ABOUT GRAHAM CRISIS

Graham Crisis Center, Inc., a non-profit organization located in Graham, Young County Texas, is for the purpose of assisting families and individuals in crisis so that they can become independent and self-sufficient.

Our mission is to provide basic needs, both physical and emotional. We offer shelter, food, counseling, life-coaching, and benevolence so the families and individuals can start building a good foundation to thrive.

Our Staff

Janna Rasmussen

Executive Director

Hometown: Arlington, TX

Education: BBS Political Science,        Hardin-Simmons University

Family: Married to Dan for 28 years;               2 adult children: Dane and Claire

Pets: Siamese cat (Aja)                                    2 Chihuahua mix dogs (Chavo & Frida)

Favorite Candy: Hot Tamales

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Dream Vacation: Greece – Crete & Santorini

Favorite Sonic Drink: Unsweet tea w/ lime

First Job: Teaching swimming lessons

Hobbies: Cooking, entertaining, reading, kayaking

Most people don’t know: I play piano & violin

Best thing someone said to me: “Honey, I’ll do the dishes!”

When I’m not at work, I love to: Go camping!

Joy Petersen

Executive Assistant

Hometown: Graham, TX

Education: Graham High School

Family: 4 children, Tyler, Aspen, Cody and Easton

Pets: Golden Retriever (Bailey)

Favorite Candy: Cinnamon Bears

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Dream Vacation: St. Croix, USVI

Favorite Sonic Drink: Cranberry Limeaid 

First Job: Selling produce on Hwy 380/Springwood Dr.

Hobbies: Playing softball & kickball, gardening

Most people don’t know: I love Texa history

Best thing someone said to me: “Always bloom where you are planted”

When I’m not at work, I love to: Be outside or with family

Brad Partridge

Facilities Manager

Hometown: Munday, TX

Education: University of Texas at Austin

Family: Married to Cathy; 3 adult children: Heather, Mitch and Lance

Pets: The pups – Annie, Dasher, Emmie

Favorite Candy: Snickers

Favorite Holiday: 4th of July

Dream Vacation: All-Inclusive at any tropical beach

First Job: Sacker at local grocery store

Hobbies: Honey-Do’s

Most people don’t know: “Still a Secret!”

Best thing someone said to me: “I love you!”

When I’m not at work, I love to: Work on projects at the lake

Aspen Petersen

Nifty Thrifty Store

Hometown: Camp Lejeune, NC

Family: Mom, Joy, and 3 brothers

Pets: 2 cats 

Favorite Candy: Reese’s

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Favorite Sonic Drink: Sweet Tea

First Job: Wendy’s

Hobbies: Running, drawing, singing

Most people don’t know: I’m a military dependent (Military Brat)

Best thing someone said to me: “Always put God first”

When I’m not at work, I love to: Clean, organize, then run

Dee Pinto-Rodrigues

Nifty Thrifty Store

Hometown: Graham, TX

Family: Husband, 1 daughter, 1 son, 2 grandsons

Pets: 2 dogs, 3 cats, 3 cows

Favorite Candy: Chocolate

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Dream Vacation: the Beach

First Job: Wheat Truck Driver

Hobbies: Water aerobics, camping

Best thing someone said to me: I love you!

Most people don’t know: I lived overseas most of my life

When I’m not at work, I love to: be at home

Deborah O'Connor

Nifty Thrifty Store Manager

Hometown: Lubbock, TX

Family: Husband and 3 adult children

Pets: 8 goats, 2 dogs, 1 kitten

Favorite Candy: Butterfingers

Favorite Holiday: Birthday

Dream Vacation: Greece

Favorite Sonic Drink: Diet Coke

First Job: Braniff Airways

Hobbies: Travel, goat herding, & thrifting, of course!

Most people don’t know: I’m a travel agent

Best thing someone said to me: “I want your hair!”

When I’m not at work, I love to: Travel, garden, hang out with family

Cassandra Barraza

Food Pantry Manager

Hometown: Glendale, AZ

Education: Some college: Psychology & Non-Profit

Family: Husband, 2 stepdaughters 

Pets: 2 dogs – Axel & Lilly, 2 cats – Thumper & Ghost

Favorite Candy: Take 5

Favorite Holiday: 4th of July

Dream Vacation: Bora Bora

Favorite Sonic Drink: Unsweet Peach Tea

First Job: Burger King

Hobbies: Crafts, reading, road trips

Most people don’t know: I don’t like crowds

When I’m not at work, I love to: spend time with my husband

Stephen May

Food Pantry/Donation Center

Hometown: Graham, TX

Education: Highschool and Chef School

Family: Adult daughter in Germany

Pets: Dogs – Ling and Abby

Favorite Candy: Butterfingers

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Dream Vacation: France

First Job: Sale Barn

Hobbies: Working outdoors

Most people don’t know: Where I was born

Best thing someone said to me: “You don’t look your age!”

When I’m not at work, I love to: Cook and travel

Our Board:

Mike Sipes, President

Carolyn Scott, Secretary

Michelle Allen

Matt Bussey

 

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Philip Gough

Brent Bullock

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