Our Team

Meet Our Team

Luke Durham, M.Ed., NCC

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Partner & CEO
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Originally from Birmingham, AL, Luke moved to Nashville, TN, to pursue his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University, graduating in 2005.  He spent the next thirteen years as the Program Director for his childhood summer camp, Camp Laney, in Mentone, AL.  Luke was responsible for the day-to-day operations and activities of the camp and the hiring and training of the summer camp counselors. During his time at Camp Laney, Luke also earned his M.Ed. in Human Development Counseling from his alma mater and is currently a Board-Certified Counselor.  He served as a primary therapist and the head of adolescent therapy for the Integrative Life Center in Nashville and has experience working with clients with a wide variety of mental health issues.  In 2010, Luke married his wife, Ivey, followed by the birth of their beautiful daughter, Annie, and a move back to Birmingham in 2017.  Then in 2018, Luke started his journey with DREAM4, followed by the addition of another beautiful baby daughter, Alice, in April 2019. 

Luke’s passion for helping others and over a decade of experience in human and personal development made joining DREAM4 a natural fit.  He believes that “Life doesn’t get better by chance; it gets better by change,” and sometimes people just need help and encouragement to make the first step along the path to self-discovery.

David Byrd, BA, MACE

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Partner & DREAM4 Coach
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After 4 years of coaching and training with DREAM4, in June 2021, David partnered with Luke to purchase the company. David was 60. “Who buys a company at 60?” David does. He believes in who we are, and he experiences, almost daily, the positive impact we have on people as team members and leaders.

Having moved around throughout his childhood, David has claimed Birmingham as his home. His degrees in communication arts: public relations and masters in education, as well as his work experience in retail management and training, human resources, leadership training and consulting have allowed him to develop his understanding and application of Human Skills.   

David is married with three children and two grandchildren. He enjoys cooking, playing golf, live concerts, the theater, and family time. He has had the privilege of performing 4 weddings for his participants. 

Glenn A. Lewis, SHRM, ACC, MDIV

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Director of Leadership Development & DREAM4 Coach
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Glenn’s personal focus is to be a life-long learner and leader of leaders seeking to maximize his influence in his community and the companies he serves. By leveraging his professional training and personal experience, he seeks to lead from a posture of curiosity and courage. He believes that leaders who focus on their God-given strengths and learn how to build trust through transparency, tend to rise to serve and transform the lives of people around them.

His own leadership journey began in the nonprofit sector at a young age. His business and entrepreneurial journey began in 2005 and over the last 18 years, launched five business entities and worked with clients ranging from small business to Fortune 100 companies. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in music as well as a master’s of divinity in theology/philosophy. His 20+ years of entrepreneurial effort and nonprofit experience in organizational, leadership, and business development led him to become a writer, speaker, and trainer through executive coaching to assist people in discovering their purpose and path of success.

Glenn is a native of New Jersey, and raised in central Florida, he now serves people by sharing his time between central Florida and the Great Smoky Mountains of TN. He is the father of two young adult children, a musician, and enjoys meaningful travel, philosophical conversations, and college football. 

Susan Cunningham, BA, MCLC

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Director of Personal Wellbeing & DREAM4 Coach
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Susan has had thirty years of experience helping people move from where they are to where they want to be. She has a passion for teaching and has used that passion as a high school teacher and tutor. She has mentored college students and counseled adults and married couples. Living overseas for thirteen years broadened how she sees people and the world. She has a natural desire to connect with others and equip them to make the changes they desire. 

Susan has a Bachelor’s degree from Samford University in secondary education.  Her educational background gives her experience in how people learn and how to communicate in a way they can hear.   She is a Master Certified Life Coach through the Certified Life Coach Institute.  She has an understanding of ADHD, financial counseling, mental health challenges, spiritual matters, and marital/parenting issues. 

She has been married to her husband David for thirty two years and has four adult children. She enjoys learning, kayaking, thrift shopping, and creating beautiful food and spaces.

Shae Stafford, BA

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Client Administrator & DREAM4 Coach
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Working in leadership for an international classical education company for the past six years, Shae has cultivated the art of communication, integrity, and service. Through this experience, she has led equipping events as both a coordinator and keynote speaker as well as built strong, unified teams of leaders. Shae received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Troy University and has since worked toward her Master’s in Classical Studies. Shae enjoys connecting with others, not only helping them feel heard, but encouraging them in their gifts and strengths.

Shae has been married to Scott for 24 years and they have two adult children and two high schoolers. Shae loves going on walks with her two dogs, trying new and interesting restaurants with her husband, listening to podcasts, and cooking healthy and delicious food.