SMU Campus Pastors

Garrett Davis

Director
garrett@anyfocus.org

Garrett is husband to an amazing wife, Erika, and dad to Jack and Juniper. He has a passion for woodworking, sports, and writing. He finds ministry deeply rewarding and plans to stay in it his whole life.

Renee Akagha

Campus Missionary
renee.walters@anyfocus.org | blog

Renee first became involved in FOCUS back in Fall 2013 at Collin College where she quickly felt a part of the family of hooligans there. She later graduated from UTA in 2018 with the longest degree name (B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Human Behavior and Intercultural Communications with a minor in Psychology). Renee is excited to continue on the SMU team for the 2024-2025 school year!

Erika Davis

Campus Missionary
erika.davis@anyfocus.org

Erika graduated from Hardin- Simmons University in 2011 with a BS in Kinesiology. She was a personal trainer at Presby Dallas for 7 years while volunteering with FOCUS at Collin College. Once she had her kids Jack and June, she left her job to stay home with them and focused more on informal ministry. She is excited to enter into vocational ministry and be on the SMU campus this year!

Taylor Bass

Campus Missionary
taylor.bass@anyfocus.org | blog

Taylor graduated from UT Arlington with a degree in Marketing & Management. Having spent his entire life in Arlington, he now calls Dallas his home. First starting his journey working with FOCUS as a pastoral apprentice at UT Dallas, he now helps pastor our community at SMU. Taylor is passionate about the relationship of apologetics and genuine, sacrificial friendship in showing people Jesus and the fullness of life he brings. These were the 2 biggest things that cemented Taylor’s faith as he wrestled with God in college. Taylor also loves playing games of all kinds, especially disc golf.