Our Board
We are actively looking for dedicated individuals to serve on our Board
as we transition and grow. If you're passionate about our mission in Guatemala
and have skills that can strengthen our impact, we would love to connect with you.
Board Members
Ron Sack
President
Ron is deeply committed to
improving the lives of Mayan families living in extreme poverty in Guatemala. For more than
fifteen years, he has traveled regularly to Guatemala to work alongside local partners,
helping construct homes and support educational initiatives for children and
families.
With a background in leadership and service, Ron brings a hands-on approach
to the organization’s mission. His experiences meeting families and witnessing their
resilience firsthand continue to inspire his dedication to creating safe housing and
opportunities for a better future. He is especially inspired by the opportunity to serve
others with no expectation of anything in return.
Jim Hille
Vice President
Jim Hille is an Architect Emeritus, having been a founding partner of Sinclair Hille Architects in Lincoln, Nebraska. Jim has been a volunteer, fundraiser and founder of a non-profit focused on building homes and community buildings for Guatemalan families living in extreme poverty. Having spent two years living in Guatemala with his wife, Tina, they now reside in Santa Fe, New Mexico where he enjoys painting, hiking, biking and pickle ball while also serving as a court appointed Casa volunteer.
Jim Johnson
Secretary
Jim volunteered for his first trip to Guatemala after retiring from Doane College where he was a professor of mathematics for 30 years. Experiencing the Guatemalan culture, by meandering the streets of Antigua, walking the paths of Xepatan, and lending support to the masons building houses help to appreciate and understand our own world. Jim has been back ro Xepatan numerous times since that first trip. To see the joy of a family when their home is dedicated is rewarding: Their gratitude and hospitality is very humbling. Jim currently resides in Crete, Nebraska and enjoys time with family, traveling, fishing, golfing, and kite-flying.
Luke Bretscher
Treasurer
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Juliet Bagwell
Member
Juliet is a professional athlete,
fitness model, online health & pose coach, former music teacher of 20 years and has been
serving impoverished families in Guatemala for the past 7 years as a non-profit board member
and team leader.
Juliet resides in St. Louis, Missouri with her daughter and two
dogs. She enjoys creating memories with loved ones, serving families in Guatemala, inspiring
others to create a healthy lifestyle, empowering women, exploring new countries, hiking and
creating music.
Hollie Schmidt
Member
Hollie serves as an Associate Minister at Plymouth Congregational Church in Miami, Florida. In her role, she focuses on mission and outreach work. She is a recent transplant to Miami after living in Lincoln, Nebraska for more than 18 years. She has worked in ministry for 19 years and has a passion for leading service trips both domestically and abroad. She is a mom and stepmom of 5 young adults. She and her husband Jody have a passion for traveling and relaxing at the beach. Hollie has brought several teams of adults and youth to Guatemala building many homes and working on schools. She looks forward to continued work with the people of Guatemala through Causa Maya.
Griffin Lothrop
Member
Griff Lothrop works as a consulting actuary and lives in the Albany, NY area with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys running, hiking, and biking in the Upstate New York region and is an active member of his church. He became involved with volunteering in Guatemala with his father and is excited and grateful to continue that work with local communities and families.