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Julie Weymouth

COFOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Active Since 2012

Julie Weymouth
COFOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Active Since 2012
Julie Weymouth is committed to assisting homecoming military to reintegrate into civilian life and helping them navigate the challenges that lie before them. Prior to dedicating her time and attention to the Homeland Heroes Foundation, Julie worked in the jewelry industry for over 15 years. She is a graduate of Notre Dame College and lives in Atkinson NH

Deborah Overdeput

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | Active Since 2019
Deborah Overdeput
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | Active Since 2019
Deborah Overdeput is managing partner of DO Marketing Services and serves as a marketing strategist and consultant to financial services technology firms across the globe. Formerly the Head of Marketing at Sapient, she brings a wealth of experience to Homeland Heroes and has been instrumental in the rebrand of the organization and the development of its website. Deborah’s commitment to the re-acclimation of veterans is founded in her need to help those who have risked their lives to help others. She lives in Salem, NH with her husband Hugo and their two cairn terriers.

Joe Lussier

TREASURER | Active Since 2016
Joe Lussier
TREASURER | Active Since 2016
Joe Lussier is an SVP in Finance at Enterprise Bank and brings over 20 years of financial and volunteer experience to Homeland Heroes. He has worked with several organizations as Treasurer and Board member including the Dracut Scholarship Foundation, the Franco American School, and the Lowell Transitional Living Center. Joe is a Chartered Financial Analyst, a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of Merrimack College. He lives in Windham, NH with his wife Lori.

Mike Abodeely

BOARD MEMBER | Active Since 2016
Mike Abodeely
BOARD MEMBER | Active Since 2016

Mike Abodeely has worked in the Healthcare industry for the last twelve years as a Safe Patient Handling Specialist. In this capacity, he provides solutions to hospitals struggling with how to move or handle patients in a manner that is safest to both staff and patient alike. Mike became involved with the Homeland Heroes Foundation to give back to those who have given so much and now need help. He lives in Windham, NH with Lori, his his wife of over 30 years, and their dog Calvin.

David Araujo

BOARD MEMBER | Active Since 2021
David Araujo
BOARD MEMBER | Active Since 2021
David Araujo is the President and CEO of Service Credit Union since December 2018. David is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and also served on the Presidential Honor Guard/Infantryman. Currently, David is also a member of the ECenter Advisory Task Force, (ECATF), at the UNH. Finally, he is the Board President of Service Credit Union’s philanthropic extension, the Service CU Impact Foundation. Born and raised in Massachusetts, David currently lives in Hopedale, MA with his wife and three young children. David and his family also maintain a residence in Hampton, NH.

Regina Birdsell

BOARD MEMBER | Active Since 2020
Regina Birdsell
BOARD MEMBER | Active Since 2020
Regina comes from a military family and joined in the tradition of public service set by her father, a retired Army Lt. Colonel, by joining the United States Coast Guard. After completing 10 years of service, Regina left the military and started her civilian career at Raytheon Company in Lexington, MA. Regina serves as a New Hampshire State Representative representing Rockingham 13, which consists of Hampstead and Kingston, and served as a member of the Election Law Committee from 2010 to 2014. Regina moved into the State Senate role where she has been serving as a member of the Senate Election Law and Transportation committees since 2014. Regina resides in Hampstead with her husband, Mark Skelly, and their poodle. They have two adult children, Rob and Erika, as well as a beautiful granddaughter, Penelope.

James G. Cline Sr.

BOARD MEMBER | Active Since 2022
James G. Cline Sr.
BOARD MEMBER | Active Since 2022

James G. Cline Sr. currently works for Harbor Care as a case manager working with homeless veterans to make sure they successfully transition back into the community. James’s previous position was managing the mobile crisis team for the greater Nashua area. James is currently working on his Master’s Degree in Social Work at Fordham University to become a licensed independent Clinical Social Worker. James hosts a weekly radio show called Changing the Stigma on WSMN. The show is about changing the stigma behind mental health in veterans and others, reducing the suicide rate, and providing a platform for those struggling with mental health to tell their stories. James is a veteran of the US Marine Corps serving as a presidential guard at Camp David and as an infantryman. James is also a veteran of the National Guard and US Army. James completed a 15-month infantry combat tour in Afghanistan between 2009-2010 receiving a combat infantry badge. James is a past commander of VFW Post 483. James currently lives in Milford, NH, and has 4 children.

James has joined Homeland Heroes to continue serving those veterans that gave when no one asked them to and now they are asking. The intention is not to see through people but to see people through.

 

Carol Lee Kilduff

BOARD MEMBER | Active Since 2022
Carol Lee Kilduff
BOARD MEMBER | Active Since 2022

Carol Lee Kilduff is owner emeritus and cofounder of Visiting Angels Chelmsford MA. Together with her business partner, she started and operated this Visiting Angels location for 9 years offering compassionate home care to seniors. Over the years, they provided over 500,000 hours of care for thousands of seniors. Previously, she was the Vice President of North American Sales for L-com Connectivity Products of North Andover, MA. Carol has over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, business strategy, team building, and accounting. Carol’s family has a long line of Veterans including her father, grandfathers, and uncles. In her retirement, she has been volunteering with the Homeland Heroes Foundation for the past year. Carol is greatly looking forward to putting her skills and energy to great use by offering assistance to our treasured veterans and helping to grow the amazing organization that The Homeland Heroes Foundation is.

Carol lives on Beaver Lake in Derry NH where she resides with her husband Barry and their Maine Coon Kitty Jackson. She is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University.

 

Scott King

BOARD MEMBER | Active Since 2020
Scott King
BOARD MEMBER | Active Since 2020

Scott King believes we as private citizens have a duty to donate to military charities. Being a part of Homeland Heroes is an opportunity to be more engaged to make a positive contribution to our local veterans. Scott is President and co-owner of New England Orbital Services Inc. Located in Salem NH, the company installs and fabricates High-purity components and gas piping systems. Scott is a licensed Master pipe fitter with a degree in welding technology from Manchester Technical College. Scott sits on the Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, and Sprinkler fitters in Boston. Scott lives in Derry NH with his wife Michelle. They share a blended family of four children and two grandchildren.

Scott is involved with the Homeland Heroes foundation with the goal of honoring a debt to those that have answered the call to defend our freedoms and for whatever reason, need a helping hand.

 

Mike Ware

BOARD MEMBER | Active Since 2020
Mike Ware
BOARD MEMBER | Active Since 2020

Michael Ware is the principal owner and manager of Granite State Insurance & Risk Management based Hampton NH which provides business insurance plans for a wide variety of businesses in NH, ME, and MA. As a prior active duty Air Force veteran, Michael is actively involved in marketing and connecting with businesses who seek to contribute funds, donations, and resources to the Homeland Heroes Foundation. Michael, his wife Meredith, and their family reside in Hampstead, NH.   

Larry Scarlotto

BOARD MEMBER | Active Since 2022

Larry Scarlotto
BOARD MEMBER | Active Since 2022

Larry is a former Navy Hospital Corpsman serving with the US Marine Corps. After his time in the Military he spent over 40 years working in the restaurant industry. Having been a highly competitive body builder in his younger years,he currently operates his own personal training business. He also is a realtor working with REMAX on the Move in Hampton NH. He looks forward to giving back to the veteran community through the Homeland Heroes Foundation. Larry is a graduate of The University of New Hampshire, and is a longtime resident of Portsmouth NH.

Carol Murphy

Board Member   I   Active Since 2023

Carol Murphy
Board Member I Active Since 2023

Carol Murphy spent 30+ years in international sales and marketing management positions for major technology companies. Now retired, she dedicates her time to giving back at Shephard’s Pantry in Windham, NH and Homeland Heros Foundation. Carol lives in Windham with her husband Ed and enjoys spending time in Boston where her daughter Kristina lives.

Sara Gieryn

PROJECT COORDINATOR | Active Since 2022

Sara Gieryn
PROJECT COORDINATOR | Active Since 2022
Sara Gieryn has been a dedicated stay at home mom to her 3 children for the past 11 years. She holds a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and Child Development from Southern NH University. She previously worked in Early Intervention where she serviced families and young children who were delayed or came from an at risk population. Sara is very excited to join the Homeland Heroes team and help the most deserving members of our community.

Kimberly McMahon​

COFOUNDER & EMERITUS BOARD | Active Since 2012​

Kimberly McMahon
COFOUNDER & EMERITUS BOARD | Active Since 2012

Kim McMahon and her husband Charlie have 3 wonderful children and 2 granddaughters. Their oldest son Charlie has cerebral palsy and they are very active in disability rights in New Hampshire as parents, as well as her husband serving as a NH State Representative on the Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee.

Kim partners with her husband as a Realtor “Team McMahon” serving NH and MA with Coco, Early & Associates out of the Windham, NH office.

They are great supporters of the military and appreciate the huge sacrifices and challenges that face our men and women in the services. Through their affiliation with Homeland Heroes Foundation they have found a way to channel their resources and connections to help in a more personal way.

Charlie McMahon

EMERITUS BOARD | Active Since 2012
Charlie McMahon
EMERITUS BOARD | Active Since 2012

Charlie McMahon has been a Representative at the New Hampshire State House of Representatives since 2002 where he serves on the Committee for Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs. He is an award winning real estate agent with Coco, Early & Associates serving NH and MA out of the Windham, NH office. Charlie channels his resources and connections to help the Homeland Heroes Foundation better serve our active military and veterans.  He lives with his wife Kimberly in Windham, NH.

 

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