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.