TODD BLANTON - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Todd Blanton is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of youth and in communities as a whole. Todd graduated from Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana and spent the majority of his post-college career in the non-profit sector; the majority of which was spent with youth-serving organizations. He feels blessed to join such an amazing organization as The Power House and is looking forward to dreaming big with the team over its next steps, and continuing its mission of changing the lives of local youth.
Todd Blanton is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of youth and in communities as a whole. Todd graduated from Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana and spent the majority of his post-college career in the non-profit sector; the majority of which was spent with youth-serving organizations. He feels blessed to join such an amazing organization as The Power House and is looking forward to dreaming big with the team over its next steps, and continuing its mission of changing the lives of local youth.
BONNIE ROTH - DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Bonnie has been with the Power House since 1995. Serving first as a volunteer, Bonnie now serves as Director of Operations. She also leads the Power House's collaboration with the Drug and Alcohol Consortium of Allen County, in which she works to educate the Power House youth on the dangers of using/abusing drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Bonnie also oversees afternoon programming, maintains member information, coordinates mentors, and is a director for FUSE. Bonnie is a graduate of the Youth Development Academy, and seeks continuing education which will help in her work with the youth that The Power House serves. Beyond formal training, she strives to hear God’s voice, and constantly seeks His wisdom in ministering to the youth.
Bonnie has been with the Power House since 1995. Serving first as a volunteer, Bonnie now serves as Director of Operations. She also leads the Power House's collaboration with the Drug and Alcohol Consortium of Allen County, in which she works to educate the Power House youth on the dangers of using/abusing drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Bonnie also oversees afternoon programming, maintains member information, coordinates mentors, and is a director for FUSE. Bonnie is a graduate of the Youth Development Academy, and seeks continuing education which will help in her work with the youth that The Power House serves. Beyond formal training, she strives to hear God’s voice, and constantly seeks His wisdom in ministering to the youth.
DAKOTA GERIG - DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
Dakota joined the Power House team in May of 2016. Formerly an intern, Dakota now assists the Executive Director with the development and vision of Power House, works regularly with the donor database, creates and releases newsletters, and assists in planning Power House events.
Dakota is also a full-time student at the University of Saint Francis, and is pursuing a degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology. She plans to graduate in May of 2018.
Dakota joined the Power House team in May of 2016. Formerly an intern, Dakota now assists the Executive Director with the development and vision of Power House, works regularly with the donor database, creates and releases newsletters, and assists in planning Power House events.
Dakota is also a full-time student at the University of Saint Francis, and is pursuing a degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology. She plans to graduate in May of 2018.
JACK STEWART - VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
In 2015, Jack was recruited as a music intern from Northern Ireland and has since transitioned from this role into a Volunteer Director of Programming. Jack coordinates all after-school programming, as well as oversees the iCREATE Lab--a unique program in which youth can record and produce their own music.
Jack graduated from the South Eastern Regional College in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he received his National Diploma in Music Performance. He has already collaborated with several students and has helped them to "find their voice" by giving them the opportunity to share their story through different musical genres.
In 2015, Jack was recruited as a music intern from Northern Ireland and has since transitioned from this role into a Volunteer Director of Programming. Jack coordinates all after-school programming, as well as oversees the iCREATE Lab--a unique program in which youth can record and produce their own music.
Jack graduated from the South Eastern Regional College in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he received his National Diploma in Music Performance. He has already collaborated with several students and has helped them to "find their voice" by giving them the opportunity to share their story through different musical genres.
