Ray Ruecker
Ray is the Founder and Managing Director of Connect 5000. Over the past 15 years, Ray has worked with countless companies nationwide with effective lead generation campaigns and sales prospecting strategies that boost revenue.
Ray has also served as Acting Director of Sales for companies who need prospecting and sales structure in place until a permanent replacement is found, providing strategic guidance and implementation services to drive sales force performance. Prior to Connect 5000, Ray co-founded IT Lead Source, a lead generation firm catering to software, tech and consulting companies.
Ray has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. He currently lives in the Kansas City metro with his wife of 16 years, dog, and two children.
Born in Saigon, Vietnam and adopted at a young age in California, his lifelong mission is to support and fund adoptions for families who want to adopt children but lack the financial means to do so. Ray is also an avid Kansas City Royals, Denver Broncos, and Kansas Jayhawks fan.
Ray’s contact information:
Email: rruecker@connect5000.com
Phone: 913-481-8941
Danita Regehr
Danita is the Director of Finance and Accounting. She’s been with Connect 5000 since the beginning and is responsible for all aspects of their financial management, accounting, and payroll and has over 22 years of corporate accounting and finance experience.
Danita also provides financial leadership for various companies in the Kansas City metro.
She worked at Sprint as a finance analyst in the accounting and finance departments for 8 years before joining Connect 5000.
Danita has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. Danita currently resides on a small farm in southwest Missouri where she raises cows and chickens.
An avid runner when not managing company books, Danita can be found with her husband chasing after their two sons. She’s completed 4 half marathons to date and another passion of hers is supporting Operation Underground Railroad, an organization that actively fights against child sex trafficking.
Danita’s contact information:
Email: finance@connect5000.com
Phone Number: 913-488-7667
Favorite Charity: Operation Underground Railroad
Casey Cantrell
Casey is the Business Development Manager tasked with overseeing and expanding the Southeast Region. She has worked in various client and business development roles for over 5 years. She’s responsible for business development, recruiting, managing and new client acquisition.
Casey has a Bachelors in Business - Non Profit Leadership from LaGrange College. She currently resides in the Atlanta metro with her husband and their two dogs. She’s one of 5 sisters and is passionate about quality time with her family and friends.
Casey and her husband are huge Atlanta Braves fans, attending 10 plus games a season! They’re also avid supporters of the Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Falcons. Casey and her family are huge travel bugs & love exploring new places. She enjoys mornings at the gym, cooking, loving on her dogs, Christmas time, and a good shopping trip.
Email: ccantrell@connect5000.com
Phone Number: 706-662-6111
Favorite Charity: Bunny’s Buddies
Nisah Tahara
Nisah is Connect 5000’s resident Learning and Organizational Development Director. For over 30 years Nisah has assessed, designed and implemented learning programs including trainings for several major automotive manufacturers including General Motors, Ford and Honda, DTE Energy, The State of Michigan Department of Transportation, Detroit Public Schools Community District, construction companies including Barton Malow and AECOM, cyber security and IT firms.
Nisah has consulted on projects internationally in Western Canada and China as conference speaker, presenter and instructor. She holds an MS in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development from Eastern Michigan University, a BA in International Business Management with Distinction at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida and a Graduate Certificate in Cross Cultural Communication from the University of Commerce in Tianjin, China.
Nisah’s contact information:
Email: ntahara@connect5000.com
Phone Number: 727-543-9238
Favorite Charity: Girls Who Code
Ron Jaramillo
Ron is the Director of Technology and Business Development. He’s worked at various companies in the corporate world serving as an IT Manager, IT Director, and IT Consultant. For 10 plus years, Ron was also the owner of a health and technology staffing firm. Ron has extensive experience in Technology, Management, and Recruitment.
Ron has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, and Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. He currently resides in the Kansas City metro area with his wife of 30 years, son, 2 daughters, 1 husky dog, and 2 cats.
Ron likes to run, spend time with family, attend church, and hit the golf course periodically. He’s very passionate about serving his church and helping people in need. He is also an avid Kansas Jayhawk, Chiefs, Royals, and sports fan.
Ron’s contact information:
Email: rjaramillo@connect5000.com
Phone Number: 913-207-7039
Favorite Charity: Children’s Mercy
Tiffany Miller
Tiffany is the Director of Operations and Partnerships. With over two decades of work and life experience, Tiffany has gained strategic experience in B2B inbound and outbound, MQL‘s, SQL’s, lead generation, marketing, and sales along with operational development, execution, and delivery. These industries include company sizes from 5 to 5000+ in Software, Healthcare, Consulting, IT, and Food and Beverage. During this time, she has gained valuable knowledge and acumen for business and growth.
Tiffany fully funded her Bachelor’s degree in Business from Kansas State University and lives in Olathe, Kansas with her husband of 14 years, 2 kids, 3 step kids, 3 dogs, and 1 cat!
Tiffany believes in working hard for what you want, thanking God for each day, and giving back to others.
Tiffany’s contact information:
Email: tmiller@connect5000.com
Phone Number: 913-754-6689
Favorite Charity: Dress for Success KC
Addie Kate Pruett
Email: akpruett@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: Community Action for Improvement, Inc. (CAFI)
Alexa Wolforth
Email: alexa@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: The Innocence Project
Ashton Jarrell
Email: ajarrell@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: The Miracle League
Brandi Williams
Email: bwilliams@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: Shriner’s Hospital
Chelsie Turnbough
Email: cturnbough@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: St. Judes
Chuck Corcoran
Email: ccorcoran@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: Wheeler Mission
Cynthia Murdock
Email: cmurdock@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: Autism Speaks
David Hill
Email: dhill@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: Angels Among Pet Rescue
Frankie Teel
Email: fteel@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: JOY FM Radio
Hanna Rodriguez
Email: hanna@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: All Scripture Baptist Church
Kathleen C. Grant
Email: kgrant@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: Doctors Without Borders
Morgan Purselley
Email: mpurselley@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: LifeWire
Patti Mbachu
Email: pmchavbu@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: American Cancer Society
Rachel Woodyard
Email: rwoodyard@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: Carry The Load
Katelynn Hadjopoulos
Email: katelynn@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: Isaiah 117 House
Lacey Glasgow
Email: lacey@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: Hope for Children Foundation
Kali Papierski
Email: kali@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: PTSD Foundation of America
Debbie Mitchell
Email: dmitchell@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: Make-A-Wish Foundation
Kayla Nunemaker
Email: kayla@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: Midwest Animal ResQ
James Layne
Email: jlayne@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: The Salvation Army
Irena Rice
Email: irena@connect5000.com
Favorite Charity: New House