Trisha Abbe (Founder, Chairman)

Over 35 years of experience in financial planning, management and contract negotiation. She currently serves as a Functional Analyst for the Cyber Security Division of Costco Wholesale.

Her current role involves controlling finances for information security, compliance, risk and SOX controllership divisions.  This includes contract, tool and headcount analysis, training and guiding executive leadership and management on how to procure, understand budgeting and costing to maintain a solid cyber security status with a fidiciary approach. 

During her 24 tenure at Costco Wholesale, she has been responsible for Warehouse Budgeting, Real Estate development, Generator / HVACR Contract Procurement and Management, Risk / HAZMAT, Construction / Remodeling / Office Setup, Energy & Recycling Projects as well as general executive administration under the SVP of Operations.  

For 12 years prior to Costco, she held positions as a Construction General Manager and Corporate Officer, Property Management Financial Coordinator and Apartment Manager.  She has experience in all aspects of business operations, team management, sales, accounting, construction estimation, budgeting, human resources and payroll for companies managing multi-million dollar revenue and expenses.

She attended South Plains College and Texas Tech University where she studied business administration with a focus in accounting.

Prior to Co-founding Living Proof Cancer Warriors, she participated in several nonprofit organizations, including the Susan G. Komen 60-Mile and 5k walks, Soup Mobile assisting homelessness, the Cancer Support Community ONERUN, the Mary Kay Foundation 5k and as the Captain of the Living Proof team under the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Races of Dallas and Dalhart, TX.

Trisha brings to Living Proof Cancer Warriors her personal experience as a 9 year survivor of breast cancer.  Her sister, Tammy is also a long-term breast cancer survivor.  Trisha has been in a cancer support role for both family members in friends during their cancer diagnosis and treatments.

Manuel (“Manny”) Torres (Co-Founder/Vice-Chairman)

Over 25 years of experience in law enforcement.

He currently serves as the Tarrant County Deputy Constable for Precinct 3 in the City of Southlake (2015-Current). Preceding his position with Tarrant County he was with the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office for 3 years and a police officer for over 20 years. During his civil service he also served in the U.S. Army National Guard as a Readiness Sergeant for the U.S. Army for 8 years. He was involved in multiple combat missions for Operation Enduring Freedom from 2005-2007 in Egypt. He graduated from the Panhandle Regional Law Enforcement Academy at Amarillo College and has studied Business Administration at Central Texas College.

Manny has volunteered for multiple nonprofit organizations including his position as team leader of the Special Olympics Fire Truck Pull, the co-captain of the Living Proof team at the Cancer Support Community’s ONERUN and the co-captain of the Living Proof team under the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Races of Dallas and Dalhart, TX.

He is also a member of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Manny brings to Living Proof Cancer Warriors his personal experience as a survivor of Non-Hodgkins Follicular Lymphoma as well as being in a support role for his cousins and many friend’s cancer diagnosis’ and subsequent treatments.

Mary Vehslage (Director)

Over 18 years in retail with experience in leadership, marketing, business, and operations for major brands like Google, Nokia, Motorola, TCL, Anheuser Busch, and Golfsmith International. She is currently self-employed working as a Marketing Consultant and Photographer in the DFW Area.

Mary is passionate about creating customer-centric sales, marketing and events strategies and managing teams to drive business results. Leveraging her MBA in marketing and skills in leadership and go-to-market planning plus she enjoys learning and partnering with others to collaborate and exceed business goals.

Cooking, photography, spending time with her husband, Nick, spoiling her fur baby Mackie, and watching her son, Nathan, play live music in DFW’s venues, are among Mary’s favorite pastimes. She also has a huge heart for volunteering. In 2019, Mary was awarded the TX PTA Honorary Life Membership Award for her 6-years dedication and volunteer service with Carroll PTA and Spears PTA during her son’s elementary years. She held the 1st VP of Membership Board position where she pioneered the “Sponsor a Member- Teacher/Student” campaign to help drive memberships and attain over 100% membership for the Carroll PTA–That campaign still exists today!

Mary began volunteering with Living Proof Cancer Warriors after meeting Trisha Abbe at a volunteers meeting for the HOA Events Committee. Since 2018, Mary has been a behind the scenes guru, making sure our sponsors, donors, and Living Proof Cancer Warriors brand stand out in the community through marketing and engaging fundraiser events.

Mary brings the marketing support, leadership, and business mindset to Living Proof Cancer Warriors and is a strong supporter of the cause through the loss of her mother-in-law and her mother-in-law’s twin brother.

Jonni-Renee Vasiliou (Secretary)

Over 15 years of experience in marketing, event coordination, and talent acquisition administration and management. She currently serves as the Talent Acquisition Partner for Three Oaks Hospice.

Her role involves talent recruitment, people development and retention while maintaining KPI’s and strategizing methods for areas of improvement for executives in her field.  Prior to working in the this industry, she was involved in start-up companies such as Proveer Senior Living, Pegasus Senior Living and Citizen Home Solutions.

Jonni-Renee traveled the world for 15 years as a Professional Dancer, directing/managing The Kids Club departments and working Concierge on several MSC Cruise Ships before moving to Texas where she immediately became Dance Director at Win Kids Academy. She then decided to enter the business world of Marketing and Promotions Directing/Managing several companies including Bar Etc, First Choice Loans, and Cardinal Financial. Jonni-Renee has a take charge kind of attitude with just the right temperance of flexibility to get the job done here at Citizen Home Solutions. Her organizational skills and background of working with literally all kinds of people of all ages from all over the world allows her to focus on the task at hand no matter what the situation without getting distracted. No job is too big or too small for her to handle yet she never loses sight of what’s most important- that human touch – and her ability to make everyone feel noticed and special makes her stand out in any crowd.

Her brother endured brain cancer as a child and is now in remission.  She is passionate about the cause and brings her expertise in event coordination, marketing, team building and sales to help grow our event participation as well help us develop our foundation further.  

John Wynns (Treasurer)

Over 36 years of experience in retail which included management of over 200 employees, financial budgeting, construction, vendor management, Human Resources, member services, building and equipment management, food service, merchandising and teaching.

He managed Costco Wholesale warehouses in three states, California for 26 years, Colorado for 6 years and Texas for 4 years before retiring in 2018. He loves to golf, travel and spend time with wife Keli, his three grown children and grandchildren.  He has supported and participated in raising funds for United Way and Children’s Hospital.

Tammy Brickhouse (Director)

Over 22 years of experience in administration,auditing, event management, and analysis. She currently serves as the Regional Motorsports Planner for Toyota Motor North America.

Her role involves engaging with numerous race fans, Toyota Executives, team members, and consumers on a daily basis elevating their attendance within Toyota race weekends to a life changing experience on the hospitatiliy side as well as the track activation side of NASCAR, NHRA and Formula Drift.  She also serves on the Toyota North America Women’s Conference (NAWC) planning committee.

Prior to working in the this industry, she was involved in administrative, HR and event planning at various companies such as Dr Pepper Snapple, Torchmark, Compass Bank and Adams Golf.

Tammy previously served as a Secretary for the Celina Library Board for 12 years while raising her children where she was responsible for grant applications and coordination of children’s summer programs.  

She endured the loss of her beloved mom to breast cancer so she understands the needs for foundations such as ours.  She brings her knowledge of team building, marketing, administration and leadership to our board. 

Matt Porter (Director)

Over 30 years of experience in CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), Matthew has honed his skills and expertise
to become a respected figure in the CPG industry.  His journey in the professional world has been marked by determination, resilience, and a continuous quest for growth and improvement.

Beyond Matthew’s career, faith plays a central role in his life.Grounded in Chrisitianity, Matt finds strength, guidance, and purpose
in his beliefs.  His faith serves as a source of inspiration, guiding his actions and decisions both personally and professionally.

Family has always been at the heart of Matt‘s life.  Growing up with 2 brother’s, they learned the importance of support and camarderie from
an early age.  His parents were fostering children and adopted his younger brother.  His older brother is a retired Marine who served our
country for nearly 24 years.  Matt is married to his wonderful wife Kelly, for 15 years and they have a 4 year old son named Graceson, who
is their absolute blessing.  He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, pursuing hobbies such as playing cards, Green Bay
Packers, Iowa Hawkeyes football, traveling and giving back to his community by serving at his church.  He has been a huge contributor to
Living Proof Cancer Warriors success since their inception in 2017.

He strives for excellence in all aspects of his life, embracing each day with gratitude and determination.

Tammy Stone / Event Manager – Bio Forthcoming

Ali Wynns – Patient Advocate – Info forthcoming

Ashley Chow – Info Forthcoming

Grae Cathey – Info Forthcoming

Jessie Cowan – Info forthcoming

Dana Mingo – Info forthcoming