The Torch Co-Founders

Rhonda Callanan

• Masters degree in Communication
• Bachelors degree in Family Life Education
• Ordained Chaplain
  
• ServSafe Certified
• Mother of four
• A California-raised girl who thinks the hotter the weather the better.
• Started The Torch because of a deep desire and calling to show people there is hope, no matter how bad life gets.

Sarah Ruddle

• Grad Student majoring in nonprofit management
• Bachelors degree in Business Management 
• US Army Veteran
• Ordained Chaplain
• ServSafe Certified
• U of M & Detroit Tiger fanatic & TMNT and Pac-man enthusiast
• Started The Torch because sometimes people need someone to fight for them until they can fight for themselves. 
  

The Torch Board

Wondering who the amazing, dedicated people are behind The Torch? We proudly introduce the faithful board members who stand behind us and support us with their prayers, ideas, and presence! 

Linda Brodersen

• Independent Sales rep for LB Designs
  
• Animal lover with 11 years experience at a Veterinarian office
• Married 40 years with 3 kids and 6 grandchildren
  
• Words with Friends Guru
• Has a heart for helping the homeless 

Terri Cook

• Retired Ford Motor Company employee after thirty years 
• Married with 6 grandchildren
• A ball of energy willing to do whatever is needed to get the job done.
• A heart for helping the hurting and lonely. 
• Will give anyone a run for their money in a Words with Friends

Kim Vogrin

• Married with 2 kids
• A very extroverted person who has never met a stranger
• A puzzle aficionado - enjoys word searches, crosswords and Sudoku 
• Not a fan of Michigan winters, hopes to retire to sunny Florida
• Has a heart for the underdog