Meet Our Team

Dana Blozis

Working on the MS Express team since August 2005, Dana serves as the foundation’s marketing director and Board Secretary, performing a variety of marketing, publicity, administrative and fundraising roles. With a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Dana has more than 10 years of nonprofit experience. In addition to working for The Spirit of Hope Foundation, she owns Virtually Yourz, a writing, editing and marketing company. Dana lives in the Seattle area with her partner Jim and daughter Brooke.

 

 

 

Jerry Caldwell

Jerry Caldwell, aka Binky the Clown, has been a long time friend of Carlo and Angela Magno. Recently retired, he joined the MS Express in August 2006 to help Carlo finish the remainder of the trip. Internationally known, Binky is well known for his childlike heart, and he tells us that he's been a clown his entire life, but he's only been doing it in make-up for the last 11 years. Anxious to see the rest of the country, Binky is enthusiastic about making the trip with Carlo. "He's willing to 'clown around' from coast to coast," Carlo said. "Binky for President!"

 

 

Dan Purdy

Dan Purdy joined the MS Express team in the fall of 2005 as a marketing consultant. With a degree in marketing from Western Washington University, Dan is currently pursuing his MBA at WWU. Dan lives in Bellingham, Washington with his wife Rhonda and their two children Ariel and Jon.

 

 

Tara Hamilton

Joining the MS Express team earlier this year, Tara Hamilton assists The Spirit of Hope Foundation with research, marketing, fundraising and administrative assignments. Tara holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry. She also owns a virtual assistant business, Freelance Gal. She and husband Brad live in North Carolina with their two year old twins Porter and Rowan.

 

 

 

Keith Line

With more than 10 years of experience, web guru Keith Line serves as the Web master and designer for The Spirit of Hope Foundation. Since joining the team in May 2006, he has been working on a new design for the foundation, incorporating the latest Web design standards and handicapped accessibility features. He founded Agency Eight, a Web site design and internet marketing company. Keith and his wife live in the Chicago area.

 

 

 

Sharon Mason

Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at age 17 and having four uncles and several cousins with MS, Sharon Mason is a trained peer counselor and an MS Ambassador for the National MS Society. In addition to serving as a volunteer and fundraiser for The Spirit of Hope Foundation, Sharon is one of the team’s biggest cheerleaders. She hopes to eradicate MS, ensuring that some day MS only stands for Mississippi. Sharon resides in Mt. Vernon, Washington.

 

 

 

Ginger Pitner

Volunteer and fundraiser Ginger Pitner was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 15 years ago. Ginger, another amazing supporter of The Spirit of Hope Foundation, serves as the co-leader for the Skagit MS Group in Skagit County, Washington. She enjoys music, photography and writing poetry. She has a 23 year old son who is the best gift she could have ever received. Ginger lives in Mt. Vernon, Washington with her partner John.

 

 

 

Jeff Rex

Jeff Rex serves as the Board Treasurer for The Spirit of Hope Foundation. Jeff has known Carlo for more than 10 years, meeting when Jeff was a part-time intern and Carlo was an advertising rep. After graduating from WSU with a degree in broadcasting, Jeff went into broadcasting full-time. He is a salesman and announcer for KBRC in Mt. Vernon, Washington.

Aaron Ridling

Aaron Ridling is currently the webmaster for the Spirit of Hope Foundation. He is in the process of completely over-hauling the website so it will be easier for everyone to use it.