Meet Our Staff!

Our Staff


Jeff Gustin
Executive Director

Bio coming soon!

Shannon Goodman
Resident Coordinator

Bio coming soon!

David Smith

Marine Corps from '04-'12 as a Mortarman. Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Earned the Combat Action Medal 3 times, the Good Conduct Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Navy Meritorious Unit Medal.

Renee Whitnall-Serpe
Office Manager

Bio coming soon!

Brittany Flogel
Fundraising Coordinator

For the past few years, Brittany has volunteered for veteran organizations and has experience in running fundraisers. Support Group Leader and volunteer for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. Currently being filmed in a documentary that provides young adults with strong role models who demonstrate that happiness is achievable no matter what obstacles life presents. Through her Finding Your Fairytale project and living with Alopecia, it has taught her to always be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting an even harder battle. Has coached gymnastics for 15 years and is a huge animal lover!

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Mark Sorensen
Board Member

US Army veteran, active duty 3 years, USAR for 3 years, and WING for 4 years. Military Police and Armor. Retired from the Racine Police Department and currently a Deputy Medical Examiner for Racine County. Active in the Boy Scouts of America and St. Louis Catholic Church.

Matthew Vachalik
Board Member

Currently a Service Technician at AT&T

Bio coming soon!

Les Hedrington
Board Member

Owner of Les's Home Improvement

Bio coming soon!

Marty Defatte
Board Member

US Army Veteran - Military Police, Active Duty (RA) for 3 years from '61-'64. Racine Police Officer for 33 years, now retired. Full time Real Estate Sales at Shorewest Realtors for 35 years. Married to Donna for 56 years with two daughters. My interest/hobbies are Work-Work-Work, traveling to strange places, woodworking, taking things apart to see how they work, and the Green/Gold from Green Bay!

Tim Shea
Board Member

US Marine Corps veteran, 11 years active duty, President and owner of Van’s Electric Service, Inc. Club Secretary of Racine Founders Rotary Club, District Commissioner Lighthouse District Boy Scouts of America, Life member of Marine Corps League Agerholm-Gross Detachment, Life member Disabled Veterans of America, member of the American Legion, Building and Grounds committee member Women’s Resource Center

Ali Nelson
Board Member

Served 28 ½ years in the U.S. Navy. Holds an Associate of Arts degree in Human Resources Management; a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Education and Development; a Master of Arts degree in Human Resource Development. Currently the Division Director of Veterans Services in Kenosha County and serves on the Southeast Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission representing Kenosha County.

Tim Lawrence
Board Member

US Army Veteran. Founded the 4th of July Parade “Welcome Home” ceremony at the VFW Post and celebrating 8 years of honoring Vets. Leadership skills and training courtesy of Harley Davidson and School of Hard Knocks. Former Director of SE Wisconsin HOG Chapter and Vice President of Biker Charities. Currently, Vice President and General Manager of Custom Express, Inc.

Jamie Greenwood
Board Member

US Army Veteran, served two -12 month tours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. 6 years Heavy Equipment Transporter for the WI Army National Guard, 10 years and currently Active Guard Reserve-Serving as a WING Career Counselor, Resilience Instructor, and Strength Manager for Bravo Company 257th BSB located in Kenosha, WI.

Rhonda Jenkins
Board Member

Bio and photo coming soon!

Steve Jordan
Board Member

Created the Zoo car show 25 years ago. Spent 2 years in the Big Brothers program. Created the Make a Wish fundraiser (Rods for a Reason) car and motorcycle show ten years ago, still going. Currently part of the MYRIDE program through the volunteer center. Been ringing the bell for the Salvation Army for the past two years. Volunteering consistently with the Veterans Outreach Center for nearly four years.