Staff Profiles

Brian Jones - Director of Thrift Operations
Brian started working with Liberty Thrift while attending Philadelphia Biblical University as an intern. Shortly thereafter he became the Business Manager for Liberty Thrift. Brian helped move Liberty Thrift's first location in Schwenksville, Pa. to Collegeville, Pa., and was the driving force behind opening store locations in Gilbertsville, Pa., Pottstown, Pa., and Spring City, Pa. In January 2006 Brian assumed the role of Director of Thrift. Today, Brian oversees all of the daily operations of each Liberty Thrift location, as well as future development for Liberty Thrift. He resides in Schwenksville, Pa. with his wife, Lisa, and their daughter Gabriella. They attend Abundant Life Bible Church in Trappe, Pa.
Brian is touched by the fact that Liberty is instrumental in recycling, not only material goods but people’s lives. "It’s great to see material items as God sees us: full of potential, offering us the opportunity to be clean and new again. At Liberty Thrift the same applies: we have gently used goods at terrific prices, all the while offering men and women, in jail and recently released, another chance at life.”

Kevin Jones - Thrift Office Manager

Bio Coming Soon...

June Jones - District Manager
Has been involved with Liberty Thrift since the spring of 1998 when she helped with the renovation of the first store. She then became the first manager of Liberty Thrift when it opened its doors in August 1998. Her hard work and vision helped to make the stores what they are today. June has four sons, three grandsons, and one granddaughter. She has lived in the back roads of Schwenksville for over 35 years with her husband Marvin who has also volunteered a lot of time for Liberty. Throughout the years June has been a part of many organizations such as housing foster children, coordinating Fresh Air children from NYC for 12 years, volunteering for Crossroads Thrift in Norristown, housing MCC Trainees, and also brought meals for the men of Liberty Ministries once a month. "The last years have been an amazing adventure. God has been so faithful every step of the way."

Rob Mattox - Store Manager (Collegeville)

Rob joined the team at Liberty in February 2011. Rob is a graduate of Eastern University and Regent University. He has traveled to 20 countries and has lived in both Coast Rica and Ecuador. Since then he has moved to the Phoenixville/Collegeville area and loves living there. He enjoys riding his bike to the Philadelphia Art Museum, reading books, drinking good coffee, and spending time with his family. Rob says his Life Message is "HOPE".

Jennifer Dougherty - Store Manager (Little Liberty)
Jen has worked at Little Liberty since June of 2011 through answered prayers to the Lord. This has been and continues to be a very positive life changing experience for her. She truly enjoys helping everyone who visits the store and finds exactly what they were looking for. She especially loves the repeat customers. Jen also has two children; Rachael is the oldest and the younger is Chase. Jen loves them dearly and enjoys doing anything with her children. In her spare time, she loves going to parks, petting zoos, and anything else as long as she is with them. "I feel privileged to be working for this ministry that actively does the work that God asks all of us to do with much charity and peace."

Veronica Alicea - Store Manager (Pottstown)

Started working for Liberty Thrift in June 2006 as a clothing sorter. Her husband, Jose, and three children, all three years apart, reside in Gilbertsville along with their dog Charlotte that they brought home from Puerto Rico. She loves being with her family, reading, watching the Phillies, and running. "Working for Liberty Ministries has been a wonderful experience. God has used many people over the last few years to teach me a lot about life and what He expects of me. This is a constant learning process."

Mike Gribbin - Store Manager (Quakertown)
Has been at Liberty since July 2009. Mike comes to Liberty after having worked for 6 years in the high-end furniture industry and has taught English both internationally and locally. Outside of work, he enjoys a myriad of outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, and hiking. He also loves spending time with his wife and daughter. Mike and his family are involved with Renew: a Jesus-loving-faith-community in Lansdale, Pa that seeks to renew the community both in spirit and in service. One of the things that Mike likes about being involved with Liberty is that it is "a rare opportunity when you can combine ministry and employment by running a viable business, doing it well, and using that opportunity to be Jesus-ish to everyone that walks through the front door".

Debra Bechtel - Store Manager (Spring City)
Has worked with Liberty Thrift since January 2005. She was the manager at the Gilbertsville Liberty Thrift for five years and once that store closed in December 2009 she then moved to become the manager of the Spring City Liberty Thrift. Debbie spends her free time with her family which includes her husband, Bruce, two married daughters, one soon to be married son, three granddaughters, one grandson, and seven granddogs. She enjoys cooking, gardening, and playing Farmville on Facebook. "I love working for Liberty Ministries. I enjoy all aspects at my job in the Thrift store. I love the hope this ministry inspires in me. I have learned many lessons from each of the men I have worked along side."