About Our board Members

Born and raised in Birmingham, AL, Lane graduated from Auburn University with a BS in Biomedical Science.  Lane worked in quality control and operations of a local antibody production lab until 2018. Lane and his wife, Kathryn, live in Mountain Brook and have 4 beautiful children, Libby (8), Drew (7), Grace (5) and Ann Curtis (1). If he’s not spending time with the kids, you can find Lane either at the beach or the golf course. Lane enjoys cheering for his two favorite teams, the Auburn Tigers and Atlanta Braves. The Hagans are members of Mountain Brook Community Church in Birmingham.

“It was our desire to create something meaningful and impactful from what happened to Libby. We have learned so much over the last eight years- one of the greatest lessons is that raising any child, and especially a special needs child, takes a village. We know first-hand the stress placed on families whose medical insurance will not cover everything that their child needs to thrive. We want to help. It was out of this desire that the concept for Libby’s Friends was born.

Originally from Warsaw, Ind., Kyle graduated from the University of North Alabama with a degree in Finance. Kyle and his wife, Autumn moved to Birmingham in 2011 and live in Vestavia Hills with their two children, Leah (6) and Grayson (3). Kyle is a Commercial Banker with Progress Bank and Trust in Birmingham. In addition to serving on the board for Libby’s Friends, he serves as Vice President and founding member of Alzheimer's of Central Alabama’s Junior Board. He enjoys spending time with his family & friends, aspires to be good at golf, and being outdoors. His favorite teams are the Auburn Tigers and Chicago Cubs; and his favorite food is BBQ. Kyle's dream vacation would be to visit anywhere in Italy.

I am honored to serve on the board for Libby’s Friends because I have seen first hand the impact that having a child with disabilities can have on a family. My good friends Lane and Kathryn have been blessed with a beautiful, joyful daughter in Libby. They have really inspired many by the way they carry themselves while navigating through challenges that no parent should ever have to deal with. Libby’s Friends is the product of an incredible vision to ease the financial and emotional strain on families that could use a little help. I can’t think of a more humble or honorable way to use the gifts God has given to each of them.

Rachel is the Director of Marketing at Hoar Program Management.  Since graduating in 2005 from Auburn University with a degree in Journalism, she has worked as a marketing and public relations strategist in multiple industries including healthcare, legal and AEC sectors. In 2015, she earned her Accreditation in Public Relations, one of the highest marks of distinction that a public relations professional can acquire. Her previous work experience includes nearly a decade serving as the senior media relations strategist for Children’s of Alabama and then as the marketing director for Hare, Wynn, Newell and Newton, LLP, where she was responsible for the development and implementation of new business and marketing strategies for the firm. In her current role, she manages external communications, marketing and strategic PR planning at HPM, a nationally-recognized program management firm providing comprehensive planning, design and construction-related experience offering clients a one-stop approach to complete program management and owner’s representation.

Rachel and her husband Mark live in Pelham with their two children. Helping to tell Libby’s story has been one of the greatest joys, and she is grateful for the opportunity to continue to help build awareness and support of Libby’s Friends. 

Emily is a full time mom, a soccer coach and social media director at Homewood Soccer Club, and proprietor of They Nap, I Doodle, a custom artwork business she began after becoming a mom. She has known Libby since birth and has been a strong advocate for Libby’s Friends since it’s founding. Prior to joining the board, Emily gave her time as a volunteer at Libby’s Friends fundraising events and as an active fundraiser for the organization. She was previously the head women’s soccer coach at Birmingham-Southern College, and has worked in the athletic departments at Sewanee: The University of the South and UAB. A captain of the women’s soccer team before graduating from the University of Alabama with a degree in English, Emily is a former member of the executive committee for Alabama’s A-Club. She and her husband Brian live in Birmingham with their children, Lizzy, Caroline, and Patrick.

Since graduating from UAB with a Master of Physical Therapy in 1994, Kristi has worked

exclusively with children with special health care needs. Her work experience includes Children’s of Alabama, Mountain Brook City Schools, Hand in Hand Early Intervention and Children’s Rehabilitation Services. In her current position, she consults and evaluates children in specialty clinics assisting families with medical equipment recommendations. She knows firsthand the mounting costs of raising a child with special healthcare needs and is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Libby’s Friends and the inaugural Board. Kristi and her husband

live in Homewood and have 3 children.

*Fun Fact: Kristi was Libby's very first therapist!

Jamie is a trial lawyer with the law firm of Minner, Vines, and Moncus. Jamie specializes in representing those who need a voice against interests and corporations more powerful than themselves. Jamie has litigated and/or tried hundreds of cases over his career in states across the Southeast, including, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Texas and has obtained record verdicts or settlements in several jurisdictions. He shares his knowledge and lessons he has learned by lecturing to other trial lawyers and has provided seminars for lawyers in 47 states.

Outside of Jamie’s trial practice, he enjoys slowing down, taking the time to breathe in fresh air in a variety of outdoor activities, or just taking a walk or a run outside. He is also an aerobatic pilot, which he says helps maintain his intense focus and discipline. Jamie is proud to have known Libby almost since birth and was privileged to have the opportunity to stand up for her and fight for her in the courtroom