Rod Handley Founder and President
Rod is the Founder and President of Character that Counts, which launched in July 2000. He and his wife, Janna, live in Lee's Summit, MO.
Greg Griffin Vice President and TGIW Executive Director
Greg joined the CTC team overseeing the TGIW (Teaching God's Infinite Wisdom) program in 2003. Greg and his wife, Sharon, live in Independence, MO.
Damion Cooper Collektive Company
Damion is the Founder of Collektive Company which launched on July 1, 2021. Damion and his wife, Krista have two beautiful daughters--Briella and Malia--and a son, Creed. They live in Lee's Summit, MO.
Derek Handley Director
Derek Handley joined the Character that Counts staff on June 1, 2023. Derek and his wife Mikala, and their daughter Rowan live in Lee's Summit, MO.
Bill Stutz Dedicated Life Coaching
Bill joined the Character that Counts team as a Certified Life Coach in 2010. Bill and his wife, Valerie, live in North Kansas City, MO.
Dan Meers KC Wolf
Dan Meers (aka KC Wolf) has been the Kansas City Chiefs mascot since 1989.
Janna Handley Administrative Assistant
Janna and Rod have been married for 31+ years (married on April 4, 1992).
Laura Maxwell Editor
Laura has been editing Rod's books for over 20 years.
Steve Sheridan Mission Wealthy Warriors
Steve began the ministry of MWW on 11/11/2011.
Tim Truesdale We Are Real Men
Tim joined the CTC team on January 1, 2018. Tim's day job is working with a VR company which provides services worldwide. He, and his wife Michelle, have four children and the Truesdale's live in Raytown, MO.
Patricia Plumb The Shepherd's Touch
Patricia Plumb is the Founder/Executive Director of The Shepherd's Touch. Patricia lives in North Kansas City, MO.
Mark Martinez Grand Slam Ministries
Mark is the author of the book, Hit Your Grand Slam. Mark lives in DeSoto, KS with his wife, Tracy, and three children. Mark's promotional video: https://vimeo.com/908373601
Dan Gerdes The Naismith Project
Dr. Dan Gerdes is the Director of Mental Performance @ Grand Canyon University; Phoenix, AZ. He also is the Director of The Naismith Project
Glen Nash Good News Coaching & Counseling
Glen is the President of Good News Coaching & Counseling effective September 2021. He previously served as Associate Pastor (Blue Springs Christian Church). Glen and his wife Kathy live in Blue Springs, MO.