Stand in the Gap was founded in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1997. We have staff in Tulsa and Oklahoma City and primarily serve those metro areas. Over the last several years, we have served more people than ever before.

Today, we are impacting the lives of more than

5347

orphans, widows and prisoners annually.

We raise funds through generous donations from individuals, churches and businesses as well as various foundation partners.

Staff

Francois Cardinal – Executive Director

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Administrative

Laura Cardinal – Accounting & Administration

Terri Gordineer – Volunteer Coordinator

Karen Milstead – Administrative Assistant

Melissa Phenicie – Social Media & Website

Julie Rains – Communication & Graphic Design

Life Launch

TJ Warren  – Program Director

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Alicia Keathley – Program Manager, Tulsa

Becky Corbin – Program Manager, OKC

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Women in Transition

Rhonda Bear – Program Director

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Kathy Peacock – Program Manager, OKC

Shaunte Gordon –  Women in Transition Instructor

Stand in the Gap for Widows

Glenda Love  – Program Director

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Melissa Phenicie – Project Manager

GOVERNANCE BOARD MEMBERS

  • Susan Jordan, Chair (Tulsa) – Gable Gotwals
  • Brad Kemp, Vice Chair (Oklahoma City) – Land & Gas Marketing for Red Mountain Energy
  • Stephanie Riddle, Secretary (Tulsa) – Community Volunteer
  • Brett Humphrey, Treasurer (Tulsa) – AcreTech
  • Charles Dodson (Oklahoma City) –  OK County Commissioner’s Office
  • John Gillespie (Oklahoma City) – Retired President and CEO of Access Financial Group
  • Joan Jenkinson (Oklahoma City) – Community Volunteer
  • Terry Largent (Tulsa) – Community Volunteer
  • Tom Meshek (Tulsa) – Community Volunteer
  • McKinzey Wedel (Tulsa) – Cushman & Wakefield

ADVISORY BOARD

  • Buddy Stone (Tulsa) – Stand in the Gap, Co-Founder
FRIENDS OF STAND IN THE GAP
  • Larry Akers
  • Kathi Baab
  • Melodie Bateman
  • Mike Borden
  • Nancy Carter
  • Bryan Clifton
  • Jennifer Colby
  • Bishop William Cox
  • Sue Dowler
  • Susan Esco
  • Jeff Green
  • Betty Hembree
  • Karla Henry
  • Jeff Henson
  • Dr. Hess Hester
  • Beverlee Kelly
  • Steve Kunzweiler
  • Kathy LaFortune
  • Gail Lynn
  • Carol Mathews
  • Jack & Sharon Moody
  • Joseph Morris
  • Greg Piper
  • Steve Replogle
  • Miriam Savage
  • Tyson Schwertdfeger
  • Patricia Scroggins
  • Margo & Reid Shipley
  • Annie Smothers
  • Deborah Snow
  • Buddy Stone
  • Samantha Thompson
  • Carolyn Williams
  • Judy Wilson
  • Twila Winkler

IMPACT REPORT

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PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS

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