Jason Julian was born in Knoxville TN. He went to college at the University of Tennessee where he played football and lettered 4 years. Jason moved to St. Louis in 1996 and got his Master’s Degree from Covenant Seminary. After years of struggle and searching, God led him to begin Urban K-Life in 2005. Jason has 3 children, Joshua (19), Isaiah (17), and Genesis (15).

Julius Sims was born and raised in McKenzie, Tennessee within a household whose parents were both teachers during and after segregation. After completing high school, a 4-yr athletic scholarship was received to attend Virginia State University. In January of 1979, he accepted employment as a teacher and sports coach within the School District of University City and retired from that position in 2010. Presently he serves serves as CEO of Stability Enterprises, LLC. He is the husband to Cathy Sims & the father of 2 sons. For over 26 years he has served as Sr. Pastor of the Word of Life Christian Church.

James L. Treadway is a relationship manager at Urban K LIFE known for his passion to impact his generation with godly principles and real-life testimonies. Treadway inspires the young people to live in purpose while helping mature their relationship with Jesus Christ. His mission is to empower, inspire and educate others to be who God created them to be. During his free time, he enjoys making music, playing sports and game nights with his family.

Deanna Brown is a relationship manager born in raised in St. Louis MO. Graduated from Fontbonne University. After 14 years of traveling and working she found herself back in St. Louis to help her family and during that time she found herself being called to help the youth in the city she resides. With her experience she has gained in her years of travel she wants to pour into the community, show the young women/men how to walk by faith w/Christ.

Robert Douglas II hailing from Detroit MI, is our very proud new relationship manager haring a background in youth ministry with Kids Across America, when he joined our team, he hit the ground running. Robert is passionate in enlightening youth with the knowledge of Christ along with life skills that will allow them to empower their communities as they age. During his free time, he is an outdoors man, loves working with animals and is an artist. He is dedicated to the mission of the kingdom as well as UKL and is excited to watch the fruits of his labor ripen.

JaNae Cooley was born in North Saint Louis City. She went to college at Lincoln University and Harris Stowe state. She has 2 children, daughter Londyn who is 13 and Son Demetrious who is 11. They attend Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist church. She has spent most of her career in a various of positions from banking to hospital billing. After years of struggle and searching for purpose, God led her to Urban K-Life as a volunteer wanting to serve and be used as God sees fit. Which then led to a career opportunity as their Executive Administrator Assistant.