Leadership
The ideas behind Purpose on Tap started in the Spring of 2016 with the Founders below. We wanted to create something unique & spent 6 months assembling the foundation of a truly unique Ministry. For 6 years we monthly at a Monday Night Brewery to discuss life's challenges & educate how through Christ, one can find their purpose in life. Starting in 2023 we transitioned to meeting Quarterly.
Connor Beecham - Gen2 Board Member
Connor Beecham is from Alpharetta and currently lives in Brookhaven. He went to King's Ridge Christian School for 9 years and then went to Samford University for 2.5 years to play football. In his third season, he suffered a career-ending shoulder injury and decided to transfer to the University of Georgia to finish his degree where he finally graduated in 2015. In 2022, he became Co-Owner of Home Town Mortgage based in Alpharetta. Beecham currently is on the Young Alumni Board for the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business and is also on the Alumni Board for King's Ridge Christian School. He has led a Friday Morning bible study since 2016 and enjoys serving at his church, Christ Covenant. In his down time, he plays way too much basketball, keeps up with Atlanta sports and enjoys the great outdoors.
Tim Wright - Gen2 Board Member
Tim grew up in Peachtree City and lives on 26th Street with his wife Robin and dog Cooper. He graduated from Starr’s Mill High School early to join YWAM where he spent 16 months doing overseas missions. After returning he went to Georgia State for undergrad.
After graduating college and getting married in the Summer of 2019, Tim started his career in commercial real estate where he works with companies on their real estate needs.
He’s been an active member in church worship teams since high school. During the pandemic he started a men’s book club where guys could have an open discussion about history, faith, business, and philosophy. His hobbies include, but are not limited to, triathlons, playing music, sailing, and traveling.
Hunter French - Gen2 Board Member
Hunter French grew up in Greensboro, NC, and lives in Woodstock, GA, with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
After graduating from Greensboro Day School, he began college at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, studying business, then decided to transfer to the University of Georgia to graduate with a degree in Financial Planning in 2021.
In 2022, he began his career in behavioral wealth management with Wealth Science Advisors based in Alpharetta. He is an associate for World 50 Group, helping lead and connect Fortune 500 C-suite executives worldwide. Hunter and his wife have been very involved with Young Life for many years, most recently being leaders at the Wesleyan School in Peachtree Corners. He and his family are members at City Church in Alpharetta and are part of a married small group.
In his free time, he enjoys playing golf whenever he can, finding his next shoe for his collection, and listening/reading anything about psychology or business while drinking coffee.
Purpose on Tap - Founders
Calder Justice - Co-Founder
Calder grew up in Atlanta and lives in Brookhaven with his wife Whitney and two dogs Bridger and Ellie. He graduated from Wesleyan High School, went to Ole Miss for undergrad & later earned his MBA from Mercer University. After college Calder moved to Montana where he sold Caterpillar equipment & went skiing, fishing, and hunting as much as possible. Since he moved back to Atlanta in 2010, he has been a youth group leader from 2011-2016 & journeyed on his first (of many) Mission Trips, reigniting his desire to serve others. From 2013 - 2017 Calder & Matthew were table leaders together at Ironmen. Along with David & Matthew, he helped start a small group in 2010 that still meets regularly today. Calder served on the Alumni Board of Wesleyan School from 2011 - 2017. In 2018, he joined a weekly Bible Study at the Atlanta Mission, helping men pull their life back together. In 2020 the Justice’s welcomed their first daughter into the world and Summer 2023 welcomed their second daughter into the world. His favorite hobbies include brewing beer, gardening, and carpentry. Calder’s true passion in life is fly fishing when & where-ever he can
Matthew Cesari - Co-Founder
Matthew grew up in Atlanta and now lives in Brookhaven with his wife Kathryn and their dog Cooper. After graduating from Westminster, he went on to play football at Furman University. Matthew moved back to Atlanta after graduating college in 2009. Since then he has been involved in both the student ministry at Peachtree Presbyterian as well as a men’s group, Ironmen. In 2010 with the help of Calder, David, and Bryan Dunagan, they launched a small group, Heathens, that continues to meet today. In his free time, he enjoys traveling to new places with his wife, adventuring to North Carolina mountains, staying active, working out, and always finds time to cook a delicious meal.