Chief Executive Officer
Tomra “Tomi” Cardin has served as the founder and executive director of Redemption House since August 2012. In March of 2023, the board of directors voted to name Tomi the CEO of our ever growing and evolving ministry.
Tomi grew up in Bluffton, Indiana, and attended Norwell High School. She graduated from Indiana Purdue – Fort Wayne and then went on to earn a master’s degree from Saint Francis University. She is currently working on a doctoral degree from Evangelical Seminary in Myerstown, Pennsylvania
Tomi has been a volunteer chaplain in the city jail. She has worked on staff with the Fort Wayne YMCA and with Lifeline Youth & Family Services. She is a member of the executive leadership team of the United Brethren in Christ denomination. Tomi is a member of Anchor Community Church and has chaired the church board.

The Board
The board of directors consists of 9-11 persons with a deep interest in the work of Redemption House. They come from a variety of professions and meet regularly to provide general oversight.
Our Staff
The Redemption House is staffed 24 hours a day by full-time, part-time, and volunteer staff, along with several interns from local colleges.

Tina Angel
Direct Care Staff

Tosha Bullard
Donations Coordinator

Yolette Blanks
Program Director

Markia Cardin
Direct Care Staff

Mary Carroll
Alumni Network Coordinator

Jacquie Carlyle
Direct Care Staff

Nikole Christ
Direct Care Staff

Kenya Clancy
Direct Care Staff

Rita Erne
Operations Man./Direct Care

Diane Garrett
Direct Care Staff

Lex Gladieux
Direct Care Staff

Abby Howard
Criminal Justice Director

Barbara Isaac
Direct Care Staff

Linda Iseler
Wellness Director

Hillary Jones
Direct Care Staff

Jessica Kunkel
Direct Care Staff

Lizzy Martin
Administrative Assistant

Connie Minier
Communications Director

Hattie Moore
Direct Care Staff

Amy Owens
Direct Care Staff

Anna Scantlin
Direct Care Staff

Vicky Waterhouse
Direct Care/R&R Coor.

Jerry Westfall
Facility & Maintenance Dir.

Vini Westfall
Alumni Network Director

Tionna Williams
Direct Care Staff
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