commitment to exemplary service for all our clients. Jessica enjoys traveling the world and experiencing new cultures, but also delights in being at home with a good book and hot cup of tea.

Joseph Jones was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. Joe, a life-long musician is known as Chicago Joe in the Atlanta music community and has taught guitar, bass, and ukulele for over twenty years. He has played in most of Atlanta’s music venues such as The Variety Playhouse and more. A senior himself, Joe is a devoted father and grandfather who very much enjoys serving the senior community with Common Courtesy.

Ken Sanford, a New York City native, began his career as a high school French teacher in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He then spent forty plus years in the life insurance business. Ken is a long-time Habitat for Humanity volunteer and joined Common Courtesy Rides in 2020. Ken and his wife Pam live in Roswell, Georgia.

KESSHA DOWD. Kessha is from South Carolina and has been in operational leadership for over 15 years. She has 3 children and owns a consulting business, specializing in grant writing and nonprofit startups. She is attending the University of Phoenix, working on a Business degree. Kessha believes in hard work, identifying gaps and bridging them to solutions. When she is able, Kessha enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. With her care, compassion and servant leadership skills, she will be an asset to our organization!

After earning her degree at Clemson University, Liza Hamman has been working for Common Courtesy for a little over a year. She loves that she can work from the comfort of her home as she strives every day to provide comfort for all of the wonderful clients. Liza has a strong passion for people & travel. She uses her high-quality communication skills to help Common Courtesy’s customers thrive out in the world.

Hi, my name is Makeda Younge. I am currently a student at Clayton State University who studies Business Management. I plan on graduating with my bachelor’s degree in December 2025. In my spare time, I enjoy taking walks and spending time with my family and friends.

MARILYN BRIDGES Marilyn lives in the Memphis area with her husband. She loves to travel and spend time with family, including her 2 young adult daughters and lots of great nieces and nephews! She previously worked for many years as a travel agent and loves to assist people with their travel plans, so working at Common Courtesy has been a great way to continue to help others.

I'm Mauricio Martínez, 20 years of age. I was born and raised in Atlanta Georgia, and I’ve been working for Common Courtesy for a few years now. I’ve enjoyed being a part of this amazing company and the best part is helping those in need. I hope to excel in my job and see what’s more to come.

Meshia Jefferson comes to us with a Nursing background. She is a transplant from California who enjoys spending time with family, traveling the world, and reading. She is excited to be a part of the Common Courtesy brand.

Mercia is an avid gardner and traveler. She has lived in the UK, South Africa, and Germany before emigrating to the United States in 1999. She and her husband are the proud parents of a canine child named Oliver. Mercia has worked in the hotel industry, owned her own restaurant for 20 years, and owned a business that employed 35 women to make ceramics in the Limpopo region of South Africa.

OLIVIA SUND Olivia loves being a part of the Common Courtesy team of Travel Logistics Coordinators. Her favorite part of the job is upholding our commitment to a white glove experience for each and every rider and the matchless gratification that comes with serving the vulnerable in our community. Olivia wears many hats outside of being a TLC, but "mom" is her favorite. For fun, she enjoys being in the kitchen and most any outdoor activity. Olivia has lived all over the U.S. and currently resides in central Mississippi.

Rebecca-Lynne Echols is based out of Fort Myers, FL where she resides with her husband, two fur babies, and soon, a new baby boy! She is passionate about investing in others and encouraging them in day to day life. When she is not operating as a travel logistics coordinator, she is either reading, traveling, or coaching group fitness/cycle classes!

Greetings, I am Susan Juers! I am New York born; I have lived in Atlanta for 19 years. I have been involved with School Nutrition for 18.5 years. Married 30 years with 2 Beautiful children. I enjoy traveling, landscaping and hanging out with my family.

Tiffany resides in Concord, NC with her husband Scott and son Charlie, while her daughter Caroline is attending the University of Georgia. Tiffany and Scott are both UGA graduates, and Tiffany has a master’s degree in psychology. Tiffany is a Realtor in North Carolina and has worked in a variety of occupations throughout her life, primarily in leadership and administrative roles.

I was born in Long Island New York, moved with my family to Colorado where I graduated High School. Right after high school I worked for a Heating company for 19 years. In 2000 I started up my own Heating and Air Conditioning Company and sold it in 2014. In 2014 I worked as a Victim Advocate while attending the police academy. I was sworn in as a Deputy, worked in the Jail and later in Investigations. I semi-retired in 2020 with my husband of 39 years in law enforcement and moved to Tennessee. I enjoy quilting, the mountains, hiking, exploring the different things that nature has to offer. I have 2 children, 3 grandsons with another grandchild on the way.

Zain and Minnelly reside in Orlando where Zain is our Area Director for Common Courtesy Florida. He is now heading our team providing personal transportation for communities, enabling residents to keep their independence. Minnelly in addition to her Community Outreach works in the Healthcare field with Advent Health as a PTA. They love biking, traveling, and their little dog Lulu.

Clam Lorenz builds partnerships and new initiatives for Amazon that are highly visible, high-impact and unite multiple Amazon businesses behind a common goal, as part of the Worldwide Corporate Business Development team. Clam came to Amazon in 2021, after 10 years at PayPal exploring building and growing successful vertical businesses (Cause, Government, Lifestyle: Travel, Entertainment, Digital goods, BillPay) along with social impact programs. He has degrees from Mercer University and the University of Georgia, and lives in the Washington, D.C. area.

Jack Reed is a Marketing Consultant, and co-Owner of Reed & Reed Marketing in Atlanta. Previously, he was the marketing lead for Uber Atlanta, helping grow the business across the Southeast. Jack lives in the Candler Park neighborhood with his wife Ashley and son Jack. Jack has an Undergraduate from Vanderbilt University and a Law degree from Ole Miss University. Jack was instrumental in negotiating the first Contract between Uber and Common Courtesy and has worked along with Bob for the past 8 years to guide and direct the growth of Common Courtesy, as well as create many of the systems used by Common Courtesy still today.

Jane Hopkins is the President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. Founded in 1986, by The Coca-Cola Company and its U.S. based Bottling Partners, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has awarded over $70 million in scholarships to over 6,250 Scholars nationwide, enabling a brighter future for each one. As President, Ms. Hopkins is responsible for advancing the Foundation’s efforts to develop an influential community of socially conscious and service-minded leaders who positively shape the world. Ms. Hopkins has a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Centre College; a Masters of Public Administration from New York University; and a Masters of Business Administration from the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation, the Jeanette Rankin Foundation and GA CASA. She is the past Chair for the Emerge Scholarships in Georgia and the past Treasurer for the National Scholarship Providers’ Association.

Melinda lives in Atlanta with her husband Todd and two sons, Brady (11) and Charlie (9). She graduated from Georgia Tech and has been in the residential construction and interior design industry for 20+ years. During that time, she has worked in business management, operations, marketing, sales and client management disciplines. She is now the Founder and President of Sol Design, LLC, which focuses on Model Home Design, Residential Design and Builder Services. She is highly committed to giving back to the world in many ways and spends much time volunteering at church, the boys' school and throughout the community.

Russell has over 20 years of experience in the construction and real estate industry. After working for developers and city government in the Atlanta market for several years, He started his own construction company in 2001 which evolved into Property Action. In 2009 he started a complementary business, Marlin Investment Group, in which he buys, renovates and in some instances hold, maintain, and rent residential real estate properties in the Atlanta area. He has an incredible depth of experience from the variety of situations encountered over the years with Property Action and Marlin Investment Group. He brings this knowledge and creative problem-solving ability to every project. Russell is originally from East London, South Africa. He is professionally licensed as National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), and he is a current Board Member of Southside Medical Center in Atlanta.

Scott’s work experience include: Founder SF Carr & Company Manufacturer's Independent Sales Representative for Tropitone Furniture Co. Managing Partner for Sheriff Management Commercial Real Estate Scott’s Education Achievements include: University of Georgia BBA in Finance University of Arizona MBA in Marketing Currently reside in Concord, NC with wife Tiffany and children Caroline and Charlie

Sheryse Navarro's passion for all things 'older adult' became stronger after she was a caregiver for her grandfather about twelve years ago. She returned to school many years later, earning a Master’s Degree in Aging Studies from Wichita State University. Sheryse is an elected official of the Program Development Committee at K-State Research and Extension, and has attended many City and County meetings to advocate on behalf of older adults, including transportation barriers. While a sudden stroke in July 2020 has derailed slightly, she looks forward to being on this Board and hopes she is able to keep up with the challenge!

Travis lives in Roswell, GA with his wife Caroline, son Waylon (13), and daughter Mae Charles (11). Travis grew up in Atlanta, attended Northern Arizona University (B.S. Art Education) and Central Michigan University (M.A. Education). Travis coaches Girls Lacrosse at Roswell High School and has been teaching art at RHS for 25 years. He also currently serves as Fine Arts Department Chair. Travis is a ceramic artist in his free time and enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors.