RYSR’s grown quickly since being founded in late 2022. Many of our partners have been in operation for years.
RYSR works through a collection of affiliated partners and strategic partners in the form of a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
We are composed of a group of 501(c)3 entities committed to one or more of the three pillars of the RYSR mission.
We continue to grow by adding like-minded partners.
We have an experienced management team.
We have provided crisis relief and quality of life aid in over 170 regions of the world.
Core Values
Compassion
Accountability
Integrity
Respect
Collaboration
Innovation
Human Dignity
Sustainability
Increasing visibility to human needs.
We operate as a change agency focused on increasing visibility to human needs and serving as a conduit to gather resources from generous donors and investors and disseminate those resources worldwide through our initiatives.
RYSR aims to be the platform that enables an abundance of funding to be directed towards humanitarian relief and development efforts globally. Our role is to increase awareness of challenges facing communities in need and amplify the impact of generosity.
RYSR Leadership Team
Mike Schieffer
Chief Executive Officer
Mike Schieffer served as the President of the WinShape Foundation for 8 years. He also held the position of CEO/Executive Administrator at Calvary Chapel Church and worked in both US and international roles with Starbucks Corporation during his 18-year tenure. With 35 years of experience, Mike has served and collaborated with both for-profit and non-profit organizations, including foundations, churches, and private and family-owned companies.
The primary mission of the RYSR organization is to save and sustain lives globally. The leadership team of RYSR is well-equipped and poised to positively influence and change lives all around the world.
Patrick Stuart
Chief Operations Officer
Patrick Stuart, Ed.D., serves as the Chief Operations Officer at RYSR. He is a former school administrator, educator, and coach with a 36-year career spanning schools in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Texas. He continues to consult with schools and school boards during times of leadership transition. As a former CEO of private schools, Pat developed skills in strategic planning, collaboration, and organizational leadership that have prepared him to direct the international operations of RYSR.
Dorrene Cook
Administrative Specialist
Dorrene Cook brings extensive experience supporting C-suite executives in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, always with a focus on advancing each organization's mission. Dorrene views her role at RYSR as a meaningful opportunity to apply her skills, talents, and unique strengths to make a lasting impact in a world of need—ultimately contributing to the vital work of saving and sustaining lives.
E. Lee Wyatt, Jr.
Chairman
E. Lee Wyatt, Jr. is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fortune Brands Home & Security from 2011 until his retirement at the end of 2017. He held a similar position at Hanesbrands from 2005 until 2011. Both companies were successfully spun off from parent companies to become independent public companies. During his 40 years of experience working with public and private companies, Mr. Wyatt has held similar positions at companies like Sonic Automotive and Sealy. He started his career at Deloitte.
Mr. Wyatt currently serves on the board of directors of Interpublic Group, Cole Haan and Source Digital, a tech startup company as well as charitable organizations.
An answer
for the challenges of disaster and scarcity.
RYSR envisions accomplishing this by leveraging the wealth and resources of investors, donors and partners.
In doing so, we provide an answer to the challenges posed by disasters, scarcity and lack of access to basic services, while also creating opportunities for portfolio growth for those who invest their capital with us.