Meet the Team
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Mark Shumaker
PRESIDENT
Decorated former Navy SEAL, combat wounded veteran, tier one operator. Began my service as a fireman in fire and rescue. Selected for the military elite athlete program. Olympic qualified. Profiled on 60 minutes for heroism. Published national security articles in magazines. Senior military advisor for the Halo trust, a charity that makes bombs and landmines safe in countries around the world, an organization that saves 30,000 lives a month according to the UN and nominated for a Nobel prize in 2000. Interviewed by the BBC world on program people fixing the world. Graduate of the American University of Beirut, and National Defense University. Selected for the officer integration program by being one of the top 50 men in the entire armed forces. Rose to become deputy national security advisor. Currently, a business owner, inventor, investment advisor and fiduciary while still active with the Halo Trust .
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Cassandra Barley-Fuentes
TREASURER
Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. My family has a long history of service in the military, with many highly decorated veterans among their ranks. As a fully licensed Investment Advisor, I am eager to utilize my skills and experience to make a positive impact in the world. That's why I am so passionate about working with this charity to help end homelessness among veterans. I believe that by pooling our resources and working together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who have served our country.
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Susan Campbell
FOUNDER
I grew up in the small town of Elmira Heights, New York, the eldest of four. Being a life-long learner, my education goes beyond a Master’s in Educational Leadership. I taught for twenty years in Tucson, and four years in International Baccalaureate schools in Indonesia and South Korea, helping to develop a special needs program in both schools. After retiring, caregiving for my mother became a full-time commitment until she peacefully passed in 2023. My renewed purpose in life is to take action to provide shelter and opportunities for veterans and first responders.
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Marj Shumaker
SECRETARY
I was a retired clerical supervisor at TMC Lab responsible for record keeping, writing, procedures, staffing, scheduling, annual evaluations and meetings. I pursued this role because of my personal connection to the military as my husband is a veteran. I have a passion for organization and efficiency, and I knew that my skills could be put to good use in this role. I am grateful for the chance to make a positive impact and support our service members and their families.
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Dennis Wegman
Vice President
Dennis was born in Morgantown, WV. Enlisted in the Marine Corps after graduating high school in 1973 and retired from the Corps in 2003. He was selected for the Warrant Officer Program in which only the top 10% of Marines are selected. In his career, he performed numerous specialties, his last being ground radar systems. One of his most notable and memorable tours was as a Drill Instructor at Paris Island, SC. This was one of the most rewarding tours but also the most demanding on family putting in over 100 hours a week for an extended period of time. After the Marine Corps, he was hired by Raytheon in which he worked there for 18 years as the Senior Principal Logistics Engineer. He kept the Warfighter front and center as he felt it was his duty to make sure they received the best product. One trigger pull, one kill. I believe in working hard and trusting God.