Angel Herrington

Vendor Director

What is the Vendor Director?

The Vendor Director curates and manages all vendor participation for the Ride Out of the Darkness® Rally and associated events. This role ensures that every booth reflects the heart of Love Surrounds You®—community, wellness, hope, and respect—while maintaining safe, organized, and mission-aligned vendor operations. Vendors are not simply businesses; they are community partners. The Vendor Director balances logistics with purpose, creating an environment where commerce, healing, and connection coexist seamlessly.

Faith, family, and a deep love for people have shaped my life and my calling. As an Executive Board Member of Love Surrounds You®, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention, I am honored to help lead Ride Out of Darkness®, a ride and rally that brings hope and support to those struggling with mental health challenges. My passion for this mission is deeply personal, rooted in both my faith and my own journey of loss, love, and service.

For over 30 years, I stood faithfully alongside my husband as we served in ministry together. In 2021, I lost him, but his passion for suicide awareness and prevention continues to fuel my own dedication to this cause. As the senior pastor of The Revolution Church in North Lakeland, he not only led with compassion but also founded a motorcycle ministry that became a driving force behind Ride Out of Darkness®. His vision and commitment inspired me then, and they continue to inspire me now as I work to ensure that no one has to walk through their darkest moments alone.

Beyond my ministry work, I have built a long-standing career in banking and finance. Since 1990, I have served in every facet of financial management, from maintaining the books for small businesses to overseeing multi-million-dollar enterprises. My expertise in finance allows me to contribute to Love Surrounds You® in meaningful ways, ensuring that we can continue to grow and reach more people in need.

Above all else, my greatest joy is my family. I am a proud mother of six incredible children, all of whom have grown into wonderful members of society, and a grandmother to five beautiful grandchildren who bring immeasurable joy to my life. They are a constant reminder of why this mission matters—because every life is precious, and every person deserves to know they are loved, valued, and never alone. My faith compels me to stand in the gap for those struggling, offering them hope, encouragement, and the unwavering truth that they are surrounded by love.