Lainee Stidham joined Dawson in 2011. She was raised in Duluth, Georgia, by her Baptist pastor Daddy and music teacher Mama. 

She and her husband, Judson, have dedicated their four children, Judson Jr., Lucas, Georgia Kate, and Zachary, to the Lord here at Dawson. She holds an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education from Samford University. Previously, Lainee was an administrator, educator, and coordinator in the public and private education sector. 

Lainee enjoys singing, exercising, reading, going to local restaurants with her husband, and cheering on their children in their latest and greatest activities.