Nathan Pendleton: Founder/President/CEO
Nathan is the founder and operates Deeply Rooted Grounds not for profit in Central America, specifically home based in Jinotega, Nicaragua. Nate is our boots on the ground for operations in Central America and most importantly, leads by serving the poor and needy everywhere he goes. Nate is a proud military veteran who served in the 82nd Airborne Division as an Airborne Infantry Medic and was able to use that experience with his business schooling from the University of North Florida to serve in the medical field for over 10 years before commissioning to Central America. Nate and his beautiful wife Maria Celeste Pendleton, a native to Nicaragua have two sons, Isaac and Jeremiah. Nathan and Maria have a special place in their heart for kids with disabilities and special needs. Isaac has cerebral palsy from a traumatic birth. Through this God is turning what the devil meant for evil for good. It has given them the passion and the calling to start working with the special needs community as there is a great need for a physical therapy center and home for Orphans with disabilities and terminal illnesses. While Nate runs the operations, he continually serves with his wife to feed, give fresh water,clothing, new houses, and medical treatment to the needy children and families of Nicaragua.
"I have been incredibly fortunate in my life to never have to experience the difficulties I see in the world every day. I can’t imagine what it’s like to go hungry, scrounge for food among piles of trash, sleep in the dirt and never have hope that things might change."
"With this burning passion in my heart, I am leading Deeply Rooted Grounds in Central America. We’re all able to make an impact in our world and I believe that by focusing on economic and spiritual development in communities, we’re going to make a substantial and eternal impact. The world is made up of these important social connections and by fostering them properly, they’ll pay huge dividends - Filling Bowls & Healing Souls to those who have no where left to turn. Meeting their physical needs so that they will know and encounter the LOVE that Jesus has for them."
"With this burning passion in my heart, I am leading Deeply Rooted Grounds in Central America. We’re all able to make an impact in our world and I believe that by focusing on economic and spiritual development in communities, we’re going to make a substantial and eternal impact. The world is made up of these important social connections and by fostering them properly, they’ll pay huge dividends - Filling Bowls & Healing Souls to those who have no where left to turn. Meeting their physical needs so that they will know and encounter the LOVE that Jesus has for them."
Jason Masters : Vice President
Jason and his wife Tiffany Masters are the Lead Pastors of Bold City Church, which they founded in Jacksonville Florida in February of 2014. Their goal through Bold City Church is to see God do extraordinary things through ordinary people as they find family, purpose, and calling through a relationship with Jesus. Jason and Tiffany are passionate about equipping leaders to share the gospel and seeing lives restored and people set free in Jesus name. Jason serves as a spiritual leader and guidance over our team and our church El Rio in Nicaragua. He is passionate about helping people and his heart for the poor makes him an invaluable addition to our family.
Clinton Dosio: Chief Operations Officer
Clinton leads serves as Chief of Operations for Deeply Rooted Grounds in the United States. Without a doubt, Clinton is a visionary. Clinton started from very humble beginnings and has an incredible desire to pass his dreams for vision and innovation into reality to help others. Clinton also founded Dosio Innovations and developed the Total Shield Guard line for combative sports. Clinton began his career over 10 years ago in the financial industry and served as a financial planner and wealth manager for a military caused based company serving the military and their families working on complex financial issues. He has served as an accounting instructor and has served on multiple boards. Clinton’s goal is to serve Christ by serving others in his family, church, missions and in business. It his belief that people’s lives can be changed through the God given passion within each of them. Clinton leads and speaks to youth and helps feed, give water, and clothe the poor across the world, including Central America by partnering with organizations like
Deeply Rooted Grounds.
Deeply Rooted Grounds.
Ryan Clarkson : Chief Financial Officer
Ryan Clarkson and his wife Stephanie live in Saint Augustine, Florida and have 4 children. Ryan is
an accountant by trade but currently is a part time accountant, investor, and a stay at home dad. He
holds a Bachelors in Accounting from the University of Florida and a Masters in Business with a
specialization in Accounting from St. Leo University. Ryan is active in the leadership at his local church
and hopes to make a difference in the lives of others by partnering with us!!
an accountant by trade but currently is a part time accountant, investor, and a stay at home dad. He
holds a Bachelors in Accounting from the University of Florida and a Masters in Business with a
specialization in Accounting from St. Leo University. Ryan is active in the leadership at his local church
and hopes to make a difference in the lives of others by partnering with us!!
Caterina Griffith : Secretary & Director of Special Needs Programs
Caterina is the wife to Christopher and mother to four children: Skyler, Maximus, Maverick, and Maddock. She is originally from Brandon, Florida, and currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida. She serves as the Special Needs Director at The Church of Eleven22. She received her Bachelors Degree from the University of North Florida in Special Education and a Masters Degree from Nova Southeastern University in Developmental Disabilities with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. She has worked in Special Education in public and private schools and currently aims her efforts to create environments for individuals with special needs to discover and become deeply rooted in their love relationship with Jesus.
