Nathan Cooper, age 27. I am currently the director of GCU CityServe. I come from southwest Minnesota where I grew up working on a row crop farm. In 2015 I ventured down to Arizona to attend GCU where I finished my undergraduate degree in 2019 and my masters in 2021. Callahan Care is the second board of advisors that I sit on.

I grew up in a town of 1500.

My first car was a 1978 Fiat spider.

I volunteer on the weekends giving honor flights to veterans.

I’m honored and excited to be apart of this board. I truly believe Callahan care will revolutionize how families are helped within the school system. I wholeheartedly in believe in Connor’s mission and vision for Callahan care.

Ryan Feltman, 44, father of 4 boys. I work as the Director of Youth Ministry for Cultivate Co-op, a non-profit youth organization that serves churches from North Dakota to Texas.

I'm an avid sports fan, especially the Atlanta Falcons and Iowa Hawkeyes. I love getting out on hiking trips with my group of guys; we've hiked many trails from Arches, Canyonlands, Tetons, Bighorn Mountains, Pikes Peak, Badlands and more. I love getting words on a page and someday hope to write my first book.

I joined Callahan Care because of the heart and mission behind it. We all at some point in our lives need a little help, and I love that Callahan is doing to serve those around them.

My name is Shannon Froysland and I have been lucky enough to be a mom for the last 26 years to my beautiful children who I absolutely love and adore. I have been married for 28 years to my amazing husband where I am fortunate to have a spouse who wants to put God first and make Him the center of our relationship.

I have been fortunate that my husband loves to travel and God has given us the travel bug! Last year my husband and I had the opportunity to visit 13 different countries.

I have been a teacher for the last 25 years and I have taught at the same school for the last 25 years. I love sports, hiking, kayaking, and exercising.

I decided to join the advisory board at Callahan Care because I believe in what this nonprofit is doing within our state. I have watched Callahan Care come to my school, execute drives to collect food and clothes and then use those items to create closets within our district or other districts. As a teacher, seeing kids come into a classroom hungry or with clothes that are too small, dirty, or for the wrong season, is painful. Now, Callahan Care has given teachers hope and direction to supply these kids with food, supplies, items, or whatever is needed. Who would not want to be part of something so special? I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on this board and I look forward to learning more about Callahan Care and the direction they will be moving within our Valley.

Jason Huguez, 45, I live in Peoria with my wife of 24 years and our 4 children. I have worked for a local financial institution for the last 23 years.

I am a third generation Phoenician and I love sports.

I have watched Connor’s vision for Callahan Care blossom from the beginning and I am honored to be a part of its continual growth. I have always had a passion for helping others, the company I work for has a strong mission in giving back to the community. This is one of the reasons that I have been there so long, taking care of others should be a part of every organization’s mission. The opportunity to assist in both the vision and mission of Callahan Care is a tremendous honor that I look forward to.

Janean Michalov believes that “Grace should always be your first response.” In her 12 years at the Furniture Mission of SD she has held on to God’s vision for the organization and is continuing to push it to another level. Janean started her family in Sioux Falls in 2006 after migrating across the state from Rapid City. When she was 5 years old, she created a self-portrait and wrote a life goal that she was going to change the world and help the homeless. Years later her parents gave it back to her because she is doing just that. Janean has never wavered from the little girl with a dream to change the world. As the CEO of the Furniture Mission of SD, Advisor for the Furniture Mission of Red River Valley in Fargo, ND, a volunteer Doula with DONA International, Board Committee Chair for Southeast College, Board Member for Sioux Falls Housing Authority, and now on the Advisory Board for Callahan Care. She plays an active role in her church and in the Sioux Falls community. She is currently leading the Furniture Mission of SD into its first Capital Campaign Building Project as they look to build a new building on the Sioux Falls Empower Campus. She is a proud mother of two, and Janean says she is honored that her career and her passion for life have collided.

Denis Parcells is in his second year serving as the Director of the GESD System of Care Center. This is his 23rd year in Education, serving as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and director. He has been named a Rodel Aspiring Principal, a Maricopa County Education Service Agency Rodel Exemplary Principal, and Principal of the Year. He started a Dual Language Program at William C. Jack Elementary in Glendale. He currently also serves on the Glendale Salvation Army Advisory Board. His wife, Lindsey, is a preschool teacher and he has three boys. Time with family is his biggest passion. He has been a youth sports coach for over 15 years and enjoys camping, hiking, juggling, playing the piano, and traveling the world.

I can juggle, I always wear two different shoes and two different socks, and I'm related to Bill Parcells, the football coach.

Callahan Cares strives to meet the clothing needs of the community I serve through its new clothing closet at the System of Care Center. Callahan also works with GCU CityServe to meet the home furnishing needs of the community. I look forward to working alongside Callahan to improve collection and delivery systems, find solutions to challenges, innovate together.

Dr. Cherryl Paul, known for her unwavering dedication, infuses her work with faith and compassion to uplift others. Currently serving as the Assistant Vice President for Academic Alliances at K12 Educational Development, she tirelessly champions equitable, high-quality education for all students. With an illustrious career spanning over 27 years in public education, including notable roles as Principal, Director, and Superintendent, and the honor of being named the ASA Superintendent of the Year (Small Districts) in 2020-2021, Cherryl's journey underscores a profound commitment to service. She views her work as a calling, driven by a purpose to impact the lives of others both personally and professionally positively.

Her decision to join the Callahan Care Advisory Board stems from shared values and a mutual commitment to enhancing the quality of life for others. She resonates deeply with the ethos of collaboration and innovation, aligning seamlessly with her vision for driving transformative change in supporting students. Beyond her professional pursuits, Cherryl treasures cherished moments with her husband of 40+ years and six grandchildren, recognizing that genuine fulfillment springs from selfless service and nurturing relationships.

Rick Zomer, 55 years old, live in Grand Rapids, MI with my wife Michelle. I serve as the executive director of ThereforeGo Ministries, a Christian non-profit that collaborates with churches in their ministry to youth and emerging adults. You can look at the website here. Prior to this role, I worked in Christian higher education for 25 years

I was born and raised in Canada (my parents immigrated from the Netherlands in the 1950s)

I chose to become an Arizona Cardinal fan back in 1992 (but have never attended one of their games)

I have a knack for remembering useless pieces of trivia

I decided to join the advisory board after being introduced to Leighton Feltman through a conversation with his father. I was impressed with what the organization was doing, is trying to accomplish and that is is lead by college students and young adults.