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Ryan Tuckey is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tuckey Trucking & Logistics, a full-service transportation and logistics company specializing in nationwide freight solutions, including full truckload, LTL, open-deck, and project freight services. Under his leadership, the company has built a strong reputation for reliability, customer service, and the ability to deliver scalable logistics solutions across key markets in Texas, the Midwest, and beyond.

Ryan serves as the Director of Logistics for Families Helping Families, where he plays a critical role in planning and executing large-scale food distribution efforts across the Greater Houston area. In this role, he oversees transportation coordination, site logistics, and supply chain execution to support the organization’s mission of serving thousands of families each year. His expertise ensures that food and resources are delivered efficiently across multiple distribution sites, helping drive the continued growth and impact of the initiative.

Ryan is passionate about combining his logistics expertise with community impact, using his platform to support initiatives that make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Shawn Peoples serves as the Director of Strategy and Implementation for Families Helping Families, where he leads the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of large-scale community initiatives across the Greater Houston area.

Professionally, Shawn is a Community Programs Manager with Harris County Precinct 4, where he has built a reputation for developing impactful youth and community programs. Since joining the Precinct in 2023, he has led innovative initiatives such as STEAM-based programming, expanding opportunities for hundreds of children and families while fostering education, mentorship, and personal growth.

With a background that includes leadership roles in parks and recreation and the Boys & Girls Club, Shawn brings extensive experience in community engagement, program development, and team leadership. His passion for service is deeply rooted in his upbringing and commitment to helping others reach their full potential.

At Families Helping Families, Shawn applies his strategic mindset and community-first approach to scale operations, strengthen partnerships, and ensure the successful delivery of resources to thousands of families each year.

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Director of Strategy & Implementation

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Mtsogoleri wa gulu lojambula

Ndinakulira mu luso la zaluso kuphunzira kuvina, zisudzo, kujambula, ndi nyimbo, ndinamaliza maphunziro a kusekondale ndili ndi zaka 16, kenako ndinapita ku Texas Southern University. Posakhalitsa, ndinayamba ntchito yanga yamakampani ku 2010, ndikukhala ku Dubai ndi Iraq kwa zaka zingapo ndikugwira ntchito yogulitsa Mafuta & Gasi.

Nditabwerera kunyumba, ndikulumikizananso ndi bestie wanga wakusekondale wa 15yrs, tinaganiza zochoka m'dera la abwenzi ndikukwatirana mu 2014. Ntchito yake inatitengera ku Nigeria kwa kanthawi ndipo tinakhala nthawi yathu yopita kudziko loyendera Thailand, Vietnam. , S. Africa, Tanzania, Hungary ndi malo angapo a ku Ulaya.

Apa ndipamene ndinayambira kujambula, kuyambira ndi kujambula mumsewu, kenako zithunzi za abwenzi ndi zochitika ku Lagos komwe tinkakhala panthawiyo. Ndinagwira chithunzi cholakwikacho ndipo ndinaganiza kuti ndikufuna kuchita izi nthawi zonse tikabwerera kwathu ku Texas. 

Tsopano tikukhala ku Richmond, TX ndipo ndakhala wojambula zithunzi wanthawi zonse kuyambira 2018. Tili ndi ana awiri, Emerald (Emmie) & Jidenna (JJ), ndi Finn, galu wathu wamkulu yemwe akuganizabe kuti ndi mwana wagalu. Ndikapanda kugwira ntchito, timakonda kuthera nthawi yathu mu chilengedwe ndikuyang'ana malo osungiramo malo a State Park, ndikumacheza pagombe. 


Banja langa lakhala likugwira ntchito ndi Families Helping Families kwa zaka zitatu tsopano, kujambula komanso kugawa chakudya kwa mabanja osowa. Zakhala zosangalatsa kwanga kuthandiza mnansi wanga Quincy kuti apitirize kukula ndikutumikira anthu ambiri mdera.
 

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Ndine wa Houstonian wonyada, wobadwira ndikukulira kuno ndipo ndikupitiliza kuyitana kwathu ku Houston. Monga m'badwo woyamba waku Persian/Pakistani waku America, ndine wonyadira kunena kuti makolo anga adasamukira ku United States mu 1973, kukalandira digiri ya bachelor, ndipo ku Houston ndi komwe bambo anga adakhala mwini bizinesi wopambana kwa zaka 40 tsopano. Anayamikira kwambiri mwayi woti Dziko Lamwayi linam'patsa mayi anga ndi ife ana atatu. Chifukwa cha zimenezi, ndimaona kufunika kobwezera kumudzi umene unapereka moyo ku banja langa.

Ndinamaliza sukulu ya sekondale ku Westbury Christian School mu 1999 ndipo ndinaphunzira ku Houston Baptist University mpaka 2003. HBU kumene ndinakumana ndi mnzanga wokondedwa komanso woyambitsa wa Families Helping Families, Quincy Collins. Nditakhala ndi mwana wanga wamkazi Alayna mu 2007, ndinapatsidwa mphoto ya Dean's List of Honor pamene ndinamaliza maphunziro a yunivesite ya Purdue ndi 3.86 gpa. Ntchito yanga inanditsogolera kuti ndipambane pa kayendetsedwe ka ntchito zamalonda m'mafakitale osiyanasiyana, ndipo panopa ndikugwira ntchito ngati Project Manager.

Mabanja Kuthandiza Mabanja ndi limodzi mwa mabungwe achifundo omwe takhala nawo m'miyoyo yathu, ndipo ndine wolemekezeka komanso wodzichepetsa kukhala Mtsogoleri wa Gulu la Ntchito za Banja. Pokhala ndi kuyanjana ndi mabanja olandira, ndimamva ndikuwona chiyamikiro chenicheni, misozi yachisangalalo, ndi mpumulo waukulu umene amasonyeza, ndipo nzofunikadi. Sekondi iliyonse yomwe ndimakhala ndi bungwe ili ndiyofunika. Kubwerera ku mabanja omwe akuvutika kumadzaza miyoyo yathu, ndipo monyadira tidzatumikira dera lathu ndi Mabanja Othandiza Mabanja. Ndikuthokoza anthu ammudzi pondipatsa moyo womwe banja langa limakonda, ndipo ichi ndi chochepa chomwe ndingachite kuti ndisonyeze kuyamikira kwathu. Ndikadapanda dela lino sindikadakhala pano.

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Mtsogoleri wa gulu lojambula

Ndinakulira mu luso la zaluso kuphunzira kuvina, zisudzo, kujambula, ndi nyimbo, ndinamaliza maphunziro a kusekondale ndili ndi zaka 16, kenako ndinapita ku Texas Southern University. Posakhalitsa, ndinayamba ntchito yanga yamakampani ku 2010, ndikukhala ku Dubai ndi Iraq kwa zaka zingapo ndikugwira ntchito yogulitsa Mafuta & Gasi.

Nditabwerera kunyumba, ndikulumikizananso ndi bestie wanga wakusekondale wa 15yrs, tinaganiza zochoka m'dera la abwenzi ndikukwatirana mu 2014. Ntchito yake inatitengera ku Nigeria kwa kanthawi ndipo tinakhala nthawi yathu yopita kudziko loyendera Thailand, Vietnam. , S. Africa, Tanzania, Hungary ndi malo angapo a ku Ulaya.

Apa ndipamene ndinayambira kujambula, kuyambira ndi kujambula mumsewu, kenako zithunzi za abwenzi ndi zochitika ku Lagos komwe tinkakhala panthawiyo. Ndinagwira chithunzi cholakwikacho ndipo ndinaganiza kuti ndikufuna kuchita izi nthawi zonse tikabwerera kwathu ku Texas. 

Tsopano tikukhala ku Richmond, TX ndipo ndakhala wojambula zithunzi wanthawi zonse kuyambira 2018. Tili ndi ana awiri, Emerald (Emmie) & Jidenna (JJ), ndi Finn, galu wathu wamkulu yemwe akuganizabe kuti ndi mwana wagalu. Ndikapanda kugwira ntchito, timakonda kuthera nthawi yathu mu chilengedwe ndikuyang'ana malo osungiramo malo a State Park, ndikumacheza pagombe. 


Banja langa lakhala likugwira ntchito ndi Families Helping Families kwa zaka zitatu tsopano, kujambula komanso kugawa chakudya kwa mabanja osowa. Zakhala zosangalatsa kwanga kuthandiza mnansi wanga Quincy kuti apitirize kukula ndikutumikira anthu ambiri mdera.
 

Joseph Villarreal serves as the Officer Liaison for Families Helping Families, where he plays a vital role in coordinating with law enforcement agencies to support the planning and execution of large-scale community food distribution events.

Joseph brings a strong background in public safety and community service through his work in law enforcement. He has been recognized for his dedication and heroism, including receiving a Life Saving Award for his actions in saving an infant’s life during an emergency situation demonstrating his commitment to protecting and serving others.

With hands-on experience in patrol operations, public safety protocols, and community engagement, Joseph serves as a critical bridge between Families Helping Families and partnering law enforcement agencies. In his role, he helps ensure seamless coordination, site safety, and operational efficiency across multiple event locations.

Joseph is deeply committed to giving back to the community and uses his experience in law enforcement to help advance the mission of Families Helping Families serving thousands of families each year with care, dignity, and compassion.

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