Meet Our Team
Dwight Tostenson
Chief Executive Officer, President and Co-Founder
As Chief Executive Officer, Dwight oversees the strategic direction of the organization with a particular emphasis on the Virtues for Success curriculum. Dwight has been approved by the Bureau of Prisons to serve as a mentor for incarcerated individuals and routinely visits the prisons in which The Redemption Project operates. Dwight has a strong passion for social justice and for providing second chances to former felons. He also brings over 20 years of executive management experience to the organization.
dtostenson@redemptionproject.org
952-913-9960
Odell Wilson
mentorship director
As Mentorship Services Director, John is responsible for The Redemption Project’s (TRP) Mentorship program by recruiting, educating, training, supporting, and retaining Mentors, and connecting them to inmates (TRP Fellows) while incarcerated.
After graduating with a Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Penn State University, Odell was employed as a rehabilitation consultant with Sevdy and Locket Rehabilitation Service from 1991 to 1993 and went on to become a Vocational and Educational Counselor at the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation from 1993 to 1997. Odell recently worked as a Supervisory Federal Probation and Pretrial Service Officer until his recent retirement after 27 years of service.
952.913.9869
Bradley Ratgen
education director & grant writer
As Education Director of The Redemption Project, Brad will be teaching the inmates the Socratic method, and social adaptation skills to assist them in their re-entry into society & the second chance job market, as well as how to consistently be people of good character based on unchanging virtues that they can apply in their daily lives.
Brad is a native Minnesotan who grew up and graduated high school in Hastings and then attended both Gustavus Adolphus College and William Mitchell College of Law where he earned a Juris Doctor degree and embarked on a 25+ year career as an attorney.
Brad is a proud TRP Fellow and is excited to be part of the team now at The Redemption Project.
Bruce Morrissette
education manager
As Education Manager for The Redemption Project, Bruce will facilitate TRPs Virtues for Success Curriculum inside Federal and State prisons
Bruce is a native to Minnesota, growing up in North St. Paul. Bruce spent 30 years working in Public Education as a School Psychologist and Associate Principal. He has also been, and still is, a Varsity High School Coach with 25 years’ experience as such.
Bruce has been a volunteer in a Federal Prison for 16 years and sees working inside the prison system as being a “Life Coach”.
Malcolm Olatunde
Support & employment director
As our Employment & Support Director, Malcolm brings a strategic and deeply compassionate approach to leadership. He is responsible for developing and executing initiatives aimed at attracting new supporting & employment partners and strengthening relationships with existing ones. In addition, he plays a vital role in supporting our Fellows through their reentry journeys, ensuring their needs are met and that they are fully prepared to pursue meaningful employment opportunities.
Originally from Birmingham, London, England, Malcolm is a lifelong advocate for mentorship, service, and personal development. With a strong commitment to providing for his family and empowering others, he has dedicated his career to uplifting those around him, helping individuals unlock their potential and navigate life’s transitions.
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Career Highlights:
- Executive at IBM
- Global President of Diversity and Inclusion at IBM
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science
- Master's Degree - Network Security
- Master's Degree - Business Administration (MBA)
Certificates:
- Six Sigma
- Executive Emotional Intelligence
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- CPR
- Peer Leadership
molatunde@redemptionproject.org
Support Services: 952-913-9205
Ann Staloch
advancement director
Ann Staloch brings a blend of community leadership, nonprofit experience, and fundraising strategy to The Redemption Project. She currently serves as President of the Waseca Economic Development Authority and sits on the Board of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. A lifelong believer in service, Ann is an active Rotarian and Exchangite, dedicating her time to youth-focused organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters and Junior Achievement.
Ann is known for her ability to turn vision into action, mobilizing resources, unifying teams, and delivering results with clarity and heart. At TRP, she works alongside the CEO to strengthen fundraising efforts, engage mission-aligned partners, and ensure every dollar raised directly affects the lives of justice-impacted individuals working toward a second chance.
Tom Pippitt
Operations Director
In his role as Operations Director, Tom works with the Mentorship, Support, and Employment Directors as well as the day-to-day operations of The Redemption Project, and keeps the organization up-to-date on the latest technology. He also strives to keep in contact with many of our ‘Fellows’.
Tom has over 30 years of experience in the field of technology as well as a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering from the University of St. Thomas. He was also previously incarcerated at the Federal Medical Center in Rochester, MN. It was there that he became a proud graduate of TRP’s Virtues for Success class. Having experienced the power of redemption and taking responsibility for one’s actions himself, Tom is driven to help other incarcerated individuals who want to be positive members of their community. Oh, and he has a great singing voice too!
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Career Highlights:
- Egress Inc - Independent Database Technical Consultant
- Uxsys Inc - Director of Operations
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree - Advertising Design | College of New Jersey
- Master's Degree - Software Engineering | University of St Thomas
Certificates:
- Peer Recovery Specialist
Leadership & Volunteer Experience:
- Member of the Skyway Governance Advisory Committee
- Board Member of the CapitolRiver Council
Christine Fitz
administrative assistant
As an Administrative/Finance specialist, Christine provides her expertise in administration and finance. In this role, Christine is responsible for financial, facilities, business and administrative activities. Christine participates in strategic planning and problem solving, policy formulation and budgetary decisions, as well as offering financial counsel and guidance on the implications of institutional decisions. In her over 20 years of experience, she has helped businesses and non-profits adjust to utilize their resources to continue to maximize their goals.
In her personal life, Christine enjoys her family, friends, dog, volunteering and outdoor activities of golf, walking, running, and pickleball.