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RMI's US Team

Dan Shoemaker, President
Having grown up in Haiti as a missionary kid and then spending 25 years living in Haiti, Dan has a unique understanding of the needs of the Haitian churches, communities, and schools. As a co-founder of RMI in 1988 and VP/Field Leader of RMI for 17 years, Dan has been able to bring vision and leadership to RMI as it grew. Since becoming President in 2006, he has had the opportunity to continue this vision by seeing new programs and innovation have great impact through RMI. RMI’s tagline of seeing lives (both US and Haitian) transformed in Christ and providing hope for their future has been a driving force for him and his team. In addition to leading RMI, in 2020 he co-founded the United American Chamber of Commerce of Southwest FL. He received his Master's in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University in 2022. He and his wife, Debbie, have two adult children and two grandchildren. Their son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren live in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Their daughter and her new husband are missionaries with RMI and live and minister in Aux Cayes, Haiti on the same mission center where she was born and grew up. Although Dan grew up riding enduro motorcycles in Haiti and used that mode of transportation all during his service in Haiti, he has fulfilled his dream of getting his US motorcycle license and enjoys riding his 2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Nomad with the motorcycle club from his church. He also enjoys reading and cooking. He recently took up kayaking and enjoys paddling around the backwaters of Southwest Florida.
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Having grown up in Haiti as a missionary kid and then spending 25 years living in Haiti, Dan has a unique understanding of the needs of the Haitian churches, communities, and schools. As a co-founder of RMI in 1988 and VP/Field Leader of RMI for 17 years, Dan has been able to bring vision and leadership to RMI as it grew. Since becoming President in 2006, he has had the opportunity to continue this vision by seeing new programs and innovation have great impact through RMI. RMI’s tagline of seeing lives (both US and Haitian) transformed in Christ and providing hope for their future has been a driving force for him and his team. In addition to leading RMI, in 2020 he co-founded the United American Chamber of Commerce of Southwest FL. He received his Master's in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University in 2022. He and his wife, Debbie, have two adult children and two grandchildren. Their son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren live in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Their daughter and her new husband are missionaries with RMI and live and minister in Aux Cayes, Haiti on the same mission center where she was born and grew up. Although Dan grew up riding enduro motorcycles in Haiti and used that mode of transportation all during his service in Haiti, he has fulfilled his dream of getting his US motorcycle license and enjoys riding his 2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Nomad with the motorcycle club from his church. He also enjoys reading and cooking. He recently took up kayaking and enjoys paddling around the backwaters of Southwest Florida.
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Kim Rose, Vice President
Kim works as Vice President and has a strong background in operational financials, production management and human resources gleaned from his experience as business owner, divisional production manager and director of HR. He has served in church as a deacon, adult Sunday School teacher, and on many committees. He joined RMI in November of 2009 and feels blessed and privileged to have a "front row seat" to God's work in Haiti. He's traveled to Haiti numerous times with vision teams, building homes and providing training to Haitian staff. Kim is married to Barbara, who is the director of RMI's Hope for Kidz program, and together they have two married sons and five wonderful grandchildren. His hobbies include motorcycling, reading and home remodeling.
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Kim works as Vice President and has a strong background in operational financials, production management and human resources gleaned from his experience as business owner, divisional production manager and director of HR. He has served in church as a deacon, adult Sunday School teacher, and on many committees. He joined RMI in November of 2009 and feels blessed and privileged to have a "front row seat" to God's work in Haiti. He's traveled to Haiti numerous times with vision teams, building homes and providing training to Haitian staff. Kim is married to Barbara, who is the director of RMI's Hope for Kidz program, and together they have two married sons and five wonderful grandchildren. His hobbies include motorcycling, reading and home remodeling.
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Rob Thompson, Director of Ministry Development
Rob returns to RMI after 5 years in pastoral ministry in New Jersey. He has previously served with RMI, first as VP of Operations in the RMI office in FL, and later as the Field Director in Haiti. Rob has served as a Youth Pastor, an Adult Pastor, and an Associate Pastor in NJ and Illinois. Rob received his Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and a Master of Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to RMI. He and his wife, Becky, have 3 kids. Becky is a Pharmacist with Walgreens. Their 2 oldest children are currently in college, and their youngest is in his latter years of high school.
Rob shares, "I’m thrilled to return to RMI after a wonderful five years at Beacon Church. My 28 years of church service have deepened my love for God’s mission. I’m excited to partner with RMI once again to advance the gospel and strengthen his church."
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Rob returns to RMI after 5 years in pastoral ministry in New Jersey. He has previously served with RMI, first as VP of Operations in the RMI office in FL, and later as the Field Director in Haiti. Rob has served as a Youth Pastor, an Adult Pastor, and an Associate Pastor in NJ and Illinois. Rob received his Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and a Master of Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to RMI. He and his wife, Becky, have 3 kids. Becky is a Pharmacist with Walgreens. Their 2 oldest children are currently in college, and their youngest is in his latter years of high school.
Rob shares, "I’m thrilled to return to RMI after a wonderful five years at Beacon Church. My 28 years of church service have deepened my love for God’s mission. I’m excited to partner with RMI once again to advance the gospel and strengthen his church."
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Mariah Blanco, Hope for Kidz Director
Mariah joined RMI full time in 2016 and brings a strong financial background with many years of experience as well to her role with us. Serving in children's ministries for most of her life has helped fuel her passion for Hope for Kidz. Her administrative mind and attention to detail are assets to our growing program. She also has a gift for marketing and creativity which helps support our ministry. She is a native Floridian and enjoys traveling with her family.
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Mariah joined RMI full time in 2016 and brings a strong financial background with many years of experience as well to her role with us. Serving in children's ministries for most of her life has helped fuel her passion for Hope for Kidz. Her administrative mind and attention to detail are assets to our growing program. She also has a gift for marketing and creativity which helps support our ministry. She is a native Floridian and enjoys traveling with her family.
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Barbara Rose, Hope for Kidz Administrative Support
Barbara joined the RMI ministry in June, 2012 after a career in medical business administration. As a director and consultant for ambulatory surgery centers, her responsibilities included multi-department management, budgets, and financial reporting. She has served on several churches' finance committees and enjoyed working in many areas of the church. Barbara's love for ministry, specifically a ministry for children is what she's most passionate about. She feels extremely blessed to serve with our Haitian staff and those representing Hope for Kidz in the US churches in this amazing ministry where children receive a Christ-centered education and are being fed. Barbara is married to Kim, RMI's Vice President of Operations and has two married sons, much-loved daughters-in-law and seven precious grandchildren. She loves boating and all family activities.
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Barbara joined the RMI ministry in June, 2012 after a career in medical business administration. As a director and consultant for ambulatory surgery centers, her responsibilities included multi-department management, budgets, and financial reporting. She has served on several churches' finance committees and enjoyed working in many areas of the church. Barbara's love for ministry, specifically a ministry for children is what she's most passionate about. She feels extremely blessed to serve with our Haitian staff and those representing Hope for Kidz in the US churches in this amazing ministry where children receive a Christ-centered education and are being fed. Barbara is married to Kim, RMI's Vice President of Operations and has two married sons, much-loved daughters-in-law and seven precious grandchildren. She loves boating and all family activities.
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Debbie Shoemaker, Director of Communications
As Director of Communications, Debbie is responsible for all of RMI's publications, brochures, displays and branding. She also supervises RMI social media activities. She writes, edits and designs RMI's products, including editing the missionaries' newsletters. Being a TCK (Third Culture Kid - her parents were missionaries with Child Evangelism Fellowship, pioneering CEF's ministry on US military bases in Germany) helped her transition into being a missionary wife to Dan in Haiti. During their 25 years in Haiti they raised 2 TCKs of their own. Their son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren live in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Their daughter and her new husband are missionaries with RMI and live and minister in Haiti on the same mission center where she was born and grew up. She enjoys jewelry making, crafting, gardening and time with family. One of her most favorite things about living in the US (after 25 years in the tropics) is the fact that the entire house has air conditioning, making living life at home so much more enjoyable.
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As Director of Communications, Debbie is responsible for all of RMI's publications, brochures, displays and branding. She also supervises RMI social media activities. She writes, edits and designs RMI's products, including editing the missionaries' newsletters. Being a TCK (Third Culture Kid - her parents were missionaries with Child Evangelism Fellowship, pioneering CEF's ministry on US military bases in Germany) helped her transition into being a missionary wife to Dan in Haiti. During their 25 years in Haiti they raised 2 TCKs of their own. Their son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren live in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Their daughter and her new husband are missionaries with RMI and live and minister in Haiti on the same mission center where she was born and grew up. She enjoys jewelry making, crafting, gardening and time with family. One of her most favorite things about living in the US (after 25 years in the tropics) is the fact that the entire house has air conditioning, making living life at home so much more enjoyable.
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Julie Fuller, Bookkeeper
Julie comes to RMI with a background in business operations management in the construction industry with a B.A. in Business Supervision and Management. Julie has been married to her husband Sean for 25 years and they have two boys, Logan (23) and Alex (19). She has a passion for studying God’s Word and helping women grow in their walk with the Lord through Bible study. She has the privilege of serving the Lord by teaching in the McGregor Baptist Church Women’s Ministry. In her free time, she loves playing pickleball with Sean, Logan, and Alex, and hanging out with her dog Tahoe a 6-year-old Weimaraner who is a good dog that does bad things.
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Julie comes to RMI with a background in business operations management in the construction industry with a B.A. in Business Supervision and Management. Julie has been married to her husband Sean for 25 years and they have two boys, Logan (23) and Alex (19). She has a passion for studying God’s Word and helping women grow in their walk with the Lord through Bible study. She has the privilege of serving the Lord by teaching in the McGregor Baptist Church Women’s Ministry. In her free time, she loves playing pickleball with Sean, Logan, and Alex, and hanging out with her dog Tahoe a 6-year-old Weimaraner who is a good dog that does bad things.
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