My Story
Where the storm
meets purpose.
Every business has a story. Mine starts in the middle of a storm — and that's exactly where I found my calling.
The storm that started it all
I started chasing storms in 2022 — not just as a hobby, but as a way to feel close to my brother after he passed. Storm chasing was something we shared, and getting out under those skies was how I found my way through grief. In those storms, I found something unexpected: purpose. I've witnessed over 15 tornadoes, and every single one has reminded me that there's something much bigger than me at work.
"I rose out of the storm — and found exactly what I was called to do."
— Ginger Murray, StormRise Media"Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm."
— Job 38:1Tornado Tacklers & 300K followers
As Media & Operations Director of Tornado Tacklers, I manage content and operations for a storm chasing organization with over 300,000 followers — 230,000+ followers on Facebook alone. I storm chase and livestream to inform the public and help save lives — getting eyes on the storm in real time so communities can take cover before it's too late. From hosting live storm-chasing broadcasts with radar overlays and real-time commentary to designing state-specific severe weather graphics that boosted warning click-through rates by 15% — everything I do in the field and everything I create is built to inform, engage, and save lives.
Featured on NewsNation — June 21, 2025
On June 20, 2025, I documented multiple tornadoes across North Dakota — from Spiritwood during the day to Fort Ransom after dark. That outbreak included an EF5 tornado, the first in 13 years — a historic and humbling moment to witness firsthand. The next morning, June 21, 2025, I was featured on NewsNation to discuss the historic outbreak.
Where technology met the chase
Along the way I discovered something unexpected — building the technology behind the content was just as thrilling as the chase itself. I built a custom weather alert system using NWS API data, developed live streaming infrastructure with custom OBS overlays, and dove into AI-powered tools — all self-taught by doing, using AI as a collaborator to turn ideas into working code. That curiosity led to Storm Current, a social platform for storm chasers and weather enthusiasts, currently in development.
StormRise Media — built for your business
I'm based in Wells, MN and serve businesses across southern Minnesota. Everything I've learned chasing storms, building audiences, producing content, and developing technology — I now bring to your business. Just as I chase storms to keep people safe and informed, I approach every client project with that same sense of mission and responsibility. I work with the same intensity I bring to every storm — with all my heart, and with the same purpose: to help people.