MEET TEAM BENDIX

Danielle provides IT support for Bendix Academy. With many years of small business Information Technology experience, she is a valuable member of our team in keeping us connected, online, and streamlined!

Lead by Abbie, EctoHR created a custom recruiting plan focused on Bendix Academy’s mission and culture. Founded in 2005, EctoHR provides a variety of human resource consulting and outsourcing services to various clients.

Ruthie provides her talent to Bendix Academy by finding, researching, and writing foundation grant applications. She has extensive experience in helping nonprofits develop their fundraising abilities.  Based in Eastern Kentucky and raised in Texas, Ruthie graduated...

Laura Huth-Rhoades is a dynamic, high-energy consultant and trainer at do good Consulting who specializes in the organizational growth needs of smaller, mid-sized, and start-up operations. Laura's talents meet at the intersection of fundraising and revenue...

Leah brings decades of experience as a graphic artist to Bendix Academy, designing beautiful and engaging pieces for use both online and in print. Leah is the mother of an early student of the mentorship program and understands Bendix's value and impact on young people.

Jake Larioza and his wife, Priscilla Melendez, are a dynamic duo who use their video and photography talents to produce highly effective and visually pleasing marketing videos for Bendix Academy. Their business, O&A Creatives, is based in Howell, Michigan.

Born and raised in Royal Oak, Michigan, Todd was mentored by his father while restoring antique aircraft and fixing things around the house. Todd retired early from a career in information technology to become the Director & Creator of the Warbirds of Glory...

Cheryl is the corporate fundraiser on Team Bendix. With over 25 years of experience as a leader in global sales, including working in marketing at Delta Airlines, she understands the landscape and complexity of corporate giving and sponsorship. She has her own...