Our Team

Skip is an entrepreneur who has started several businesses and is currently the owner and CEO of Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions, a multi-million-dollar lawn and pest business in Northwest Florida.

One night, in 2012, Skip had a dream. In the dream, he was standing in front of a prostituted woman. Looking at her, he intuitively knew she was not selling herself willingly, but only because she had no other choice.Not understanding the meaning of the dream, it wasn’t until months later, when Skip saw a documentary on human trafficking that he understood what human trafficking was and the implications of his dream months earlier!

From that point, Skip’s passion to help survivors of human trafficking grew as he became more educated about human trafficking and involved with various human trafficking organizations. Out of his passion, came the deep desire to one day open a safe house for human trafficking survivors.

The vision that started as a dream in 2012 became reality in August 2020 when Set Free Refuge was launched.

Marcie Rey Landreth, MSW, RCSWI is the Executive Director and Therapist at Set Free Refuge, Inc. A non-profit organization specializing in helping sexually exploited and human trafficked women. Marcie has over 15 years of non-profit experience working with marginalized and underrepresented communities. However, her true passion is helping women heal from trauma. 

Marcie provides trauma-informed counseling and group therapy from a strengths-based perspective. She helps women and girls unravel their pasts and discover their futures. Marcie recognizes that healing is a journey and walks with her clients in love, hope, and compassion. 

Mary Anne Evertz is the Office Coordinator and an MSW Intern at Set Free Refuge. As the office coordinator, Mary Anne manages volunteers, plans events, and completes essential administrative responsibilities to support the organization and her team members. As an intern, she helps women learn basic life skills such as filing for insurance, scheduling appointments, and other case management clients may need.

She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is working towards a Master of Social Work at the University of West Florida. Mary Anne’s goal after graduation is to pursue licensure to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is passionate about helping individuals heal from complex trauma, mental health, and substance use issues. Mary Anne has previous case management experience working in an emergency shelter and transitional housing program for individuals
experiencing homelessness.

E.J. Dickens is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida, a National Certified Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and aBoard Certified-National Certified Counselor.  

Ms. Dickens currently serves as Clinical Manager for Set Free Refuge, and is also the Managing Director of BIGG Counseling & Consulting, LLC., a community service-oriented organization that not only provides counseling but also clinical training, education, and supervision.  

Ms. Dickens is especially passionate about her work with survivors of childhood and complex trauma. Ms. Dickens believes that healing is done in the spirit of community, such as belongingness and connection. She encourages clients and clinicians alike to explore and identify their strengths. She stated, “Compassion and care are a couple of my strengths. If clients and clinicians can find a sense of community with me and other helpers like me, we become an even stronger force against the things that harm us. That is what healing looks like to me.”