Kirby Player is a farm boy from Bishopville, SC and received a degree in Agricultural Education in 1983 from Clemson University during which time he had the honor of serving as Student Body President of Clemson University in 1982/83. Kirby later completed a Master’s degree in PRTM and PhD in Therapeutic Recreation both from Clemson University. Kirby is the Director of the Palmetto LEAF (Leadership for the Environment, Agriculture & Forestry) Initiative. Kirby serves the ERHF with a desire to see the lives and hearts of young children and their families ministered to medically and with the Gospel.