Leadership
Jerel Skeith
Executive Director
Jerel brings a robust background in ministry among “access people groups” and a deep conviction about the transformative potential of peer-to-peer discipleship among Adults in Custody. His work reflects a growing movement in which God draws individuals within the prison system to Himself through the activation and development of indigenous, or “inside,” Spiritual Mentors.
A graduate of Seattle Pacific University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Youth Ministry, Jerel also holds extensive training and certifications in Intercultural Ministry, Apologetics, and Missiology. His vocational journey includes leadership roles across a range of nonprofit and ministry contexts—serving as a church planter, missionary, network catalyst, pioneer of disciple-making movements, executive consultant to churches, and vice president of strategic relationships.
Our Board of Directors
Tom Kohl
Founder & Board Member
Senior Judge Tom Kohl has been a State of Oregon circuit court judge for over 20 years. He was president of the Oregon Circuit Court Judges’ Association, founder and presiding judge for Washington County Adult Drug Court, author and public speaker.
Senior Judge Tom Kohl is a graduate of the University of Kentucky (BA) and the University of Toledo (JD). In 2006 he lost his daughter, Megan, to a brutal murder. Judge Kohl wrote a book about the murder of Megan and his experiences in drug court. The book opened the doors for him to begin speaking in prisons in Oregon and around the country which eventually led to the idea of placing a fully accredited college program in prison. He retired from full time judging on January 1, 2016 and currently is on assignment, part time, as a Senior Judge for the State of Oregon.
Ryan Hoppes
Board Member
Ryan has been working in the technology sector for over 15 years. Ryan is the CEO of several companies. He has a passion for building a business culture that empowers employees to do good in the world. He serves on several non-profit boards, with a focus on education. Ryan, along with his wife and two young boys, also runs a local non-profit focused on community youth.
Clifford Jones
Board Member
Clifford was in the first graduating class at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary extension at Angola prison in Louisiana in 1999. He was released from prison in 2006 and began to pastor in New Orleans. He is currently the pastor of Light My Way at Sonrise Church in Hillsboro, Oregon. Light My Way is a unique ministry for men and women reentering our community from prison and local jails. The ministry has been hugely successful in helping ex-prisoners assimilate back into our local community in a healthful and meaningful way.
Caryn Ogle
Board Member
Caryn Ogle was raised in Springfield, MO and graduated from Missouri State University. During her college years she grew in her faith and developed a heart for evangelism through her involvement with Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ). After graduation she joined Cru’s Music Ministry and traveled the US spreading the Good News with their band, The Convertibles.
Over the past 25 years Caryn has been committed to raising her 3 children alongside her husband John. She developed a heart for prayer through her involvement with Moms In Prayer, leading groups in multiple schools. Caryn now serves as a member of the Luis Palau National Women’s Prayer Team as well as the Women’s Leadership Team at 26 West Church.
Mike Day
Board Member
Mike is a marketplace executive business leader with more than 35 years of construction management, general contractor and owner’s representative experience providing comprehensive project management expertise in both the public and private sectors.
In 1989, Mike co-founded IMPACT (International Mission Projects and Construction Teams) Ministries, a non-profit, construction-focused ministry building houses, churches and orphanages, and well water drilling in third world countries. Mike currently serves as a Trustee at Pacific Life University in San Dimas, California.
Brad Parker
Board Member
Brad Parker is the Founder and President of La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries in Portland, Oregon. He founded the organization in 1995 and now operates 6 stores in the Portland, Salem, and Eugene, Oregon markets. His relentless focus on improvement, challenging the status quo, and innovation allowed Portland La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries to be one of the fastest growing businesses in Oregon.
Brad has won various awards for business leadership including The BBB large business of the year, three Top Ten awards from La-Z-Boy, Power User of the Year from GERS Retail Systems, and an International Shingo Prize for Operational excellence for his TWI sales training program.
Brad serves on numerous boards including 5 Rock Ranch, a ministry and camp for fatherless kids and single moms and the Tualatin Chamber of Commerce. He is a past president and learning chair for the Young Entrepreneur’s Organization.
Brad is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys golfing, skiing, biking, snowboarding, and waterskiing. He is married to Tess Parker and has two children: Ross and Ellie.
Sheri Lozano
Board Member
Sheri Lozano is the founder and CEO of Amplify Properties, with over 30 years of experience uncovering value through strategic real estate investments and creative financial solutions. She’s known for turning potential into opportunity—and ensuring her clients and partners grow alongside her.
As co-founder of the creative consultancy NSPIRU, Sheri is passionate about mentoring the next generation of creatives. She serves on several boards and brings a thoughtful, future-facing perspective to modern culture, leadership, and design.
At her core, Sheri believes every human should have the opportunity to transform their story. She’s a devoted mother to her adult children and a proud grandmother, staying grounded by what matters most as she continues to lead with purpose and heart.