Our Team
Todd Bennett - CEO
Chief Executive Officer - US Army Retired Contact Todd at 706-304-2094 todd@gamedayforheroes.org |
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Open Position - Program Director
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Board of Directors
Jana Tarleton Co-Chair
Jana is one of the original founders of Gameday For Heroes. She originally started the organization as a service project for the Columbus/Phoenix City Auburn Club. That humble beginning has grown into the organization we are today. Jana currently resides in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
Jana is one of the original founders of Gameday For Heroes. She originally started the organization as a service project for the Columbus/Phoenix City Auburn Club. That humble beginning has grown into the organization we are today. Jana currently resides in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
Mike Tarlton Co-Chair
Mike is one of the original founders of Gameday For Heroes and serves as Senior Mortgage Loan Officer for the Bank of England. Mike is a key volunteer who has worked tirelessly to see this organization meet it potential. Mike resides in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
Mike is one of the original founders of Gameday For Heroes and serves as Senior Mortgage Loan Officer for the Bank of England. Mike is a key volunteer who has worked tirelessly to see this organization meet it potential. Mike resides in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
TIM HALL Treasurer
Timothy A. Hall LLC is a CPAdirectory verified accounting firm, licensed to practice in the state of Alabama. Timothy A. Hall LLC maintains the highest standard of knowledge and ethics when operating as an accounting firm. His main goal is to ensure donors to our program can have full confidence in our organization. He is an Auburn University graduate, and his father is a WW2 veteran who turned 100 this year.
Timothy A. Hall LLC is a CPAdirectory verified accounting firm, licensed to practice in the state of Alabama. Timothy A. Hall LLC maintains the highest standard of knowledge and ethics when operating as an accounting firm. His main goal is to ensure donors to our program can have full confidence in our organization. He is an Auburn University graduate, and his father is a WW2 veteran who turned 100 this year.
Jon Hyink
Jon is the owner of 17/16 and Quixotes in downtown Auburn, AL. He also serves as incoming president of the Downtown Merchants Association, and a member of the Lee County Board of Leadership.
Jon is the owner of 17/16 and Quixotes in downtown Auburn, AL. He also serves as incoming president of the Downtown Merchants Association, and a member of the Lee County Board of Leadership.
Ben Leard
Most of us remember former quarterback Ben Leard as being 4th on the all time Auburn pass completion chart and 8th in passing touchdowns. Today Ben is Sr, Vice President at J. Smith Lanier & Co.
Most of us remember former quarterback Ben Leard as being 4th on the all time Auburn pass completion chart and 8th in passing touchdowns. Today Ben is Sr, Vice President at J. Smith Lanier & Co.
Coach Sonny Smith
Coach Smith served as a head coach for twenty-two seasons. Best known as the head coach at Auburn from 1978 to 1989, he also coached at ETSU(1976–1978) and VCU (1989–1998). Smith has won both SEC and CAA titles. He also has six appearances in the NCAA Tournament. Smith is currently on the broadcast team for the Auburn Network.
Coach Smith served as a head coach for twenty-two seasons. Best known as the head coach at Auburn from 1978 to 1989, he also coached at ETSU(1976–1978) and VCU (1989–1998). Smith has won both SEC and CAA titles. He also has six appearances in the NCAA Tournament. Smith is currently on the broadcast team for the Auburn Network.
Lt. General Ronald L. Burgess
Lieutenant General Burgess held a variety of key staff and command positions throughout his 38 year military career. General officer assignments include Director of Intelligence, J2, U.S. Southern Command; Director of Intelligence, J2, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Customer Outcomes transitioning to Director of the Intelligence Staff in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. He is currently working at Auburn University as the Senior Counsel for National Security Programs, Cyber Programs and Military Affairs.
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Lieutenant General Burgess held a variety of key staff and command positions throughout his 38 year military career. General officer assignments include Director of Intelligence, J2, U.S. Southern Command; Director of Intelligence, J2, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Customer Outcomes transitioning to Director of the Intelligence Staff in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. He is currently working at Auburn University as the Senior Counsel for National Security Programs, Cyber Programs and Military Affairs.
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Board of Directors
Krystle Newton - Program Mental Health Consultant
Krystle Newton AMFT (Certified Marriage and Family Therapist) Krystle heads up our Mental Health Initiatives. She works to place Veterans with Mental Health experts from her network. She is an experienced Supervisor with a demonstrated history of working in the behavioral and mental health industry. Associate marriage and family therapist skilled in assisting individuals, couples, and families in therapeutic intervention. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Crisis Intervention, Group Therapy, Psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and Community Outreach. Krystle graduated from Northcentral University. Krystle is married to Greg Newton who has been a longtime volunteer at our Auburn Tailgates and is a Veteran with several combat deployments
Krystle Newton AMFT (Certified Marriage and Family Therapist) Krystle heads up our Mental Health Initiatives. She works to place Veterans with Mental Health experts from her network. She is an experienced Supervisor with a demonstrated history of working in the behavioral and mental health industry. Associate marriage and family therapist skilled in assisting individuals, couples, and families in therapeutic intervention. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Crisis Intervention, Group Therapy, Psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and Community Outreach. Krystle graduated from Northcentral University. Krystle is married to Greg Newton who has been a longtime volunteer at our Auburn Tailgates and is a Veteran with several combat deployments
Bill Benham
Bill Benham lives in the greater Atlanta area and is currently the managing partner & CFO of JBB Education Partners, IN. a post-secondary education consulting firm. An accounting graduate from Texas A&M University - Mays Business School, Bill has over 28 years of experience in various financial roles across the education and advertising sector.
Bill has served as the former President of the Atlanta A&M club and as a representative at large for the Texas A&M Association of Former Students. He is the father of two sons who have both celebrated their teams winning national championships, one as a graduate from the University of Alabama and the other as a graduate from Clemson University. He is also a very proud grandfather to a young granddaughter whose allegiance is yet to be decided.
In his spare time, Bill enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and following Texas A&M Athletics. As a football and basketball season-ticket hold, he especially enjoys finding ways to do all three in the same trip.
Bill Benham lives in the greater Atlanta area and is currently the managing partner & CFO of JBB Education Partners, IN. a post-secondary education consulting firm. An accounting graduate from Texas A&M University - Mays Business School, Bill has over 28 years of experience in various financial roles across the education and advertising sector.
Bill has served as the former President of the Atlanta A&M club and as a representative at large for the Texas A&M Association of Former Students. He is the father of two sons who have both celebrated their teams winning national championships, one as a graduate from the University of Alabama and the other as a graduate from Clemson University. He is also a very proud grandfather to a young granddaughter whose allegiance is yet to be decided.
In his spare time, Bill enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and following Texas A&M Athletics. As a football and basketball season-ticket hold, he especially enjoys finding ways to do all three in the same trip.
Todd Bennett - CEO
As CEO Todd is a non voting member of the GDFH Board. Todd is a 1992 graduate of Auburn University and is medically retired from the US Army after being Injured in Iraq. Todd has a passion for helping military families overcome the wounds of war. Todd lives in Auburn, AL.
As CEO Todd is a non voting member of the GDFH Board. Todd is a 1992 graduate of Auburn University and is medically retired from the US Army after being Injured in Iraq. Todd has a passion for helping military families overcome the wounds of war. Todd lives in Auburn, AL.
Our Collegiate Partners
Great Partners like Auburn Athletics, Troy Athletics, Texas A&M, UGA and many others!
Great Partners like Auburn Athletics, Troy Athletics, Texas A&M, UGA and many others!
Our Sponsors
Thanks to all our Sponsors that make this possible. You are a great member of our team!
Thanks to all our Sponsors that make this possible. You are a great member of our team!