Family Promise announces retirement of Executive Director Tom Miller and introduces successor Krystle Vodron

MIDLAND Family Promise of Midland announced in a news release the retirement of Tom Miller, who has served as executive director for 13 years. His retirement will be effective on August 1, 2024. Succeeding him is Krystle Vodron, a dedicated and passionate leader with a rich background in education and community service.

In his heartfelt retirement letter, Tom Miller reflected on his journey with Family Promise of Midland:

“It’s with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement from Family Promise of Midland effective August 1, 2024. I was Blessed, to have been given the opportunity by a core group of forward-thinking individuals who brought Family Promise to Midland, to nurture the organization to assist families in need.”

Miller’s tenure began on February 14, 2011, with the organization’s first family, a single mother with two young daughters. Over the years, he has been profoundly moved by the resilience and determination of the families he has served, highlighting the critical role Family Promise plays in breaking the cycle of poverty through support, generosity, and compassion, the release said.

Miller expressed his confidence in Krystle Vodron’s ability to lead Family Promise of Midland into a new era of growth and success: “I am TRULY happy to introduce Krystle Vodron, the incoming Executive Director for Family Promise of Midland. I’m confident that her leadership, youth, energy, and open-mindedness will catapult Family Promise of Midland to new heights! Family Promise of Midland has a lot of opportunities to grow and I’m excited for what the future holds!”

Krystle Vodron brings over 16 years of experience in education, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics from Bloomsburg University and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Her extensive background in non-profits and community service, positions her well to lead Family Promise of Midland, the release said.

Through her leadership roles and experiences, Vodron is determined to make a lasting impact on the Midland community and surrounding areas. She recognizes the growing number of families experiencing homelessness and is committed to being part of the solution.

Krystle Vodron shared her excitement about her new role: “I’ve worked for various non-profits and churches throughout the years and quickly realized that I could do more to help those in need. The number of families considered homeless in our area is growing and I want to be part of that change!”

Vodron, alongside her husband BJ and their two boys, Brittain and Brantley, enjoys camping and traveling, creating lasting memories with their family.

Family Promise of Midland extends its deepest gratitude to Tom Miller for his years of dedicated service and visionary leadership. His legacy will continue to inspire and guide the organization as it transitions to new leadership under Krystle Vodron.

Family Promise is a nonprofit organization committed to addressing family homelessness in Midland, striving to help families achieve sustainable independence. Through a network of local affiliates and community partnerships, Family Promise provides shelter, meals, and support services to families experiencing homelessness, empowering them to secure stable housing and regain self-sufficiency. For more information about Family Promise and their commitment to ending family homelessness, visit www.familypromiseofmidland.com.