Our Team
Rhonda Dahlin - Founder and Director
Rhonda Dahlin is the Founder and Executive Director of The Imagine Initiative. With decades of ministry experience - which includes leading missions in churches and serving as Director of Church Culture for TMS Global - Rhonda helps churches move beyond short-term outreach and into relationships that strengthen schools, encourage educators, and support students and families in practical, dignifying ways.
Rhonda studied at Moody Bible Institute and Asbury Seminary and continues to coach leaders, speak in churches, and develop resources that make sustainable partnership accessible to any congregation.
She and her husband, Peter, live in Southwest Florida and have two adult children, Pierson and Sydney. When she’s not working, Rhonda loves kayaking, reading, and enjoying the creativity and fun of Disney.
Matt Nations - Board President
Matt Nations serves as President of the Board for The Imagine Initiative. Originally from Florida, he and his wife, Jess, have made Southwest Florida home, where they’re raising their four children—Kai, Jayse, River, and Shiloh. Matt is passionate about helping leaders and families live with intentionality and purpose. He currently serves as Executive Pastor at Riverside Church in Fort Myers, where he guides strategy, staff culture, and ministry development. He is also the author of Parenting Against the Current: Taking Back Discipleship in Your Home, a resource that reflects his heart for equipping families to grow in faith together. Outside of ministry, Matt enjoys time with his family, coaching leaders, and a good cup of coffee. He’s honored to help advance Imagine’s mission and see its impact continue to grow across the community and around the country!
Heather Evans - Board Member
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Ursula Schenone-Office Administrator
Ursula Schenone serves as the Office Administrator for The Imagine Initiative. A proud Mid-Ohio native and lifelong Buckeyes fan, she and her family relocated to Southwest Florida in 2013—and she hasn’t missed the snow since. Ursula is grateful to share life with her husband, Taylor, and their daughters, Leah and Raegan. Whether cheering at a volleyball game, spending time on the water, or enjoying a quiet family evening, she values every moment together.
Before joining The Imagine Initiative, Ursula served as Director of Operations at Riverside Church, where she brought clarity and structure to ministry systems. She is excited to use her experience and gifts to support Imagine’s mission and expand its impact in the community.
Dave Zechman - Board Treasurer
Dave Zechman brings more than four decades of experience in healthcare, including over 20 years in executive leadership and time spent as a hospital CEO. His career has touched nearly every corner of the healthcare world—large teaching hospitals, community facilities, and rural hospitals—giving him a deep understanding of how strong leadership and genuine compassion shape the patient and employee experience.
Faith has always been an important part of Dave’s life. Over the years, he has served in his churches as a deacon, elder, teacher, and small-group leader, roles that have helped form his heart for people and his commitment to servant leadership.
Dave is also the author of the 5-star Amazon-rated book Driven by Compassion – 8 Values for Successful Servant Leaders. He’s an accomplished public speaker and executive coach, known for helping leaders grow not only in their abilities but in their character.
Tony Simon - Bookkeeper
Tony Simon serves as the Accountant for The Imagine Initiative. He and his wife, Bev, raised their 3 children in their hometown of Wheaton, IL They enjoy spending time with family, including 8 grandchildren and 2 great-children, now in Franklin, TN, Greenville, SC, as well as in Wheaton. Tony and Bev have been FL residents since 2020 and love being part of Riverside Church.
Tony retired as a Certified Financial Planner, after serving individuals, families and businesses with their investments, retirement plans and insurance. Tony earlier owned and operated a contracting business for 13 years. He is excited to use his previous experience and training to assist The Imagine Initiative with their accounting needs, as well as to provide financial reports necessary for business planning, government filings and board meetings.
Alane Adams - Warehouse Manager
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Tiffany Adams - Board Secretary
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Jodie May - Social Media Manager
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