Our Board
Rick Rodgers, CEO
Rick Rodgers is a devoted husband and father of four children from Cleveland, Ohio. He is the CEO of L.I.F.T. and holds certifications as a Christian Mental Health Coach and a Christian Life Coach. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Rick is also a published author and is currently working on his second book, “Lessons Learned From a Dead End Road”.
Curt Kelly, Business Partner and Secretary of the Board
Husband and Father of two children from Eastlake, Ohio Business partner of K.U.R. Consulting Inc. 501 (c) 3, parent company of Bridge Street Outreach. Registered and Licensed Dietitian with experience in Healthcare Clinical Nutrition. State of Ohio, certified “ServSafe” Food Safety and Sanitation instructor. He is experienced in healthcare operations, state and local regulatory compliance. Acted as preceptor or coordinator for clinical and food service internship rotations from local universities and with a remote learning internship program. Also, he held a leadership role in local churches and new church plants since the early 1980’s. Favorite bucket list vacation is recreating a road trip to Alaska with his wife as co-pilot!
Chuck Hirsch, Chief Financial Officer, Business Owner, State Farm Agent
I am a husband and father of seven daughters, one of which was adopted from Cleveland. I have also been a foster parent for seven years. I am a State Farm Agent who assists clients with insurance and financial services. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Religion and Philosophy from Roberts Wesleyan College and am an elder at Christ the King Vineyard Church in North Olmsted.
Zacharias Wray, Board Member, Owner of RBGS, Licensed Minister
Zacharias Wray is a husband, father, and entrepreneur based in Lorain County, Ohio. He is the owner of Real Business Growth Solutions, a growth marketing firm helping organizations (from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies) elevate, innovate, and roar to life through clear, values-aligned strategy.
With director-level experience serving multiple Northeast Ohio nonprofit organizations, Zacharias brings a unique ability to translate complex ideas into clear, human-centered communication.
Zacharias also holds advanced academic training in theology and psychology-informed frameworks and is passionate about empathy-driven leadership, transparency, and systems that serve people well.