Our Team

Rev. Ben Coppedge

Ben is the campus minister at UGA RUF—focusing primarily on upperclassmen and rising leader students.  During the tail end of his undergrad years at UGA, God brought him to new life in Jesus.  He also went to grad school at UGA, served as an RUF intern, and met Anna—his wife of 13 years.  After living a few years in Philadelphia while attending seminary, he and Anna moved West and served the amazing students at New Mexico State University RUF for 4 and a half years.  Anna and Ben share life and a boatload of chaos with their four energetic kiddos—Eli (10),  Addie (8), Noah (8), and Evangeline (6).  Ben’s here at UGA for you and would love to meet up! You can reach him at Ben.Coppedge@ruf.org or 706-372-4627.

Caysie Ashton

Caysie is UGA RUF’s Campus Staff—focusing primarily on upperclassmen and rising leader students. She originally hails from Omaha, Nebraska and spent her college years at the University of Kentucky. She studied Integrated Strategic Communication and Spanish (we’re still not sure what that means but we know she’s sharp). She loves college students and knows they need Jesus as much as she does. Caysie loves Cookout milkshakes, Lucky Charms, and cherry Icees (and a few healthier things, too). She’s always up for watching a sunset and loves the experience of doing something she’s never done before. If you’re reading this, she wants to meet you! You can reach Caysie at Caysie.Ashton@ruf.org or 402-889-3163.

GINGER VERNON (intern)

Ginger is one of our girl’s interns.  She’s a Florida native who grew up in Tallahassee (don’t worry—NOT a Gator fan!).  She later moved to Tampa to attend the University of South Florida where she graduated with a degree in Biological Health Science and Nutrition. The Lord used RUF at USF to show her what Christ-centered community looks like and to deepen her knowledge of Scripture and the beautiful reality of God's love for His people.  She’s thrilled to be at UGA RUF and is praying that each of the girls she has the privilege of walking with will realize their deep need for Jesus—just as she continues to each day.  If she isn’t off backpacking, you’ll probably find her at a coffee shop, playing pickleball, or baking chocolate chip cookies. Ginger would love to meet you!  You can reach her at ginger.vernon@ruf.org or (850) 766-3004.

OWEN OSBORNE (intern)

Owen is our guy's intern—focusing primarily on freshman and sophomores. Growing up in Greenville, NC he spent most of his time playing all different types of sports, hanging out with friends, and being involved in his youth group.  As he went into college at East Carolina University he got plugged into RUF as a freshman. Through his time in RUF during college, he experienced the grace and love of Jesus through the campus minister, interns, and fellow students.  Now as he begins his journey of being an intern at UGA he wants to share and spread the love of Christ that has shaped his life over the past four years.  He is looking forward to meeting you and connecting through sports, meals, or just the weekly hello at large group and freshman fellowship each week. You can reach Owen at owen.osborne@ruf.org or at 252-999-0605.