At the beginning of 2025, Trey was named CEO of ToolBank USA, taking over for long-time CEO, Patty Russart. Trey began his journey with ToolBank USA in 2018 as our Chief Program Officer, where he played a key role in expanding the organization’s national initiatives. One of his major contributions was helping to grow ToolBank USA’s Disaster Services program. ToolBank Disaster Services provides the critical tools necessary for recovery efforts following natural disasters. Under Trey’s leadership, the program grew significantly, deploying staff and various-sized trailers filled with tools to community-based organizations and their volunteers—at no cost—so they could assist in disaster response and recovery efforts across the country.

Trey’s experience also includes the founding of the Richmond ToolBank in May of 2014, where he learned firsthand the value of action and persistence. This experience reinforced his belief that “action creates clarity” and that “the answer is always no unless you ask,” principles that will guide his leadership as the CEO at ToolBank USA.

Favorite Tool: The right tool for the job

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

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, bringing with her a passion for the ToolBank network after years of involvement with the Cincinnati affiliate. As Director of Marketing, she leads efforts to amplify ToolBank’s mission to empower community-based organizations through access to tools, equipment, and expertise. Her work spans graphic design, social media strategy, event planning, website management, content creation, video production, photography, and cultivating corporate partnerships. Whether supporting ToolBank Disaster Services in times of crisis or promoting program excellence across affiliates, Julie thrives on building meaningful connections and creating compelling content that drives impact.

Before joining ToolBank USA, Julie served as Marketing Director at Modern Office Methods (MOM) for 17 years, where she managed the company’s marketing and advertising strategy, oversaw digital platforms, negotiated sponsorships, produced events, and brought graphic design in-house, saving the organization significant costs while elevating its brand presence.

Outside of work, Julie is an avid golfer who loves traveling, attending concerts, cheering on her favorite sports teams, and spending time with her Yorkie, Coco.

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

Megan believes strong communities are built when people have the tools and the trust to show up for one another. Her 14-year nonprofit career began with a defining experience: participating in disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina while still in high school. After college, she joined AmeriCorps, serving with Rebuilding Together in Dayton, OH, and Nashville, TN, before continuing her work on staff in Pittsburgh.

Megan first partnered with ToolBank USA in 2021 during her tenure with The Mission Continues, where she led veteran-driven community impact initiatives across the country. That partnership deepened her belief in ToolBank’s model and the power of infrastructure to unlock service at scale. Today, she guides replication strategy and network growth, supporting communities as they launch and strengthen ToolBanks of their own.

Originally from Ohio and a proud Buckeye, Megan has enjoyed living and working in communities across the country. Outside of work, you can find her training for her next half-marathon, cycling long distances, including the full Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath, or riding in Pelotonia, a Columbus-based bike ride supporting cancer research. She’s most energized when she’s moving toward something meaningful, whether on the road or alongside communities building stronger futures.

Favorite Tool: Jigsaw

Adam is originally from the small town of Vinton, VA where he made his way to the Metro-Richmond area for college and grad school. He met his wonderful bride while attending Randolph-Macon College and got married in 2008. They have two amazing kids and a four-legged family member.

In 2015, he started volunteering with the Richmond ToolBank when they first opened their doors and then transitioned into a part-time position in 2016. In 2019, Adam shifted to a full-time employee at the Richmond ToolBank as Program Manager where he oversaw the Tool Lending and Building Change programs.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, being outside, golfing, and watching sports.

Favorite Tool: Depends on what needs fixing!

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

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

Carson is a dedicated individual passionate about helping others and improving his community. Over the past five years, he has worked with various organizations in disaster relief and cleanup efforts, gaining valuable crisis management and teamwork skills. He also supervised a construction crew for three years, enhancing his leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Currently, Carson is pursuing education to become a firefighter, reflecting his commitment to public service. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, building projects, playing golf, and spending quality time with his family while seeking new challenges for personal growth.

Favorite Tool: Cordless Grinder

Hello everyone, my name is Steven, but I go by Matt. I am a U.S. Air Force veteran who served 20 years on active duty and recently retired in February 2025. Matt joined the team in 2025, where he established the newly formed Dallas ToolBank and was named the South-Central Territory Manager. He has experience in community outreach, having served as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter out of Houston, where he engaged with the public as an Air Force ambassador, even working with Habitat for Humanity to build houses. Matt enjoys traveling with his family, watching his son play soccer, smoking meat on his pellet grill, and playing any sport he can.

Favorite Tool: Axe…till Valhalla!

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. 

Aloha, my name is Maui Melekiola. I was born and raised in Lahaina, on the island of Maui. Currently, I work full-time as a cook at the Westin Hotels, and I will now be assisting with outreach and tool lending for ToolBank Disaster Services here in the Hawai’i District on Maui. After the wildfires in Lahaina, I had the opportunity to work with one of our partners on the island, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA), as their warehouse labor crew lead.

There, we served the community with both long-term and short-term supplies for families. As a survivor myself, seeing the relief my community felt with these resources and helping them move in and out of homes brought me a lot of peace. I am now excited to do the same here at the Maui ToolBank. I will do my best to make a positive impact through tool lending and to ensure the community has all the resources they need to rebuild Lahaina. I am grateful to know that the ToolBank will be a helpful part of that effort. 

Favorite tool: Measuring Tape. “Being precise the first time will make the second job easier.”