Meet Our Team
Dwight H. Tostenson
Chief Executive Officer
Dwight Tostenson is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Redemption Project. As the architect of the Virtues for Success™ curriculum, he has built a transformative program that equips justice-impacted individuals with the tools to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society. Under his leadership, The Redemption Project has grown into a recognized leader in second-chance employment and community reintegration.
Drawing on decades of leadership experience in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, Dwight brings a unique ability to connect vision with execution. He works closely with Associates and community stakeholders to ensure The Redemption Project remains focused on reducing recidivism and creating lasting opportunities for success.
Passionate about service, Dwight believes in the power of partnerships, accountability, and personal growth to change lives, not just for our Associates, but for families and communities across Minnesota and beyond.
dtostenson@redemptionproject.org
952-913-9960
Malcolm Olatunde
Community director
As Community Director, Malcolm helps bridge the gap between incarceration and successful community reintegration. He meets with Associates after their release, connects them with essential reentry resources, learns about their employment goals and abilities, and collaborates with our Employment Director to match them with opportunities that support long-term success.
molatunde@redemptionproject.org
Support Services: 952-913-9205
Dave Snider
Partnership & Advancement Director
Dave develops strategic partnerships with employers, community organizations, and supporters to expand opportunities for our Associates as they transition back into the community. He also leads TRP's advancement efforts by cultivating donor relationships and securing the resources needed to sustain and grow our life-changing mission.
Bradley Ratgen
Education & Grant director
Brad oversees The Redemption Project's Virtues for Success educational program, ensuring our classes, student records, and program administration support every participant's journey toward personal growth and successful reentry. He also leads TRP's grant development efforts, securing funding and managing grant reporting to help sustain and expand our mission.
Tom Pippitt
It Director
Tom leads The Redemption Project's information technology, managing the systems, databases, websites, reporting, and digital solutions that support every aspect of the organization's mission. With more than 30 years of experience in technology and a Master's in Software Engineering from the University of St. Thomas, he brings both technical expertise and lived experience as a graduate of TRP's Virtues for Success™ program, helping the organization expand its impact while empowering others to build successful futures.
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.