About Us

Christine Olson - President/Founder

Born in Milwaukee, WI and moved to Bradenton, FL August 2000 and has worked at the Rod and Reel Pier for the last nine years. She served on the board of directors for the Children's Memorial and Gardens, and volunteered at the Mote Marine Aquarium and Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch. She is a mother to Derek James Olson and Tiffiany whom went home to be with Jesus. On October 2nd 2006 she founded TIFF's Initiative.

Contact: Christine@HelpTIFF.org

Karen Mahlios - Vice President

Karen joined TIFF’s Initiative, wholeheartedly, three years ago arriving in Bradenton, Florida with her seven year old granddaughter, Kristina. She is the Vice President of TIFF and oversees Community Development.  She is always making connections and sharing her story at events.  She can bring a tear to all who listen and will help to push someone to take the three seconds it takes to register for peace of mind.

Contact: Karen@HelpTiff.org

Former State Representative Bill Galvano

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Contact Bill Galvano

Manatee County Sheriff - Brad Steube

Everyone with a driver's license should register for this program. This confidential information is contained in a secure data base, which allows law enforcement the ability to contact a family member immediately in case of an emergency. The few minutes that you spend signing up for this initiative, will be minutes saved by law enforcement should we need to contact you.

Lorna Pierce - Treasurer

Lorna is the Treasurer for the organization and assists with the accounting and fundraising efforts of TIFF. She also maintains the TIFF social media groups such as Facebook.

Contact: Lorna@legacyvideostudio.com

Chief Rick Wells

In March of 1985, I lost my sister, Michelle Wells, after a tragic vehicle accident in Tampa. Fortunately my family and I were able to spend some precious moments with Michelle before she passed. I'm passionate about To Inform Families First, because I want other families to have a chance to spend some perecious time with their loved ones in the event that they are involved in an emergency. It only takes a few minutes to register your contact information with To Inform Families First and hopefully give you or your loved ones the time they need to say goodbye. If you don't want to do it for yourself, please do it for them.
Rick is an original member of the TIFF’s board of directors.

Contact: rwells@palmettopolice.com