Salt Staff

  • William Colle

    Salt Co. Director

    William is a Calvary Chapel Grad, and long time FSU fan. He has served in vocational ministry in Tallahassee for over 15 years. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Jul, and together they have 3 young boys who all bleed Garnet & Gold!

  • Jacob Bauldree

    Salt Co. Associate Director

    Jacob started attending City Church in 2017 as a freshman at Florida A&M University. He earned his Bachelors of Architecture in 2022. Jacob now serves as our Salt Company Associate Director. He and his wife Emma recently married in May 2022. Jacob loves to exercise, read, and build legos!

  • Lauryn Begley

    Salt Co. Ministry Associate

    Lauryn started attending City Church in 2022. She and her husband, Justin, were born and raised in Buffalo NY - Go Bills! Lauryn graduated with a Bachelor’s in Economics and Marketing, followed by an MBA in Finance from Canisius University.

    She loves to entertain, travel and read!

  • Carly Knauff

    Salt Co. Ministry Associate

    Carly started attending City Church in 2020 as freshman at Florida State. She grew up in the Atlanta area and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Sport Management in 2023.  Carly loves sports (Go Noles!), painting, & thrifting.

  • Harrison Hawthorne

    Salt Co. Ministry Associate

    Harrison started attending City Church in 2019 as a freshman at Florida State University. He served as a member of the Matching Chiefs all four years at FSU. He earned his Bachelors in Political Science in 2023. He and his wife, Grace, recently got married in May 2024. Harrison loves to disc golf, listen to music, and vibe.

  • MADDIE SMITH

    Salt Co. Resident

    Maddie started attending City Church as a freshman at Florida State in 2020. She was a sister in Alpha Omicron Pi and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Digital Media Production in 2023. She is a wedding photographer and can usually be found with a camera in her hand! Maddie loves creating and capturing beautiful moments!

  • VALERIA VERAS

    Salt Co. Resident

    Valeria started attending City Church as a freshman at Florida State in 2020. She was a sister in Phi Mu and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Political Science and IDS .She can usually be found at a coffee shop, either as a barista or sitting and chatting with a lucky Goat latte :)

  • Louden Smith

    Salt Co. Resident

    Louden is a Tallahassee local who was involved with City Church throughout his college years. He and his wife, Allison, recently got married in February 2025!

  • Carmen Price

    Salt Co. Resident

  • Bethany Kallio

    Salt Co. Resident

    Bethany is a recent graduate from Iowa State University! She is passionate about missions and works alongside our Salt Global teams!

  • Imani George

    Next Gen Music Director

    Imani started attending City Church as a freshman in 2017 and has been on staff at City Church since June 2021. She grew up in the Tampa Bay Area and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Choral Music Education from Florida State University in 2021. She enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and learning new instruments.

  • Braeden Burgess

    Next Gen. Production Director

    Braeden started attending City Church as a Sophomore in College in 2023, and has been on staff at City Church since September 2024. He was born and raised in Hurricane, West Virginia and is currently a student at Florida State University studying Digital Media Production. He loves football, and is an avid Kansas City Chiefs, WVU, and FSU fan. He enjoys listening to/performing music as a bass player, a good movie/TV show, and video games.