Our Staff
Blake and his wife Julie founded OnRamp to help meet a critical, unaddressed need in their community. Lack of reliable transportation traps individuals and families in a cycle of poverty. After meeting multiple single moms suffering this crisis, Blake leveraged his ministry experience as a pastor of a local church and his education in automotive engineering to develop OnRamp to provide not only reliable vehicles but also a full year of support free of charge to these families in need. Blake and Julie are proud parents of twins whom Blake dearly hopes will one day love Jesus and cars as much as him.
Blake Jennings Founder and President
Stephanie, Texas A&M class of ’13, Salt City Church member and a College Station local, has served as our Operations Director since May 2020 - overseeing the week-to-week operations, fundraising, events and bookkeeping for OnRamp. She leads our staff and volunteer teams, and also serves on the Client Care Team helping to interview and care for OnRamp’s clients. She’s also a mom of three young girls, so she understands firsthand some of the challenges many of our clients face.
Stephanie Mason Operations Director
Taylor, a graduate of Biola University’s Music in Worship program, brings significant experience in vocational ministry. Taylor has partnered with multiple nonprofits and charities, including OnRamp over the years, to care for families in need. “I have a desire to help people meet Jesus in practical ways. It’s hard to focus on your spiritual health if your physical, mental, and emotional health are in distress." She has served OnRamp as an advocate, a Client Care Team volunteer, a member of the Board of Directors, and now as a staff member. Taylor has lived in College Station since marrying her husband, Brandon, in 2017. In 2023, they welcomed triplets into their family!
Taylor Carlson Care Director
Cassidy and her husband, Jordan, moved to the Bryan-College Station area in 2017, and fell in love with the community. They are members of Brazos Fellowship, and serves as OnRamp’s Marketing Director, helping the organization communicate the mission well with donors, partners, and the community at large. She and Jordan have been married for 7 years and have two young daughters.
Cassidy Somervill Marketing Director
Our Board of Directors
Matt brings his expertise in auditing, process, and controls to the role of Treasurer for OnRamp. He is currently a Professor of Accounting with TAMU’s Mays Business School where he teaches auditing and executes research related to auditors, audit committees, and regulators. He completed his undergrad and Masters degrees at TAMU and a PhD at the University of Texas. In addition to raising their three children, Matt and his wife Kim serve in a variety of ministries and organizations in the BCS area. Matt is excited about helping alleviate poverty in the local community through the provision of (1) reliable vehicles and (2) other resources that enable financial self-sufficiency.
Matt Ege Board Chair
A Bryan native and Texas A&M University and UT Law alum, Donald practices law at West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry, P.C., the firm that set up OnRamp pro bono. Donald brings immense legal experience to our board which will help build an even stronger foundation for future ministry. He's also a first-generation college graduate and fluent Spanish speaker. Most importantly, he is passionate to share the grace of God with families in need through the gift of reliable transportation.
Donald Delgado Secretary
Austin earned his bachelor's degree in Cinema & Media Arts from Biola University and went on to receive a master of fine arts degree in Creative Writing from Western State Colorado University. After a five-year stint as a licensed real estate agent, Austin shifted careers to finance writing. He now writes public articles for the investing website, Seeking Alpha, as well as for the subscription-based investment research service, High Yield Landlord, combining his passion for writing with his interest and experience in real estate. One of his biggest non-financial writing projects has been the book, The Third Temptation: Rethinking the Role of the Church in Politics, which exhorts Christians to play a greater role in poverty relief. Austin lives in his namesake city of Austin, Texas, with his wife Heather and their two terrier mutts.
Austin Rogers Treasurer
Amber, a graduate of Sam Houston State University, brings 20 years of social work and ministry experience to the board. She studied musical theatre in college; however, when she began working part-time at an emergency shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence and sexual abuse, the Lord quickly shifted the trajectory of her life. She spent several years working with survivors of abuse while also serving as a women’s pastor for a university ministry. In 2018 the Lord led her to relocate to the Bryan/College Station area to serve a local church and she accepted a position with MCH Family Outreach as a Case Manager. She has joyfully served families, youth and children through family preservation services and recently transitioned into a role as Case Management Specialist. Amber believes that we can be a powerful demonstration of the love of Christ through advocacy, accountability and providing access to practical resources and support. She and her husband are particularly fond of parenting their brave toddler and will soon welcome their first daughter into the mix.
Amber Stevens Board Member
Ryan serves as the Community and Care Pastor of Grace Bible Church’s Southwood Campus. He brings to OnRamp nearly two decades of ministry experience particularly focused on caring for people and families in need and connecting them with resources in the community and in the church. Before moving to his current role, Ryan led Grace’s Youth Impact ministry which partners with parents of under-resourced youth to aid in developing their students into followers of Christ who will be the leaders of our community. He brings that passion for discipleship and service to OnRamp’s board and focuses his efforts on building our partnerships with sponsoring organizations who bring us clients. Ryan and his wife Andrea are proud parents of twins.
Ryan Poehl Board Member
Dr. Cole has 20 years of practice experience in the faith-based, nonprofit sector leading domestic anti-poverty programs, tackling international short-term assignments including fraud examination, and strategic and financial planning. Still a social worker at heart, her passion is helping individuals and organizations be their best through data and evidence. Catherine was thrilled to join OnRamp’s Board of Directors after leading a capstone project through the Bush School of Government and Public Service. She brings an enthusiasm for bridging social justice and performance. Catherine feels the grace and love of God daily through her husband Keith. They live in Bryan with their two sweet, but naughty, puppies Estee Lauder and Jessie Jane.
Catherine Cole Board Member
Megan Bock settled in BCS in 2001, and it's been home ever since. With her college sweetheart, Gabe, they are raising their three children here. Actively involved in Grace Southwood Bible Church, Megan's passion for community led her to found the Jingle Bell Market, a one-day shopping event that brings together the community to learn about a new local charity each year. As a co-founder of Bock Realty Group, she guides families home, emphasizing not just transactions, but building enduring community connections. Megan's passion for people and for them to know their value and worth is one of the many reasons she is excited to be a part of OnRamp.
Megan Bock Board Member
Tiffany brings her experience as a former OnRamp client to both our Board of Directors and our Client Care Team where she helps our team understand how best to care for those we serve. She helps lead the Brazos Valley chapter of Pretty Brown Girl, an organization dedicated to educating and empowering Black and Brown girls by encouraging self-acceptance while cultivating social, emotional & intellectual well-being. She loves to lend her hand to any individual, group or organization in the community who needs it, and lives by her grandfathers favorite mantra, “In order to be a good friend, one must show themselves friendly.”
Tiffany Thompson Board Member
Rami volunteers as the Head of Vehicle Acquisitions for OnRamp, which is the perfect blend of his love for cars and his knack for serving people. Rami graduated from Texas A&M University in 1995 and shortly thereafter opened an Italian restaurant in downtown Bryan. For the past 27 years, Caffè Capri has been a staple in the community, offering a place for great food and good conversation. Rami first met Blake through their mutual love of Miatas and he has been blessed to provide his expertise and feedback to OnRamp since the beginning. Rami loves being a part of OnRamp’s ministry because it gives him a way to serve the Lord and others while enjoying one of his greatest passions: cars. Rami is happily married to Erin and is a proud father of two daughters, Rossi and Stella. The Cerone family resides in Bryan, Texas.
Rami Cerone Board Member
Cheyna was OnRamp’s eighth client. She and her two daughters, after fleeing an abuser, received a Ford Focus from us in July of 2018. She used that vehicle to complete a degree, get a substantial promotion, buy a home, and eventually replace the small car with an SUV she purchased herself. She remains involved with her church and loves to help other women in need. As a paralegal at Imbrie Law Firm, she applies her expertise in family law to assist attorneys with trial preparation, legal document drafting, and legal research. She has a strong legal background, having graduated from Blinn Paralegal Program and earned a certificate in legal office specialist. She is also pursuing a BASc degree at Texas A&M University–Central Texas, where she is honing her persuasive writing and analytical skills. Her goal is to provide high-quality legal support and service to clients and attorneys.
Cheyna Talley Board Member
Volunteers
OnRamp Brazos Valley depends on the hard work of dozens of volunteers, including the following key team leaders.
Bettye is a graduate of the University of Mary Hardin Baylor with a degree in social work. She worked with families of children with disabilities as a case manager and advocate for over 30 yrs. Her role was to empower families by providing assistance with accessing community, state/federal programs, and advocacy in the schools. She provided training with the TX Dept of State Health Services Case Management Program. Bettye was a Debriefer for first responders after natural disasters. After retiring from the state, Bettye worked with hospice as a Medical Social Worker providing support to families and patients during this emotional time. God gave her this opportunity to pray and minister with patients and their families. Bettye joined OnRamp as an interviewer with the Client Care Team which gives her the opportunity to use her knowledge and skills to empower OnRamp clients.
Bettye Bullock Client Care Team
Jeremy developed a passion for cars at a young age. He learned the basics of auto repair at age nine from a very patient neighbor, and pulled his first engine by age eleven! He has worked in the automotive industry his entire adult life. He is a master level technician, able to tackle the most complex electrical and computer failures. He owned his own repair shop for six years, and is now blessed to have a strong career with Christian Brothers Automotive as the General Manager of the Bryan/College Station stores. He began to serve with OnRamp three years ago, helping to assess and coordinate vehicle repairs for OnRamp’s ever-growing fleet of donated vehicles. For his service, Jeremy received the 2022 Lighthouse Award from Christian Brothers Corporate, a national recognition that was well deserved.
Jeremy Smith Vehicle Repairs
Joe serves as one of the primary vehicle locators and buyers for OnRamp, which fits well with his job as owner of Cen-Tex Ridefinders, a small dealership in Central Texas (they can be reached at Centexridefinders@gmail.com). Born in Bamberg, Germany and raised in a U.S. Army family, Joe enlisted in the Army and served in Bosnia, Korea and three combat tours to the Middle East during his 20+ years in the service. He is the recipient of two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star with Valor for heroism in combat. Joe retired in 2017 after 21 years and now resides in Colorado and Texas with his wife of 22 years, Chrissy. Joe’s interest in cars was inherited from his father. When he was injured by an IED in Iraq in 2007, he purchased a BMW during his recovery, used it for the summer, then sold it for a quick profit. This led to his current career and his service to OnRamp.
Joe DeWolf Vehicle Acquisitions