I’m originally from Maryland, but I have spent the past seven years working across the U.S. for a volunteer-powered disaster relief nonprofit, All Hands & Hearts Smart Response.

I served in a variety of field and management roles, including supervising chainsaw operations and construction sites, training new staff as the Construction Trainer, managing logistics and projects, and serving as Fleet Manager.

Hurricane Helene brought me to the Lake Junaluska area, where I have been helping repair storm damage to homes for residents in the counties surrounding Asheville and Waynesville. This involved leading volunteers and managing interior reconstruction and mold remediation for those most in need—primarily focusing on the elderly, people with disabilities, single parents, and survivors who were uninsured or underinsured.

I found out about Rolling Start from a coworker and immediately came to love the camaraderie and passion for the mission, which I haven’t seen anywhere else I have traveled.

I have an educational background in Mechanical Engineering, with previous experience rebuilding aircraft engines and building commercial 3D printers and camera control systems.

I have always been passionate about cars and giving back to local communities. I am elated to have found Rolling Start and to have the opportunity to pursue those passions.

My goal is to help Rolling Start grow and increase our annual vehicle output so we can serve more people in the surrounding counties. I hope to utilize and expand the local network I have built to explore how we can better connect and grow within the community. This organization has so much potential, and I’m excited to see what we can achieve.