Executive Team
Ronald Marlette: Executive Director
ron@missionsolano.org
Ron Marlette, his wife of 20 years, Jennifer and their four children reside in Fairfield, California. Ron is a native of Fairfield and was raised here as a youth. After a long career in the "fish business", as Ron calls it, he answered the calling he had long heard and enrolled at Multnomah Bible College in Portland, Oregon. He exited Multnomah Bible College in the mid-nineties, degree in hand; the new Reverend Ronald Marlette had a vision for his home, Solano County!
In 1998, after creating a partnership with Bay Area Rescue Missions in Richmond, California, Ron began to fulfill the vision of serving the homeless and underserved population of Solano County. It was a solo journey that was partnered with his faith in God, and the journey began in a donated office (by Board Chairman LeFever) on Buck Street in Vacaville.
No longer a "solo practice," Mission SOLANO has grown to 25 paid staff, numerous dedicated volunteers, and a campus on Travis Boulevard in Fairfield. Mission SOLANO has served over
75,000 guests since its' founding in 1998, plus numerous others with distribution of food,
clothing, warmth, love and all modalities of human social needs. Mission SOLANO became autonomous in 2002. National attention has been received by Mission SOLANO and its creation of the concept of Nomadic Sheltering. With the gracious and kind support of participating local churches, our guests, the homeless of Solano County, are transported to local supporting churches by our bus for feeding and overnight shelter from the elements. These church partners are truly a blessing to us and the homeless. Nomadic Sheltering would not be possible without their devoted efforts and generosity!
The vision for the homeless in Solano County continues, and Mission SOLANO is planning a new campus in the Fairfield area to more effectively serve the homeless of Solano County. We will increase our abilities to serve about 180 guests nightly, up considerably from out present nightly capacity of 50.
Although some local government support is gratefully acknowledged, the work is dependent upon the generous donations of individuals and businesses like yours.
Raymond Courtemanche: Director of Programs
raymond@missionsolano.org
Raymond Courtemanche is a licensed minister of the Gospel and a certified drug and alcohol counselor (CAADAC-2).
He has a beautiful wife, Teresa, and three awesome children: Matthew (20), Brianna (18) and Tea`Ray (13).
They make their home in Fairfield, CA and are members of Parkway Community Church. They love camping and walks on the beach.
Raymond’s personal mission statement is “to facilitate behavioral change from self to purpose.” His desire is to provide HOPE to everyone that God brings to Mission Solano.
H.O.P.E. has been defined as: Helping-Other-People-Escape—From Self to Purpose.
Raymond’s favorite Bible verse is John 1:12, “Yet to all who receive Him, to those who believe in His name, He gave the right to become the children of God. (NIV)
Rod Malloy: Development Director
rod@missionsolano.org
Rod Malloy leads fundraising and marketing efforts as Development Director for Mission SOLANO. Recently he served as Development Director for the National Organization for Marriage during the landmark 2008 national election season. Previously he directed Lutheran Services Florida’s Together in Faith – Arms Around 25th Anniversary Capital Campaign.
Previously, Rod has worked in leadership positions at Destiny Foundation in Orlando, Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa, the Bowery Mission in New York, Kids With a Promise in New York, and LMG Programs in Connecticut. He was a featured speaker at the Direct Mail Fundraisers Association of New York and the Direct Marketing Association Non-Profit Washington Conference. His fundraising opinions and comments have appeared in The New Yorker, DM News and Philanthropy Matters.
Rod’s life achievements include: published author (Malloy’s Sports Collectibles Value Guide, Chilton Books), Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America), Parent Leader (Parent Leadership Training Institute), and founding board member (I Matter Too, www.imattertoo.com).
Brian Evans: Chief Operations Officer
brian@missionsolano.org
Bio coming soon.
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