Meet our Team

Leadership Team
Nathan and Tricia LaGrange
Executive Director (Nathan)
Nathan and Tricia LaGrange
With over 25 years of pastoral and business experience, Nathan is honored to serve as the Executive Director of ORI. Nathan and Tricia have been married over 25 years, have 4 children and one grand baby. In the midst of everything Nathan and Tricia have experienced, they remain in awe of the transformative and refreshing presence of the Lord. They have a deep passion for Jesus, love for our amazing hosts and a desire to see every leader "refreshed through R.E.S.T."
Aaron Elliott
Director of Operations and Finance
Aaron Elliott
With 20+ years of ministry and business experience, Aaron is honored to serve as the Director of Operations and Finance. Aaron and Shelli have been married 25+ years, have three kids, and love to see lives transformed through an encounter with the Holy Spirit. Aaron’s ministry experience has cultivated a deep passion for providing refreshing R.E.S.T. for pastors, global workers, and Christian leaders.
Ryan and Dinah Claytor
Staff Care Director (Ryan)
Ryan and Dinah Claytor
Ryan has served in pastoral ministry for more than 30 years, shepherding church families in Hawaii, Texas, and most recently, shepherding missionaries serving in 50 countries around the world. Ryan is passionate about serving leaders and their families — walking alongside them and helping them to thrive as they live out God’s call on their lives. Married to his college sweetheart, Dinah, together they have three adult children.
Abigail Russell
Director of Communication and Development
Abigail Russell
Abigail is passionate about seeing faithful men and women equipped to fulfill their God-given missions. With experience serving several nonprofit organizations in communication and development roles, a background in missions and as a pastor's kid, Abigail brings a unique understanding and perspective. A Tennessee native, Abigail currently resides in Indiana and is a graduate of Milligan and Johnson Universities, holding a Master's degree in Ethics and Leadership.
Support Team
Celeste Allen
Staff Care/Resource Development
Celeste Allen
A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Celeste has been involved in international Christian work for over thirty years, serving in Asia, the United Kingdom, and Italy--where she hosted an Oasis for twelve years. She returned to the US in late 2023 to join ORI’s Staff Care Team. Celeste is also a writer, retreat leader, and mentor. Her passion is to help people connect with God.
Don Clifton
Website Administrator
Don Clifton
Don studied Electrical Engineering at Oregon State and Neuroscience at the UCLA Brain Research Institute. He worked for over 35 years at the University of Washington as a Professor in the Ob/Gyn department conducting research in reproductive neuroendocrinology. He is now retired and enjoying his five grandchildren. Don loves the Lord, enjoys computer programming, and is delighted to help at Oasis Rest International.
Board Members
Preston Byrd
Board Treasurer
Preston Byrd
Originally from Dallas, Texas, Preston Byrd works as a CPA for a firm in downtown Portland, Oregon. Preston is a friend and supporter of Oasis Rest International and is also involved with Joni and Friends. He is married with two children. Preston came to faith in Jesus in his early twenties. His experience was one of being pursued by God and is thankful for grace!
Jason Curtis
Board Member
Jason Curtis
Jason Curtis has served as a pastor, a director of a Christian nonprofit, a businessman, and as a coach/consultant. He has served churches in South Carolina and Oregon, and also spent ten years in Edinburgh, Scotland. His passion for ORI stems from his own experiences of needing rest. Jason and Marya (pronounced, “Maria”) have been married for almost 30 years and have three sons.
Matthew Gillette
Board Member
Matthew Gillette
Matt Gillette is the Founder and CEO of Gillette Wealth Management, a firm specializing in comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals and families. Matt is also a passionate advocate for education and economic development, actively supporting various nonprofit organizations serving under-resourced communities. He is also a Partner and Board Member of Adobe Road Winery.
Shannon Johnson
Board Member
Shannon Johnson
Shannon spent the first 12 years of her career in full-time ministry, then practiced counseling, and is now a fundraising professional for Christian higher education. She has found it compelling to have so many passions and life experiences come together as an Oasis Rest International board member. She and her husband, Michael, are raising 3 children; together they love sports and family adventures, and live in Vancouver, Washington.
Nathan and Tricia LaGrange
Board Member (Nathan)
Nathan and Tricia LaGrange
With over 25 years of pastoral and business experience, Nathan is honored to serve as the Executive Director of ORI. Nathan and Tricia have been married over 25 years, have 4 children and one grand baby. In the midst of everything Nathan and Tricia have experienced, they remain in awe of the transformative and refreshing presence of the Lord. They have a deep passion for Jesus, love for our amazing hosts and a desire to see every leader "refreshed through R.E.S.T."
James Madison
Board Member
James Madison
James Madison is CEO (Chief Energy Officer), Speaker, Trainer and Coach at On Purpose Life, LLC. He helps successful and purpose driven senior leaders leave burnout and overwhelm behind to lead winning teams in the achievement of extraordinary results. James' passion for inspiring and igniting growth in others is what makes him excited to be on the board of Oasis Rest International.
Alan Starr
Board Member
Alan Starr
Alan Starr has worked with Wycliffe Bible Translators for the past 34 years. For eighteen years, he worked in Cameroon, Africa and raised his family there. Since June 2019, he is the Field Coordinator for the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo, serving as a liaison between donors in the US and nationals translating in these countries. Alan and DeEtte have been married 28 years, and have 3 children.
Ron Stohler
Board Member
Ron Stohler
Ron has a passion to encourage leaders of all kinds from his corporate experience and pastoral leadership. Today, he serves as an executive coach, consultant, an elder in his local church, and now on the board with ORI. Ron and his bride Sharon have been married 34 years and raised three adult children. They enjoy exploring new places and getting outdoors. They live in Indianapolis, IN.
Brian Sunderland
Board Chairman
Brian Sunderland
Married and father of two children, Brian Sunderland (JD, George Mason) lives near Portland, Oregon. He is the founder and Executive Director of a nonprofit that helps thousands of individuals each year struggling with financial adversity. In addition, he has launched two companies that are meant to advance God's kingdom. His passion to glorify the Lord forms the basis for serving on the board of Oasis Rest International.
John Um
Board Member
John Um
John Um’s own journey of faith has made him eager to help Oasis Rest International provide restorative experiences for pastors, global workers, and Christian leaders.
Oasis Hosts
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Europe
Britt Burbridge & Sheri Dugan
Oasis of Peace
Gorenja vas, Občina Gorenja vas - Poljane, Slovenia
Andy and Nicole Limmer
Casa Na Fronteira Oasis
Vila Real de Santo Antonio, Portugal
Amber Stark
The Good Book Oasis
Tomášov, Slovakia
South/Central America
Ben and Krista Balke
Oasis Nuevas Fuerzas
Grecia, Costa Rica
United States - West
Mark and Jayne Brewster
Shepherd's Rest Oasis
Sumas, Washington
Daniel and Jenny Eisenhut
Where Eagles Soar Oasis
Otis Orchards, Washington
Laurel House Oasis
Grants Pass, Oregon
Tim and Ericka Harris
Selah Oasis
Bend, Oregon
Kelly and Judy Moore
The Haven at Mount Herman &
Shepherd's Loft Oasis
Monument, Colorado
Harold and Kimmy Otterlei
The Evergreen House Oasis
Oregon City, Oregon
Jon and Candice Rowe
Mountain Top
Running Springs, California
United States - South
Craig and Theresa Bowen
Every Generation Farm
Near Greenville, South Carolina
Alan Brown
Suncoast Oasis
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Tom and Karen Friedrichs
Broom Tree Landing Oasis
Gretna, Virginia
Wendy Hinzsman
The Blessing
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
David and Theresa Knauss
Altavista's WellSpring Oasis
Altavista, Virginia
Andreas and Marny Kostenberger
Oak Tree Cottage
Wake Forest, North Carolina
Mark and Pam Taft
Bethesda House Oasis
Charlotte, North Carolina
United States - Northeast
Brad and Becky Gerlach
The Homestead
Spring Run, Pennsylvania
United States - Midwest
Dan and Diana Czech
Great Lakes Oasis
Southeast Wisconsin,
West Asia
Oasis by the Sea
West Asia