Kate joined ToolBank USA in 2016 with a background in advocacy and operations support for nonprofit organizations in Atlanta. She has experience working with immigrant and refugee families to provide services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. She is fluent in Spanish and has a passion for her two rescue cats, English literature, and Argentine tango. 

Favorite Tool: Power Sander

Favorite Tool: Fubar…it demands authority!

Noah Smock’s career in social justice started in Baltimore in 2008. From January 2014 – December 2024, he had the honor of serving as Executive Director of the Baltimore Community ToolBank. The ToolBank enhances access to tools, equipment, and expertise for community organizations, amplifying their efforts to strengthen and celebrate diverse neighborhoods.

Smock currently serves on the board of directors for the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership, an organization focused on environmental sustainability, health and wellness, and community development and revitalization in a targeted zone in Southwest Baltimore City. He also serves on the board of the Affiliated Sante Group, a behavioral health services and crisis response organization.

Past board service includes the Carroll-Camden Business Association (President), Black is the New Green (Chairman), and The 6th Branch (Treasurer).

Smock has been honored with awards for his work in the community sector, including recognition as a Birdland Community Hero by the Baltimore Orioles (2019) and as a Homecoming Hero by Baltimore Homecoming (2022).

Smock earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from the University of California, San Diego. He is prouder to have been a transfer student from San Diego City College. He is an alum of AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps, a year of service that shaped his interest and experience working within community settings.

Favorite Tool: The Trusty Trash Nabber

Julie joined the ToolBank USA team in 2021 as a way to continue her passion for the ToolBank network after years of involvement with the Cincinnati affiliate. She brings an extensive marketing, advertising, and graphic design background to the organization and looks forward to translating these skills from a for-profit space to the nonprofit world. She’s an avid golfer, enjoys traveling and spending time with her Yorkies, Cici and Coco.

Favorite Tool: Tape measure. Measure twice, cut once!

After Hurricane Ida devastated parishes in southeastern Louisiana, David volunteered as the Logistics Coordinator for Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.  After coordinating the delivery of thousands of meals and truckloads of supplies, David joined Catholic Charities serving as the Associate Director of Disaster Response and Preparedness, relocating to Thibodaux, LA, the town he was born and raised in.

In his TDS role, David combines his love for being an instrument of change for the betterment of all community members, tools, and working in the non-profit realm into one job.

David loves spending time with his family, his dogs, traveling, and enjoying all the parades, fairs, and festivals that New Orleans and the Pelican State have to offer.

Favorite Tool: Impact Driver… where diversity meets power to create change!

Jaime is a native of Mexico and moved to Puerto Rico 21 years ago. He joined the ToolBank team in 2021 as the Disaster Services Manager for our Puerto Rico location. Jaime is a highly tenured disaster response and rebuild volunteer, starting back in 1985 during the earthquake in Mexico and most recently helping with the efforts after Hurricanes Irma and Maria and earthquakes in 2019/2020 in Puerto Rico. He aided in training workers and volunteers on roof reconstruction.

Jaime serves as a member of the board of directors and as a consultant for the Long-Term Recovery Group of San Juan. He also offers up consulting work for ProTechos and provides training for students and member agencies on tool handling and safety.

Favorite Tool: Chainsaw

Art is a US Marine Corps Veteran, having served over 13 years of active duty. He began volunteering alongside our Director of ToolBank Disaster Services, Bill Hess, at the Palms Spring Home Depot Community Build Invitational in August of 2023 and joined our ToolBank USA team in January of 2024 as the West Territory Manager-TDS-Los Angeles.

In his spare time, Art loves spending time with his children and girlfriend Yvette, cooking, listening to music, and traveling.  

Favorite Tool: Level

Jess’ lifelong passion for community service began in her hometown of Fairport Harbor, Ohio, where the spirit of helping others was a way of life. After moving to Atlanta for a role at Allstate Insurance, she discovered the Atlanta Community ToolBank in 2003, quickly becoming a dedicated volunteer and later serving on the Atlanta board and taking the role of president during the formation of ToolBank USA.

Her commitment to service continued after relocating to Chicago in 2009, where she joined several nonprofit boards and serving on the Board of Directors for Windy City ToolBank. From hands-on work in the warehouse to deploying disaster relief supplies, Jess has always prioritized direct impact. In 2024, she deployed to Asheville with a trailer full of disaster buckets, a service trip that reinforced her desire to transition full-time into the nonprofit sector.

In 2025, Jessica took on the role of Executive Director of the Windy City ToolBank while also serving as the Midwest Territory Manager for ToolBank Disaster Services. She is committed to strengthening nonprofit collaboration, ensuring organizations have the tools and resources needed to focus on their missions.

Beyond her work, Jessica is passionate about home renovations, classic car and motorcycle restoration, crafting, and animal rescue. She lives in Lakeview with her husband, their dog Ernie, and a rotating cast of foster dogs finding their forever homes.

Favorite tool: Oscillating Tool

Born and raised in Puerto Rico. Spent seven and half years in Philadelphia between high school and University. Worked as a corporate banker (briefly, the bank’s favorite word was “no”), former entrepreneur owning and operating 5 small businesses and currently a Law Clerk and Trademarks Paralegal – in addition to working with the awesome team at ToolBank. Graduated from law school in 2019 where I obtained my Juris Doctorate.

 My life in non-profits and humanitarian work began after Hurricanes Irma and Maria when I was one of the few people I know of with decent internet and phone service after the storm and a full-sized pick-up truck. In a matter of days after the storm, I started receiving all sorts of donations from friends all over the world, so I co-founded Water for Puerto Rico, a non-profit dedicated to delivering all sorts of humanitarian aid to hurricane and eventually earthquake victims in Puerto Rico, mainly focusing on distributing water filters, donated humanitarian aid and even 182 new bed mattresses. Also arranged to send 500 water filters to Haiti and also sent water filters to Ukraine. My journey in disaster relief led me to being a board member for several non profits in Puerto Rico, including PRoTechos which rebuilds hurricane damaged roofs while training qualified candidates in basic carpentry skills, and now I’m happy the journey has brought me to ToolBank.

 In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my pets, riding my motorcycle, BBQing with friends and hoping to own a sailboat someday. 

 Favorite tools: Impact wrench and ratchet set. 

Prior to joining the Toolbank family in 2025, David formerly worked as a firefighter for the California Military Department and as a seasonal firefighter for the California Department of Forestry and Protection. As a part-time employee with ToolBank, David’s other careers are closely tied to coordinating and tracking emergency services to the people of California. David is also a licensed paralegal and a proud veteran.

In his spare time, David can be found doing house repairs, taking care of his animals, hiking, and spending time with his friends and loved ones.

Favorite tool: A large pipe wrench