Foundation Leaders
Nick McDaniels, President
Nick is husband to Samantha and homeschool father of six. He has spent his career in public service as a firefighter paramedic, and serves with JCAD and JCFPD as well as Northside church in an elder role, while managing some small businesses and always keeping an eye out for the next big idea. Nick’s favorite hobbies are being a homebody and enjoying community with family and friends.
Stephanie Becker, Treasurer
Stephanie Becker is wife to Tim and an active member at Life Church of the Nazarene in Warrensburg. She has a thriving career in public service at Johnson County E-911, and sometimes crochets so hard that her watch thinks she’s walked miles with her hook. Stephanie’s mind for figures and heart for people helps keep Refuge focused and accountable.
Sam McDaniels, Secretary
Sam is wife to Nick and homeschool mother of six. An active member of Northside Christian Church, Sam also works part-time as a 911 dispatcher. Homemaking full-time she stays busy, but also finds fulfillment in entrepreneurship, projects, and fairly poor attempts at homesteading.
Wende Verdeja, Director
Bio coming soon!
Ryan Peterson, Director
Bio coming soon!
Justin Johnson, Director
Bio coming soon!
Mike Rivera, Director
Mike Rivera is husband to Amber and homeschool and foster father of seven. Mike serves as an active member of Northside Christian Church, a BSA Scouting leader, and an avid practitioner of Ultimate Frisbee whenever the opportunity arises.