About Us
Jason Crews serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Halfway House, Inc., demonstrating a long-standing commitment to youth welfare since his college graduation. His professional journey began as a case manager for the State of Tennessee, after which he transitioned to Wayne Halfway House, Inc. In 2003, he seized the opportunity to acquire a stake in the company, ultimately becoming its CEO. Jason is deeply engaged in all facets of the organization, particularly enjoying his interactions with residents and fostering meaningful relationships. He firmly believes in the transformative power of mentorship, echoing Josh Shipp's sentiment that “Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story.”
Residing in Waynesboro, TN, Jason shares his life with his wife, Bridget, of 25 years, and their two daughters, Karson and Raegan. An entrepreneur at heart, he founded C&B Linen in 2002 and RaeKar Waste Management in 2018, the latter named in honor of his daughters. His diverse ventures reflect his dedication to both community service and business development.
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Wayne Halfway House, Inc. (WHH), which owns and operates 7 facilities in Tennessee, 7 Facilities in Florida, and 1 in South Carolina, is driven by a core mission to achieve maximum success for the youth that are placed in its care. By the time a juvenile makes it to one of WHH’s facilities, they’ve committed a serious crime and have received a court order to be housed in state custody at a licensed facility. WHH’s goal for youth is for them to strive for successful community re-integration.
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Our corporate management team brings more than 150 years of experience in child welfare and juvenile justice. We provide strong corporate oversight to ensure consistent high levels of service to our residents.
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We train all our employees to be positive examples, and through constant effort and encouragement, our residents receive life-changing education and skills training to develop personal success.
The original founder of Wayne Halfway House, Lige T. Hollis, envisioned a place that could help change the lives of young men that had come from difficult circumstances.
Wayne Halfway House was first licensed by the State of Tennessee Department of Children's Services in 1992 as a 16 bed Level I Residential Treatment Center. Gradually, it has grown into a program that includes a Level II Special Populations Program, a Level II Group Care Continuum, and a Primary Treatment Center. What began as a 16-bed facility has grown to an 84-bed facility, now known as Hollis Academy.
Lige Hollis set out to establish a program that would not only help young men resolve behavioral, social, and mental health issues, but would more importantly help them permanently exit dependence on "The System." Our team continues to be dedicated to this overriding goal.