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Ladies and Gentleman of Independence County, The CALL is excited to announce that we have some wonderful new Leadership Team Members for The CALL in Independence County! God has truly blessed us with some strong individuals to lead the effort of achieving our mission in Independence County. You will be hearing more about these individuals in the near future, but allow me to introduce them to you now!

County Coordinator - Rodney Stroud

Rodney is a long time resident of Batesville and member of Compass Church. He has coached many youth in town and is now volunteering his time to help mobilize the churches in Independence County to help care for foster children, foster and bio families. We are excited to see his passion for this work make a difference in foster care in Independence County!

[caption id="attachment_5627" align="aligncenter" width="208"] Rodney Stroud County Coordinator[/caption]

Training Coordinator - Brandy Webb

Brandy is a teacher and a foster/adoptive mom. She and her husband were trained by The CALL in another county and they have adopted two precious girls through the foster care system. Her experience and excitement about the opportunities in Independence County are contagious! At this time, Brandy has 3 trainers on her team: Cassie Black, Haelea Osborn and herself!

[caption id="attachment_5625" align="alignnone" width="188"] Brandy Webb, Training Coordinator[/caption]

Communications and Database Coordinator - Haelea Osborn

Haelea is the youngest member of our team but she is a powerhouse! She is the Communications Coordinator and the Database Coordinator. In her spare time, she trains show horses and helps her husband run a working farm! She also shares her talent with the school system in the after school program and leads the 4H Program at Midland Schools. 

[caption id="attachment_5626" align="alignnone" width="113"] Haelea Osborn, Communications and Database Coordinator[/caption]

Family Support Coordinator - Robbie Moore

Robbie has been on the team for several years. She and her husband have fostered and adopted through the foster care system. She is also a teacher at Midland Schools. Robbie's knowledge of the system is very beneficial to The CALL in Independence county. 

[caption id="attachment_5628" align="alignnone" width="186"] Robbie Moore, Family Support Coordinator[/caption]

CALL Mall Coordinator - Freda Sanders

Freda is a bright light on our team. She beams with the love for children. Freda and her husband have a quiver full of children: biological, adopted and foster. She also has grandchildren! Not only is Freda excited about getting a CALL Mall up and running to support our families, she also serves as an officer on the Foster Parent Association for independence County.

[caption id="attachment_5630" align="alignnone" width="300"] Freda Sanders, CALL Mall Coordinator[/caption]

Financial Coordinator - Ronald Richardson

By day you know Ronald from Community Bank. Now, he lends his financial expertise to The CALL in Independence county. We are blessed to have him championing for children on our team! 

[caption id="attachment_5631" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ronald Richardson, Finance Coordinator[/caption]

Volunteer Coordinator - Kelsie Gillihan

Kelsie is a member at West Baptist and a physical education teacher in the Batesville school system. She and her husband are expecting their first child. Kelsie has a passion to help all children, especially children from hard places. If you or the group you represent want to volunteer, contact Kelsie and she will get you busy working for The CALL!

[caption id="attachment_5632" align="alignnone" width="171"] Kelsie Gillihan, Volunteer Coordinator[/caption]

Prayer Team Coordinator - Mychelle Spivey