Board of Directors
Compassion Child Care is managed by a volunteer board of directors.
Pastor Rich Merkouris, Chair
Ben DeSchepper
Mandy DeSchepper
Michael Johnson
Holly Johnson
Ross Reitsma
Crystal Reitsma
Chris Ritter
Deidra Ritter
Barry Termaat
Dr. Jill Termaat
Bill Termaat
Jayne Termaat
Staff
Toni Wiseley, Program Director
I currently reside here in Sioux Falls with my spouse Aaron and our sons Kasyn and Knox. I am originally from Phoenix, Arizona and have lived in many different places. I am passionate about bringing love and light into the lives of all children, but especially those who come from low income families. I myself come from a very diverse upbringing and love to share the strength God gives through my own experiences. When not working to develop the minds of our youth, you can find me at the movies with my families, playing at the park with my wild boy or snuggled up at home with a good book. I love working at CCC and having the unique opportunity of helping families in many additional aspects as well as providing outstanding childcare.
Marty Merriman, Spiritual Director
Marty Merriman resides in Sioux Falls with her husband Larry of 37 years. They have five children and five grandchildren. She is passionate about the Word of God, children, family, the New York Yankees, and gardening. Marty and her husband are members of First Evangelical Free Church in Sioux Falls where she is the nursery coordinator and teaches first grade Sunday school. When she thinks about the children and families that CCC serves, she says, “I am excited to let them know the plan God has for their lives and that they can love and trust Him.”
Kathy Wellendorf, Office Assistant
Kathy Wellendorf and her husband Jim, have lived in Sioux Falls for twenty eight years following Jim's retirement from the Army. They have one son Isaac.Kathy and Jim are members of First Evangelical Free Church. Working and volunteering at Compassion Child Care continues to be both a blessing and a joy for the Wellendorfs as they observe the children growing and learning more about Jesus.
Danielle Muska, Director of Operations
Danielle Muska lives in Sioux Falls with her husband Dawson and sons Jonah, Ezra and Gideon. She can usually be found drinking coffee while chasing the boys around. She loves the opportunity she gets to share Jesus with families at CCC as well as being part of meeting a specific and unique need in Sioux Falls.