Our Church Staff

Rev. Jeff Bramel
Senior Pastor
Sean Daniels
Minister to Families
Sean has been in youth ministry for over a decade. He has been a part of Ashland First since 2013. Sean’s quirkiness added with his passion for sharing Jesus with students and their families have served him well here at Ashland First. Sean has been married to his lovely wife, Stephanie, since 2003 and have 3 wonderful, crazy kids; Ellie, Xavier and Colbie. When not working Sean enjoys the outdoors; camping, hiking, fishing, golf, and sitting by a fire with his family. Apart from his job as a Family Pastor, Sean is also an unlicensed curator or Funko Pop Vinyl Collections.
Mary Ann Wallace
Visitation & Membership Care

Chrystal Qualls
Financial Secretary

Judy Ledford
Organist / Pianist
Mrs. Ledford is a 1959 graduate of Russell High School. After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in English and Art from Eastern Kentucky University, she began teaching at McDowell Elementry School in the Russell School District. While working for the District, Mrs. Ledford recieved her Master’s Degree in Counseling and her Rank 1 in Administration and Counseling from Morehead State University. Mrs. Ledford moved to the Russell Junior High School in 1969, teaching English and Counseling and later Asst. Principal for Russell Middle School. In 1993, Mrs. Ledford became the Director of Pupil Personnel for the District until her retirement in 1998. Mrs. Ledford is a former board member of the Russell Education Endowment Foundation. Mrs. Ledford was elected to the Russell Board of Education in 2007.

Roger Daniels
Interim Choir Director
Bob Combs
Maintenance & Custodial Services