Board of directors
Mark gaking
Mark, co-founder of Peter's Pit Stop enjoys helping individuals with disabilities find their purpose in life. Mark and Julie live in Summerville, SC, previously lived in Mount Pleasant, SC. Mark loves facilitating prayer communities and serving his local church. When not serving at Peter's Pit Stop, Mark loves reading, biking, time with family, travel, beach time and sipping a craft cup of coffee.
Executive director
Katilynn Allan
Katilynn discovered her passion for partnering with those with special needs while serving in the special needs ministry at her church. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, she moved to Charleston in 2016 for her job working in corporate finance for a specialty chemical manufacturing company in North Charleston. When not working, Katilynn enjoys traveling, hiking, trying new recipes, and sipping on a cup of good coffee.
Co-founderJULIE GAKING
Julie, co-founder of Peter's Pit Stop has long had a passion for serving, educating, and supporting individuals with disabilities. She works to see that individuals with special needs use their strengths and abilities to serve the community and fulfill their purpose in life. She is the mother of three, including Peter, grandmother of two grandsons. When not serving at Peter's Pit Stop, Julie loves to gardening, beekeeping, baking bread, and facilitating women's prayer communities.
Karl Holland
Scott came to know Peter and his family while attending church in Summerville, SC. Scott moved to Summerville with his wife Mara in 2021, after a career owning and managing a Graphics business in Connecticut for 4 decades. He enjoys helping small businesses grow and progress through his experience in business management and creative marketing. He now lives in Ridgeville, SC and enjoys retirement in the Low Country, riding his motorcycle, playing guitar and singing at local open mics.
The coffee crew
Peter Gaking
Peter, who loves to work, gets up eagerly each morning to prepare, serve and close down Peter's Pit Stop. Peter may not say a lot, but he beams inside with joy while serving his community. When not working, he loves to go bike riding, listen to country music, play games and do any fun activity.