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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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Ta'ita'i au pu'e ata

Na ou ola ae i le faatufugaga e suesue i siva, fale tifaga, tusi ata, ma musika, faauu vave i le aoga maualuga i le 16, ona alu ai lea i le Texas University i Saute. E le'i leva, ae amata la'u galuega fa'apisinisi i le 2010, nofo i Dubai ma Iraq mo ni nai tausaga o galue i le Suau'u & Gas alamanuia.

Ina ua toe foi i le fale, ma toe fesootai ma laʻu uo aoga maualuga o 15yrs, na ma filifili e aluese mai le sone o uo ma faaipoipo i le 2014. O lana galuega na ave ai i maʻua i Nigeria mo sina taimi ma sa matou faʻaaluina o matou taimi maualalo e malaga ai i le lalolagi e asiasi i Thailand, Vietnam. , S. Aferika, Tanzania, Hanikeri ma le tele o nofoaga Europa.

O le mea lea na amata ai laʻu ata pue, amata i ata o auala, mulimuli ane ata o uo ma mea na tutupu i Lagos lea na matou nonofo ai i lena taimi. E mautinoa lava na ou mauaina le pusi photog ma filifili ou te manao e fai i se taimi atoa pe a matou toe foi i le fale i Texas. 

Ua matou nonofo nei i Richmond, TX ma ua avea aʻu ma tagata pueata faapolofesa tumau talu mai le 2018. E toʻalua le ma fanau, Emerald (Emmie) & Jidenna (JJ), ma Finn, le matou taifau lapopoa o loʻo manatu pea o ia o se tamai maile. A ou le faigaluega, matou te fiafia e fa'aalu le taimi i le natura e su'esu'e ai Paka a le Setete, ma malolo i le matafaga. 


O lo’u aiga ua tolu nei tausaga o auai i le Families Helping Family, o le pu’eina o ata faapea ai ma le tufaina atu o meaai i aiga o lo’o mana’omia. Ou te fiafia lava e fesoasoani i loʻu tuaoi o Quincy e faʻaauau pea ona tuputupu aʻe ma auauna atu i le tele o tagata i le alalafaga.
 

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O aʻu o se Houstonian mitamita, na fanau ma ola ae iinei ma o loʻo faʻaauau pea ona ou taʻua Houston i le fale. I le avea ai ma se augatupulaga muamua o Peresia/Pakistani Amerika, ou te mitamita e faapea atu o o’u matua na malaga atu i le Iunaite Setete i le 1973, ma maua ai o latou faailoga o le tagata malaga, ma o Houston lea na avea ai lo’u tama ma se fai pisinisi faamanuiaina mo le 40 tausaga i le taimi nei. Sa ia faasoa mai lona agaga faafetai mo le avanoa na tuuina atu e le Land of Opportunity ia te ia ma lou tina ma i matou le fanau e toa 3. Ona o lenei mea, ua ou iloa ai le manaʻoga e toe faʻafoʻi atu i le nuʻu na tuʻuina mai le ola i loʻu aiga.

Na ou faauu mai le aoga maualuga mai le Westbury Christian School i le 1999 ma auai i le Houston Baptist University seia oo i le 2003. HBU lea na ou feiloai ai i laʻu uo pele ma na faavaeina le Families Helping Families, Quincy Collins. O le i ai o la'u tama teine o Alayna i le 2007, sa faaauau ai ona ou mauaina le Dean's List of Honor's na mauaina ina ua ou faauu mai le Iunivesite o Purdue ma le 3.86 gpa. O lo'u ala faigaluega na taitai atu ai a'u i le manuia i le pulega o galuega faapisinisi i pisinisi eseese, ma o loo ou galue nei o se Project Manager.

Aiga Fesoasoani i Aiga o se tasi lea o faalapotopotoga alofa ua tatou faaaogaina i o tatou olaga, ma ua matua faagaeetia lava au ma ou faamaulalo i le avea ai ma Taitai Au o Auaunaga mo Aiga. O le i ai o ni fegalegaleaiga muamua ma aiga o loo mauaina, ou te lagonaina ma vaaia ai le agaga faafetai moni, loimata o le olioli, ma le mapusaga atoatoa latou te faailoa mai, ma e matua tautele lava. O sekone uma ou te faʻaaluina i lenei faʻalapotopotoga e aoga. O le toe fa'afo'i atu i aiga o lo'o tauivi e fa'atumulia ai o tatou agaga, ma o le a tatou tautua ma le mitamita i lo tatou nu'u ma Aiga Fesoasoani i Aiga. Ou te faafetai i le nuu mo le saunia o le ola e pele ai lo’u aiga, ma o le mea itiiti lea e mafai ona ou faia e faailoa atu ai le agaga faafetai. Semanu ou te le i ai iinei i le aso pe ana le seanoa lenei nuu.

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Amber chike-udenze

Amber

Ta'ita'i au pu'e ata

Na ou ola ae i le faatufugaga e suesue i siva, fale tifaga, tusi ata, ma musika, faauu vave i le aoga maualuga i le 16, ona alu ai lea i le Texas University i Saute. E le'i leva, ae amata la'u galuega fa'apisinisi i le 2010, nofo i Dubai ma Iraq mo ni nai tausaga o galue i le Suau'u & Gas alamanuia.

Ina ua toe foi i le fale, ma toe fesootai ma laʻu uo aoga maualuga o 15yrs, na ma filifili e aluese mai le sone o uo ma faaipoipo i le 2014. O lana galuega na ave ai i maʻua i Nigeria mo sina taimi ma sa matou faʻaaluina o matou taimi maualalo e malaga ai i le lalolagi e asiasi i Thailand, Vietnam. , S. Aferika, Tanzania, Hanikeri ma le tele o nofoaga Europa.

O le mea lea na amata ai laʻu ata pue, amata i ata o auala, mulimuli ane ata o uo ma mea na tutupu i Lagos lea na matou nonofo ai i lena taimi. E mautinoa lava na ou mauaina le pusi photog ma filifili ou te manao e fai i se taimi atoa pe a matou toe foi i le fale i Texas. 

Ua matou nonofo nei i Richmond, TX ma ua avea aʻu ma tagata pueata faapolofesa tumau talu mai le 2018. E toʻalua le ma fanau, Emerald (Emmie) & Jidenna (JJ), ma Finn, le matou taifau lapopoa o loʻo manatu pea o ia o se tamai maile. A ou le faigaluega, matou te fiafia e fa'aalu le taimi i le natura e su'esu'e ai Paka a le Setete, ma malolo i le matafaga. 


O lo’u aiga ua tolu nei tausaga o auai i le Families Helping Family, o le pu’eina o ata faapea ai ma le tufaina atu o meaai i aiga o lo’o mana’omia. Ou te fiafia lava e fesoasoani i loʻu tuaoi o Quincy e faʻaauau pea ona tuputupu aʻe ma auauna atu i le tele o tagata i le alalafaga.
 

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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