Our Team
Meet The 2nd Mile Missions Team
Our staff is full of passionate people who are committed to loving God and serving the community of Bavaro using their unique gifts and experiences.
The wealth of talent and dedication among our staff makes it possible to tackle the challenges we face in our effort to fight poverty in the Dominican Republic.
Rod Wildman
Co-Founder
Favorite Verse: Psalm 19:14
Favorite Quote: “Life is too important to be taken seriously”
Hobbies: biking, hiking, outdoor adventures, hanging out with family
Fun fact or interesting thing about you: hitchhiked over 5000 miles in my life
Favorite part of your job: meeting with interesting people that God puts in our path
Contact Rod: rwildman@2ndmilemissions.org
Nancy Wildman
Co-Founder
Favorite quote: “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” Mother Teresa
Favorite Verse: Habakkuk 3:17-19
Hobbies: Reading, crafting, cooking, kayaking, drinking coffee with family and friends.
Fun fact or interesting thing about you: I have traveled to 17 different countries and lived in 4.
Contact Nancy: nwildman@2ndmilemissions.org
Mason McIntyre
Executive Director
Favorite verse: Jeremiah 29:11-13
Favorite quote: “Success is uncommon. Therefore, it is not to be enjoyed by the common person.” — Cal Stoler
Hobbies: I enjoy running and spending time with my family vacationing.
Interesting thing about myself: I have a wild and crazy goal to run 2,021 miles in the year 2,021. But after looking at a map, I realized if I went the second mile and ran 2,121 miles I could run from my home in Bourbon, IN to the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, California.
Favorite part of the job: I really enjoy serving alongside my teammates. We each have a unique opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those we serve. Doing it TOGETHER with my teammates makes it even more special!
Contact Mason: mmcintyre@2ndmilemissions.org
Lisa Harstine
Sponsorship Director
Favorite verse: Isaiah 43:19
Favorite quote: “What is done in love is done well.” —Vincent Van Gogh
Hobbies: Starbucks dates with my daughter or close friends, photography, reading, journaling, spending time with my family
Interesting thing about myself: when I was in elementary school, I was in a short faith-based movie that was filmed in downtown Chicago
Contact Lisa: lharstine@2ndmilemissions.org
Sue Vercauteren
Operations Manager
Favorite Verse: Jeremiah 1:19
Favorite Quote: “God doesn’t always call the equipped, but He does equip the called.”
Fun fact: Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to be a missionary
Hobbies: Coffee with Jesus in the morning, traveling, reading, camping, hiking, spending time with family
Contact Sue: svercauteren@2ndmilemissions.org
Odelice Ramirez
Director of Hope Academy: Dominican Republic
Favorite verse: Psalms 139: 1-5
Favorite quote: “Life is hard but, so very beautiful.” — Abraham Lincoln
Hobbies: Reading, walking, and traveling.
Interesting thing about myself: I enjoy the opportunity to serve others.
Favorite part of the job: The opportunity to prepare and empower children with the knowledge they need to be successful in the future.
Contact Odelice: oramirez@2ndmilemissions.org
Eduardo Castillo
Country Director: Dominican Republic
Favorite quote: No estas deprimido estas distraido By facundo cabral (You are not depressed, you are distracted)
Favorite verse: Psalms 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you
Favorite food: Steak, Italian food,dominican food
Favorite song: De tal manera me amo. By Abel Zabala
Hobbies: Spend time with the family, read, listen to music
Fun fact or interesting thing about you: I Am the exception middle child
Contact Eduardo: ecastillo@2ndmilemissions.org
Orlina Burnett
Social Worker: Dominican Republic
Favorite Verse: Psalms 23
Favorite food: Salami and Fried Plantains
Interesting thing about you: I am the oldest of 7 children
Hobbies: I love to sing, write songs, listen to music, go to the beach, read, sleep, exercise, travel and cook.
Favorite part of your job: My favorite part of my job is the satisfaction that I feel when I help a family, knowing that helping a child attend school with change their future, and that the future of my country will be better; but being able to share the word of God with them is the best!
Robin Emil (Cale)
Sponsorship Coordinator: Dominican Republic
Favorite verse: Matthew 20:26-2
Favorite quote: “If my mind can conceive it and my heart believe it, then I can achieve it.” — Muhammad Ali
Hobbies: Reading, exercising, and going to the beach
Interesting thing about myself: I am always researching to learn new things. For me knowledge is power, and I want to share that knowledge with others.
Favorite part of the job: The opportunity to work directly with the students, serving them with passion, love, and patience so they can have a wonderful future.
Contact Cale: cvillarson@2ndmilemissions.org
Onaxsylys Siam
Operations Manager Dominican Republic
Favorite Verse: Colossians 3:14 “Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.”
Favorite song: “Natural Woman” and “When I Need You” (CELINE DION)
Favorite food : Asian or Italian Food
Hobbies: Reading, Listening to good music, going to the beach, salsa dancing, watching movies
Interesting fact about you: I’m Cuban, a vegetarian, a dog lover, I would like to travel whole the world, and I love knowing the cultures of other places.
Favorite part of your work in 2nd Mile Missions: Service to other people, to make their life better
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Additional Links & Resources
2nd Mile Missions Schools
Empowerment begins with education! 800 students are enrolled each year in at 2nd Mile Education Center and Hope Academy.
House of Hope
Restoring health and hope for the future by providing a safe, secure home for abused and abandoned girls.
Community of Hope Projects
We partner with communities and other like minded organizations to provide effective long-term solutions to poverty while maintaining the dignity of their culture.