Our Team

 

Deirdre Twyman, Executive Director

Deirdre Twyman is an RN and is an active member of NVCC. She has been a resident of SWI her entire life. She holds an associate degree in Nursing from SWICC. She has 2 children and has been married to her husband, Brent, for 21 years. Deirdre is excited to be part of SPaRC because it gives her an amazing opportunity to love people like Jesus does!

Kathy Langley, Board Chairperson

Kathy Langley is the Activities Coordinator for Windsor Manor Senior Living in Shenandoah and has been an active member of Nishna Valley Christian Church for 25 years. She holds a BA from SUNY@ Albany. She has four grown children, three ‘children-in-law’, one grandchild (with another on the way) and has been married to her husband, Jack, for 34 years. Kathy is thrilled to be a part of SPaRC because it gives her an opportunity to help those in need with God’s love.

Angela Bentley

Angela Bentley is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene. She has served four congregations in her 23 years of full time vocational ministry and currently pastors the Shenandoah Church Of Nazarene. God has blessed her with a passion to help others that has led to extensive experience serving non-profits such as pregnancy centers and other social service organizations.

Rod Goodemote, Board Member

Rod Goodemote is a systems analyst and is an active member of Dominion Covenant Church. He has been a resident of SW Iowa for over 30 years. He holds a business degree from Iowa State University. He has 3 children and has been married to Tricia for 21 years. Rod is excited to be a part of our center because he has the opportunity to be a beacon of light to women and children.

Patti Adams, Board Secretary

Patti Adams has been a Dental Assistant for 27 years and is an active member of New Beginnings Assembly of God Church. She has been a resident of SW Iowa for 34 years. She has 3 children and 4 Grandchildren. Patti is blessed to be a part SPaRC to be a beacon of Jesus’ Love in our community.

Mitch Grossoehme, Board Member

Mitch Grossoehme is the pastor at First Baptist church of Clarinda, IA. He has been a resident of SW Iowa for 10 years. He holds a degree from Northwest Missouri State University. He has 5 children and has been married to Tracy for 24 years.