Matt Light, 3-Time Super Bowl Champion and 2007 Pro Bowl Member. Matt is the Founder of The Light Foundation and serves as the Board of Trustees President.

Russell W. Kessler, Esq., is a partner in Kessler & Ballenger Law Offices specializing in Tax Law.  Russ has been with The Light Foundation since it's inception in 2001.  Russ serves as our Legal Advisor and on the Financial Committee.

Jennifer Marker has been volunteering for The Light Foundation since it's inception.  Jennifer is a mother of five children and still has time to serve not just as a treasurer, but handles all of the day-to-day financial matters for the foundation on a voluntary basis. 

Gregg Gilbert is the owner of his own company out of Greenville, Ohio and has served with the foundation as a member of the Board since it's inception.  Gregg not only serves as a Board Member, he is also a consistent worker at most events.  Gregg serves as a member of our Board of Trustees.

Carrie O'Donnell joined the Board of Trustees in 2005 serving as a member of the Board.  Carrie oversees the Athlete Division of Verizon Wireless (the official cellphone of The Light Foundation) and offers many insights and support for our events and fundraising.

John R. Keuffer, III C.C.C.W.-Mr. Keuffer has been in the non-profit sector since 1992.  During which time he spent ten years as a Police Officer in the City of Cincinnati area, while also hosting his very own talk radio program for twelve consecutive years.  Mr. Keuffer has two degrees; Social Work and Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati and College of Mt. St. Joseph respectively.  Mr. Keuffer was named one of the 100 Top Social Entrepreneurs in 1996 by MTV and Youth Service America and has won over 60 local, state, national and international honors for excellence in service to youth and the community. 

Mr. Keuffer is the author of DARE TO FAIL; STRIVE TO SUCCEED .   He has reached over 100,000 youth through his programs and appearances.  He was trained as a trainer from Cornell University in Crisis Intervention as one of a small few certified Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Specialists.  Since 1998, he has trained over 1,000 youth workers on how to be an effective youth worker.  In 1998, he was named the Top Youth Worker in Ohio and received the prestigious Timothy Kuster Award.  For speaking engagements, trainings or more information; please email info@mattlight72.com