Jim Burns has been a volunteer for HPI for 15 years, beginning as an Outside Brother, facilitator, and later joining the Board of Directors. In his present role he is focused on sustainability, scalability, and governance of the organization.

His work experience includes 32 years at the Ohio Department of Transportation, retiring as the Deputy CIO. He then served for 8 years as a Business Relationship Manager under contract to IBM. He is also a certified Early Response Team Trainer for the United Methodist Committee on Relief and has responded more the fifty times in the aftermath of floods, tornados, and hurricanes throughout the United States. Jim states “I have always believed that how a society treats it’s incarcerated reflects its values and humanity. Being engaged in the Horizon Prison Initiative has allowed me to put my words into action.”

Jim is married to Mary Casey, Board Secretary, has three adult children living around the United States and enjoys visiting them and seeing the sights on the way.

Mary is married to HPI Board Chair, Jim Burns, and together have three grown children and one adorable granddaughter. She returned for her masters degree in social work at 50 and had the pleasure of graduating the same year as her daughter, Jodi.

Mary's work experience included 10 years in early childhood education; 15 years of supportive services in the community with families and older adults with several years of direct services and counseling; and 12 years as a medical social worker.

Her personal experience with an incarcerated family member stirred her interest in programming “inside the walls” such as Horizon. Once Jim became an Outside Brother, he and Mary both became increasingly involved in supporting Horizon. She has served as Secretary of the Board for nearly 5 years.

I have a deep passion for second chance opportunity citizens, I believe people can and do change with the proper networking. 

I have faith in the program of Horizon Initiative having personally witnessed the testimonies of inmates processing through the program. I desire to be part of the front line to help the inmates and the reinstated men and women back into society. I will bring to the board the commitment to continue the legacy of 25 years of service to the State of Ohio. I will never lose the desire to be a volunteer within the organization. Saying I want to serve on the greater behalf of society.

Tiffany raised her three children in Grandview Heights, Ohio, while also pursuing a variety of entrepreneurial endeavors. In 2018, a friend recommended her for a position at a local Nationwide Insurance office, where she quickly found her calling in helping others through insurance services. This opportunity allowed Tiffany to gain substantial experience at Nationwide Insurance, and later at Allstate Insurance, where she worked as a sales associate responsible for overseeing office operations and supporting other agents.

Tiffany established The Heights Insurance Agency, LLC in November 2019. Although the agency’s opening was delayed by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tiffany’s strong focus on creating lasting relationships with clients inspired her to relaunch the business when circumstances allowed.

Tiffany is an active member of the National Association of Women Business Owners, where she serves as Vice President of the Public Policy and Advocacy Committee and sits on the Executive Board. Through these roles, she advocates for business owners by engaging in discussions with state and federal legislators. Additionally, Tiffany extends her commitment to advocacy as an Executive Board member of the Horizons Prison Initiative, championing opportunities and second chances for those seeking a new beginning.

Ryan Bailey is the founder and owner of Dominion Recovery and Support LLC, where he provides professional development and drug education services to organizations, schools, and community groups. With a strong background in substance abuse counseling and program development, Ryan is dedicated to helping individuals overcome addiction and successfully reintegrate into society.

He also serves as a Case Manager and Drug Education Instructor for Franklin County Municipal Court, supporting individuals through every stage of recovery. As the founder of B.O.S.S. (Brothers Overcoming Similar Struggles), Ryan leads a faith-based initiative offering mentorship and support for those facing addiction and life challenges.

Ryan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Substance Abuse Counseling from Ohio Christian University and an Associate of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Valor Christian College. His passion for mental health, leadership, and restorative community work aligns deeply with the mission of Horizon Prison Initiative.

Mary Hoffman is the CEO and majority partner of Faucethead Creative, a Columbus-based marketing and branding agency dedicated to helping organizations stand out through authentic storytelling and purposeful design.

With decades of experience in human resources and strategic retail market planning, Mary built her career around talent acquisition, training, and development, and helping brands strengthen their culture and connection with their audiences.

A passionate advocate for community and personal growth, Mary founded The MUSE Series, a women’s collective that educates, connects, and supports women through shared experiences. She also serves on the Policy & Advocacy and DEIB Committees of NAWBO Columbus, contributes to its Child/Elder Care Subcommittee, and is a member of the Women’s Small Business Accelerator.

Mary also serves on the Advisory Board for Sky Nile Consulting and is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, where she was nominated as an Alumni Ambassador by her peers.

Deeply committed to creating opportunities for others and fostering transformation, Mary is honored to support Horizon’s mission of guiding incarcerated individuals toward healing, self-understanding, and purposeful change.