Ted Freese is a founding Board member and lives in the Minneapolis area. He is the Director of Admissions at a college preparatory in the Minneapolis area. Ted serves as the Treasurer for Open Arms and is one of the most enthusiastic people in the world about this cause! Ted is married to Mary Freese and they have two grown children.

Ann Parsons has been on the Board at Open Arms for more than 10 years. A native of North Dakota, “Auntie Ann” lives in the Minneapolis area and has worked extensively in the travel industry for more than 20 years. As you can see, Ann loves spending time with the children!

Jeff Towery hails from Boise, Idaho and has been on the Board at Open Arms since it began. He is a financial advisor who is happily married to his wife, Cheryl. They have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. Jeff calls Open Arms “one of the greatest blessings in my life!“

Steve Slaughter works in the investment business and lives in Chicago with his wife Susan and four awesome children. Steve has been to Open Arms several times and his daughter volunteered there as well. He loves being part of such a vibrant and life-changing cause.

I am a born-and-raised Minnesotan, devoted wife, mother, and friend. I have had a passion to volunteer in my kid’s schools, fundraised for Children’s Hospital and Clinics, and most recently, served on the Miami University of Ohio Parent Council for 7 years. I am proud to have served on the Open Arms Board since 2015.

Dale is a senior executive in the healthcare industry as well as a Volunteer Firefighter (which often require similar skills). He lives in Colorado with his wife Laura and daughters Heidi and Maggie.

Sam is a former year-long volunteer at Open Arms who lives in the Los Angeles area.  She is passionate about this cause and knows from first-hand experience how Open Arms changes lives for the better!

Kevin lives in San Diego with his wife Heather and served as a year-long volunteer at Open Arms in 2008-09.  Kevin feels that the loving culture and atmosphere at Open Arms is very unique and provides the foundation for children to flourish as adults.