Tracy Braden - President

Tracy comes with a wealth of knowledge regarding our Service Members and Veterans; she is a part of the Whole In My Heart Military Support Group in Clermont County Ohio and is on their steering committee. Tracy has a son serving in the United States Marine Corp Reserves.

Tracy her husband, Steve, have been married over 29 years and have two sons. Tracy graduated from the Xavier University with a BS in Business Administration. Tracy continues to work full time as a Sales Marketing Representative for Alpha Systems while administering the duties associated with The Thank You Foundation.

Holly Campbell-Bradley - Vice President

Holly is the current Director of Social Activities at One Lincoln Park in Kettering, Ohio. She has been involved with the Miss Ohio Organization since 1981. In addition to her duties with the Miss Ohio Organization, she volunteers with the American Heart Association, Hospice of Dayton, Dayton Racquet Club, Cox Arboretum, AGAPE for Youth, WWII Celebration for the Governor of Ohio and the 30th Anniversary of Neil Armstrong's Walk on the Moon. Additionally, Holly has years of experience in the field of marketing. She has lived in the Dayton area all of her life.

Paul Farrant - Secretary & Treasurer

Paul served in the US Navy in several positions including submarine service. For the past 25 years he has worked full time for ABB Inc as a technical instructor.

He has always been involved in the community. He has served as a volunteer fireman and paramedic and previously was involved in Boy Scouts holding various leadership positions. He holds several positions at his church, is President of the local Civic Association, and is a member of the local block watch organization.

Paul worked behind the scenes as a volunteer at the Chalmers P. Wiley VA Ambulatory Care Center for several years and then for a year volunteered in positions directly with the veterans. He looks forward to serving as a board member of The Thank You Foundation in its support of all of our veterans and active duty military.

Michael R. Boyd, Command Sergeant Major USAR Retired

Michael R. Boyd enlisted in the United States Army Reserve June, 1986 and was assigned to many Combat Engineer positions throughout his career. He assumed his role as Command Sergeant Major of the 478th Engineer Battalion in Ft. Thomas Kentucky on May 1, 2005. He recently retired in December 2009 after 23 years of service.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and currently lives in Lebanon, Ohio. He is employed by a machine tool manufacturer, Makino, Inc. as an Applications Engineering Team Leader. He attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Cincinnati Technical College, and the University of Cincinnati. He married his wife Rebecca in 2000 and they have two awesome sons.

He is very passionate about his family, country, fellow military members and veterans. He enjoys playing golf (trying to), riding his motorcycle and spending time with friends and family. He is a lifetime member of the US Army Noncommissioned Officer Museum and remains close to current Army affairs.

He attended numerous military schools most notably the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy in 2007.

He was mobilized in 2003 for both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also mobilized in 2007 for Operation Iraqi Freedom 07-09. His numerous military awards and decorations include the Naval Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, Bronze Star Medal and Combat Action Badge.

Steve Griffith

Steve Griffith was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps who served on active duty from 1999-2003. He was born and raised in Blue Ash, Ohio where he graduated from Sycamore H.S. in 1996 and went into the United States Marine Corps in 1999.

Steve became a specialist in Field Artillery Fire Direction and Surveying, and was placed at Camp Pendleton, California. With Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion 11th Marines, Steve trained long and hard in preparation for his first deployment in August of 2001. With the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable (15th MEU-SOC).

In late December of 2002, Steve received a phone call from his command while visiting his in-laws in Oklahoma and enjoying the holidays. They told him that they had received orders to start packing and be ready to go to Iraq. By the second week in January of 2003, Steve was once again in the "world's largest bathtub, on his way to the world's largest sandbox."

Steve returned and decided that his time on active duty was over. He and his wife returned to Cincinnati, Ohio where currently he works as a Marketing Representative for E J Prescott in West Carrollton, Ohio. His wife gave birth to their oldest daughter Alyssa in September of 2003, and they have since had a second girl, Rylee, in February of 2009.

Steve enjoys serving several different Military Support Organizations when called upon and his personal mission is to ensure that all of our returning veterans have the proper information about the Marine Corps League, V.F.W., American Legion, and most importantly the V.A. Medical Center, and Vet Center. Steve acts as an advocate/liaison to guide Veterans down a path for success with these often difficult to navigate organizations.

In 2009 Steve was elected to the Board of Directors with The Thank You Foundation and has served the organization with outstanding leadership and compassion for our military both past and present.

Dana Medeiros

Dana served 3 years in the US Army, including one year in Viet Nam. He also worked for Franklin County Department of Mental Retardation Developmental Disabilities program as an assistant manager.

In 1999 Dana suffered 3 strokes, leaving his right side paralyzed. After 3 years of rehabilitation, he most recently spent seven years as a full time volunteer at the Chalmers P. Wiley VA Ambulatory Care Center, acquiring 9120 hours.

Dana has always had a special spot in his heart for his fellow veterans and vowed never to let a single vet fall through the cracks of the VA system.

Becky Minger, Miss Ohio 2010

Becky began her involvement with the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program in 2006. After 5 tries and 3 times winning the position of first runner up, she was crowned Miss Ohio on June 19, 2010. She is now preparing to compete for the prestigious title of Miss America 2011 and begin a nationwide tour, traveling 20,000 miles a month across the country. Miss America will celebrate its 90th Anniversary Live on ABC from Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas!

Growing up, Becky struggled with her self esteem as a shy student with a learning disability; she felt separated from her peers and was a victim of bullying. Her platform, "Discovering You, Empowering You: A Movement for Youth Development" has grown and changed, but still focuses on four main points; building and utilizing a Healthy Self Image, Respecting Yourself and Others, Setting Goals, and Recognizing avenues of Support, as a way to help children with their self esteem.

She has written a curriculum, called "Discovering You!"©, reviewed by a family psychologist, an esteemed educator and a marketing expert which was adopted by The YMCA of Greater Toledo, and a number of schools. After receiving a grant from YIPEE! (Youth In Philanthropy Encouraging Excellence) and the validation of these teens, the program will continue in the Toledo area. As her platform has taken shape over the years, she is now beginning to focus her work not only on self esteem, but a movement to empower students, to stop bullying, and to help prevent youth violence.

As Miss Ohio, Becky began her work with The Thank You Foundation, and through her involvement quickly became devoted to help grow the mission of appreciation to our service members and their families. As Miss Ohio, and a new team member, she is an advocate for our military children and families and plans to utilize her time as Miss Ohio to encourage people around the country to support our troops and their families and to show appreciation for their service and bravery.

"It's such a privilege to be a part of an amazing organization like The Thank You Foundation, and I am honored to serve our troops, veterans, and their families in every capacity I can. I am fortunate enough to have the opportunity as Miss Ohio to honor our Hero's through my work and partnership with The Thank You Foundation. Thank You to our service members, it's because of you that we live everyday with opportunity and freedom."

John Guinn - Founder

John Guinn is a Veteran of the US Army and was born into a military family. John's Grandfather William V. Guinn is a World War II Veteran, seeing action in both the Battle of the Bulge and Normandy, was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in action. John's father Vernon (David) Guinn served in the US Army during the Viet Nam era. John has several uncles and cousins who have also served in the US Armed Forces. However, John's primary inspiration for the Thank You Foundation came from his mom, Juanita.

Juanita Guinn worked endlessly for the Am Vets Organization and served as President of the Ladies Auxiliary, Post 24, in Dayton Ohio. Juanita believed that gratitude and appreciation for Soldiers and Veterans should always be a priority and that without exception our support and respect should be presented publicly. Juanita passed away of cancer in March of 2002. The Thank You Foundation is a fitting tribute to the work she did.

In 2010, John was inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. The first ever Veterans Hall of Fame in the nation, the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame recognizes those that have honorably served their country and have continued to serve and inspire their fellow citizens with their deeds and accomplishments throughout their lifetime.

In 2008 John was named an official Kentucky Colonel by order of Governor Steve Beshear and Trey Grayson, Secretary of State of Kentucky.

John regularly speaks and presents at events honoring Veterans and has served on several event planning committees including the Cincinnati VA Welcome Home Celebrations in 2008 and 2009, as well as the annual Tribute to Veterans with U.S. Army Major Brad Wenstrup.