With over 40 years of drilling experience in all corners of the world, R.C. Crawford has focused his engineering innovation and knowledge toward his groundbreaking inventions. His goal, to drill one million wells in his lifetime, is the inspiration for our organization and it’s his technology and inventions that will allow us to do just that. R.C. is driven and never backs away from a challenge. He is a man of big dreams with a deep drive, and his understanding of science and physics combine with his mechanical skills to make him a force that the problems of the world will find a worthy adversary.

Jim Forbis is a native of North Carolina and a graduate of Duke University. He formed his own insurance firm in 1981 and was head of CFH Financial Services, Inc. until 2020 and continued as an advisor and board member until January 2025. In 2025 Jim formed and now heads Enlightened Guidance and Financial Planning, a financial services firm with emphasis in Special Needs, Charitable Needs, and Family and Business Succession Planning. He actively strives to make a difference in the lives of his clients and his community.

Jim is the founder of Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South and has served as an officer on the national board. More recently, Jim has been active in establishing Methodist Health Care Residential Hospice for Memphis, also working with the Church Health Center, “The Way,” and other charitable organizations in the region.

Jim and his wife, Ann, spend their spare time with their children and grandchildren and shared interests in church and youth group activities, athletics, hunting and fishing, and farm management.

Jim joined the One Million Wells team in 2019 and is strongly committed to its mission and success of empowering people with technology to access water for themselves. Realizing that children, more than any other group, are dependent on a source of clean readily available water for their growth, intellectual and physical development, Jim led an international outreach of One Million Wells. This came to be known as Shelter and Care which provides for the spiritual, physical, educational, and medical care needs of orphans that now number more than 75 in two facilities in Uganda and Tanzania. One Million Wells will open the doors of the Transform the Needy Child orphanage in Kiige, Uganda in late October or early November. Since beginning his involvement with One Million Wells, Jim has helped increase the awareness and the overall acceptance of reverse flow , a revolutionary method of drilling. One Million Wells has now received a patent on the second drilling invention developed by RC Crawford that makes use of reverse flow. OMW is in the process of creating transferable plans and establishing fabrication capabilities in Africa, India, Central and South America for this latest patient. One Million Wells has drilled more than 1200 wells most of which have been completed in the March 2020 through September 2025 time period.it is their effort to provide training, education, technology and ongoing support to people throughout the world so that they might access water for themselves!

Kelly is a native of Louisiana and a resident of Memphis, TN since age 9. She attended Sowela Technical Community College and was trained in aviation maintenance. Her career to date has been primarily in the financial services industry with work experience in commercial banking, life, property, casualty insurance experience, as well as financial advice. After working in the credit and banking industry, Kelly became the branch manager of the highest volume branch. But when her son was born, she wanted something different and transitioned into VP of Client Relations then Director of Property & Casualty for a financial firm from 2016 to 2023.

Kelly has been passionate about animal rescue since she was young. Her mother started one of the first local all-breed pet rescues in 2001, which resulted in the successful adoption of thousands of animals over the past 20+ years. Kelly donated her time to various roles within the organization including foster, trainer, head of fundraising, event planning, and public relations and VP/Treasurer. Kelly guest co-hosted Wet Nose Wednesday for 10 years, a weekly radio show that featured different animals up for adoption.

In July 2022, Kelly and her son, Kris created Eat for Your Health Specialty Bakery. They offer delicious yet healthy options for all kinds of eaters, specializing in customization for allergies/sensitivities and special diets. You can find their tasty treats online or at select events.

Kelly felt the calling to join One Million Wells as executive assistant in January 2023 to help solve the global water crisis. She has added greatly to the capability of One Million Wells helping to raise awareness, create partnerships with both individuals and other NGOs and helping raise funding to help bring clean water to the world. As the organization and team has grown Kelly has been promoted to Director of Operations where she oversees the organization’s daily functions, ensuring seamless coordination across international projects, and optimizing operational efficiency. Her leadership in structuring programs, managing logistics, and fostering key relationships has strengthened One Million Wells’ impact. Kelly continues to play a vital role in expanding the organization’s reach, supporting sustainable solutions, and empowering communities with access to clean water.

When she is not working, Kelly enjoys spending time with her young son, dog, and close-knit family. They love cooking, traveling, spending time in nature and any activity near water is always a bonus.

Jeremy Forbis is a founding member of AnchorPoint Financial, and has been serving clients as a financial advisor since 2001. The focus of his wealth management practice is to help clients achieve their objectives, especially during times of transition. Jeremy resides in Fayetteville AR with his wife and three children. He pursues philanthropic endeavors, and regularly donates his time to his church and local service organizations. He currently serves on the board for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South. Jeremy is a graduate of Texas A&M University. He joined the OMW team in 2020.

Peter has worked in the travel and tourism industry for over 15 years, also serving as a commercially trained driver with extensive experience navigating Uganda’s diverse terrain. As our Ugandan Coordinator, he ensures that all trips within the country are efficiently planned, arranging transportation, lodging, purchasing of supplies, and logistics for visiting teams. He also personally drives the U.S. team while in Uganda, ensuring safe and smooth travel.

In addition to his role in travel coordination, Peter serves as a Drilling Team Lead, overseeing well-drilling operations across Uganda. He works closely with the U.S. operations team to coordinate purchases, manage reporting, and handle other critical logistical tasks that support the drilling and shelter and care projects. His dedication helps bring clean water to communities in need while ensuring the seamless operation of fieldwork. Having mastered the drilling process, Peter is now equipped to train other teams as well—helping expand local capacity and multiply the impact of clean water efforts across the region.

Peter was also instrumental for several months near the completion of the TTNC orphanage building and agricultural development project. He helped coordinate some with the building engineer and worked closely with Kelly Snodgras to source and transport all necessary items for the orphanage, children, and grounds while she was in country for 3 months to set up and manage the end of this project. Peter’s guidance ensured fair pricing, protecting the organization from inflated “foreigner” rates. He also played a key role in establishing the orphanage’s sustainable farm initiative—supporting the setup of the tilapia pond, fruit and vegetable gardens, fruit trees, and medicinal herb areas—laying the foundation for long-term food security and health benefits for the children.

When he is not working, Peter enjoys watching his favorite soccer teams and spending quality time with his close family and children.

Daniel is a dedicated health professional who has partnered with Rock Harbor Church medical teams, Piwan Dental Clinic, and Oral Health Uganda to provide vital medical and dental care to communities across Northern Uganda. He currently serves as the medical coordinator for the orphans at TTNC, ensuring consistent care and improved health outcomes for the children.

Daniel coordinated the first One Million Wells training in Uganda in 2022. Through that experience, he felt deeply motivated to help transform communities with clean water. Since then, he has developed strong skills in well drilling and now trains youth, men, and women—empowering them with the ability to drill wells for their own communities. Many villages throughout Soroti, Pader, Gulu, and surrounding areas have already received the gift of clean water through his leadership.

He heads a large drilling team in Soroti and recently re-formed, mentored, and now leads an all-women’s drilling team trained through another organization in 2024. His commitment to capacity-building ensures more communities can sustainably address their own water needs. Having mastered the drilling process, Daniel is now equipped to train additional teams across Uganda, multiplying the impact of clean water efforts in his community.

Beyond his medical and drilling work, Daniel is passionate about serving in the church. He is the Director of Music at Faith Mission of Uganda, Soroti Headquarters, where he plays piano and teaches young people to develop their musical gifts.

Daniel strongly believes in teamwork—“we are stronger together.” He is also the first to step in when any team member in Uganda becomes ill, ensuring they receive the medical attention and support they need, whether in person or by phone.