Personal Background: My family and I are currently building our perfect country cottage on acreage in NW GA. We love nature and animals and have chickens, goats, and dogs. Having the ability to work remotely has given us extra time to do things as a family and more often. Camping, kayaking, fishing, and traveling are some of our favorite things to do together!

Ministry Background: I have loved serving in the children's ministry for almost 10 years and my children and I attended our first mission trip last summer with Tios for Hope. It was a life-altering trip, so I knew I wanted to be more involved and serve as much as possible. I fell in love with all of the people in Guatemala and can't wait to see them all again.

Organization Background: Financial Member - Master's in Accounting and 17 years of experience in the field. I've shifted into non-profit accounting and love serving the different programs around the country.

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose

Personal Background: When Todd is not traveling to Guatemala or busy with Tios, he is always busy working for Delta Air Lines. A 36 year veteran with Delta, Todd is the Managing supervisor for a team of 80 Operations Managers in the Flight Control Division. He and his team have global responsibility for the schedule integrity at Delta. Together, they oversee the safe and timely operation of more than 3700 Flights a day, making sure customers and the Fleet go where they need to go. Those teamwork skills come in handy at Tios for Hope. Todd delights in serving Tios and enjoys the Blessings God provides through Tios.

Ministry Background: Guatemala has been a very special part of Todd’s life for many years.

Todd and his Wife Heather, made their first Journey to Guatemala in 2005, when they adopted their daughter. She was only 5 months old when they brought her home as an infant.

In 2013, Todd traveled back to Guatemala again for the first time since 2005. This time, answering God’s call for short term missions. Guatemala once again became a very special part of life for the whole family. Todd’s Son Benjamin, who as 12 at the time, also joined. Guatemala became a regular part of travels each year for Todd and Benjamin as they would go to serve with Mana’ de Vida. Todd joined many short term missions as well as lead many trips over the years! Mana’ de Vida, the staff and students would steal his heart every time.

Organization Role: Todd joined the board of Tios for Hope in December of 2021 as Secretary. Todd has served in other roles over the last few years and currently helps oversee operations for the board. He and the board are continually looking for ways to not only help Mana’ de Vida flourish, but actively engaging new ministries for Tios and Mana’ as well.

Child Sponsorship is the Lifeblood of Mana’ and Tios number one goal is helping maintain sponsorship while working to increase sponsorship each year. Todd and his family sponsor three children at Mana’. Sponsorship is a life-saving journey for the students. We plan to add more in the coming years.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare, and not for evil, to give you a future and hope.

Personal Background: Ron was born in 1958 in Iowa into a Christian family of 10. He lives in a small farming community where I graduated high school. Ron got married in 1979. and now has two adult children. His first wife passed in 2005 and he remarried in 2010. Ron currently lives in S. Carolina.

Ministry Background: Currently: Vice-Chairman of Missions Ministry Team Clemson Presbyterian Church. Small group Bible Study leader. Part of a Journey group.

Previously: Served as an Elder for 8 years. (prepared and delivered sermons a couple of times) Organized / led mission trips (mainly to Central / South America) Served churches in various other roles.

Organization Role: Board member of Tios for Hope

• International sales, marketing.

• Director of Global Procurement.

• Director of Business Unit for South and Central America.

• Factory manager.

• Product Engineering Manager (patent holder)

• Business owner (currently)

Ephesians 2: 8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast.