ABOUT US
Creating Meaningful Impact
Lines of Liberty is a non-profit organization that aims to help active duty military, veterans, and first responders relieve PTSD symptoms through fishing and boating trips. Since our launch in 2024, we have been working tirelessly to promote our cause and make a significant impact on the lives of our beneficiaries. We are fortunate to have volunteers and staff from all walks of life who bring their unique expertise and resources into everything we do. This is what enables us to achieve our goals year after year. We don't measure our success through just facts and figures, but through happy faces and heartwarming feedback. See how you can become part of the difference by donating or volunteering today.
Meet the Team
Capt Gene Hammond
Capt Gene is a US ARMY veteran, that served this country with multiple deployments after 9-11 as a Communications Engineer. As a disabled veteran, he spends nearly 100% of his free time helping those who raised their right hand to support and defend or protect and serve. He has won awards for his dedication to the veteran and first responder community. In his professional life he still works as a Satellite Systems Engineer supporting those abroad and at home with the DoD.
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Scott Bacon
Scott served in the Air Force for 8 years as part of the 438 Airlift Control Element (ALCE) which later became the 438 Airlift Control Squadron (ALCS). During his time, he was deployed in support of the Bicesse Accords, Arusha Accords, UNAMIR II, Operation Provide Comfort, Operation Restore Hope, Operation Silver Anvil, Operation Provide Promise, Operation Northern Watch, Operation Southern Watch, Operation Joint Endeavor, Operation Uphold Democracy, Operation Vigilant Warrior, Operation Vigilant Sentinel, Operation Joint Guard and many other Humanitarian supported deployments. Scott was also a trained as a combat medic, airbase ground defense instructor and a satellite communications specialist. As a civilian, Scott progressed his career in the Technology field while still helping the community. Scott became a volunteer firefighter holding an officer position for 10 out of his 20 years of service.
Michael Stevens
Mike served in the Marine Corps in the early 1990's during Desert storm.
MIke is currently serving as the treasurer for Line of Liberty and a capable captain that will run inshore fishing trips for our membership . Mike will gladly show you how to support the charity and bait your hook all in one afternoon.
Chad DeRigo
With over 23 years of management consulting experience within numerous Fortune 500 companies and Government Agencies, I bring a wealth of strategic expertise and leadership to my role as a Founding Board Member. My background includes significant nonprofit involvement, having served in multiple leadership positions for the Knights of Columbus and as a previous board member of Reeling Freedom. Both organizations focus heavily on serving the needs of military and first responders. My dedication to service and community engagement drives my commitment to our charity’s mission, leveraging my skills to foster impactful change and enhance our community support initiatives.