These pictures share the appreciation we showed Millie at her retirement party;

Millie smiled through all the well wishing

She took some teasing from Board member Bob Stewart, who presented her with a volunteer application he has filled out for her.

Tom Newell spoke of the breadth of Millie's leadership, and Millie spoke about the community that is Our Daily Bread.

The personnel committee interviewed a wealth of exceptional candidates and the Board of Directors selected Rick Holliman as the new Executive Director.

Rick came to ODB with significant food industry training and skills. From 1976 through 2011, Rick held multiple positions of increased responsibilities in the areas of quality assurance, contract administration, plant and production management, and Division Manager. He worked for corporations such as Kroger; Food Source, Inc; and Design Foods (a division of Sara Lee Corp.). He brings a wealth of knowledge about food and employee safety practices, as well as development of training practices and procedures in these areas.

Rick began as a volunteer in ODB's kitchen in early 2012, progressing to the paid position of Senior Program Coordinator in March 2013. In that position, Rick was responsible for coordinating all program activities associated with clients, as well as coordinating the activities of program coordinator volunteers.

In April 2014, Rick was chosen as Executive Administrator with major responsibilities of executing daily office activities, acting as the administrative support to the Chef and the Senior Program Coordinator and working directly with the Executive Director to accomplish the mission of ODB.

Amy, in addition to school and volunteering, owns a local taxi service, www.ziptripscabs.net.  She saw the need for a taxi service when she worked in a local hospital and has been in business since October 2014. Amy and Debbie have a shared goal of opening a day-time shelter for the homeless.  They have strong and true hearts for making a difference and dent!

The contributions from Make a Dent in Denton didn't stop with packing bags. They continued their service by offering to spiff up clients with fresh haircuts!

Their ultimate goal is to open a day shelter for the homeless so they will have someplace to go when they leave ODB.

What a dedicated and giving group! 

On Thursday, July 30, Prevent Blindness Texas supplied machines and interns to offer free vision screenings.   The organization brought interns, assessment machines, and the forms necessary to recommend clients to doctors and connect clients to vouchers for reduced-price or free vision services.


Many thanks to Martha Rojas of Catholic Charities who helped connect ODB with the Healthy Eyes program, one of many programs offered by Prevent Blindness Texas.

 Rolph Holt has been with us since May, 2013. Rolph is a self-starter who assumed more responsibility when Jim Warsop first became ill. When ODB is open, Rolph is here, helping in every way possible.

Both his daughters, Mikaela & Corrine also volunteer, as well as his niece, Madeline, who now lives with them. His, wife, Dianne, serves as secretary on the Denton Community Health Clinic.

  odbexecdirector@gmail.com