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Officers
Steve Moore, Chairman, Founder
Steve has spent more than 25 years working as a tour promoter in the rock, country and Christian music industries. He is a member of the Country Music Association Board of Directors and has taught as an adjunct professor at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. He has spent years working to improve the lives of underprivileged children in poverty-stricken areas through home building, healthcare and education initiatives. He is a member of Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, TN.
Tommy Sanders, Vice President
Tommy is the former Operations Director for Project C.U.R.E. and a former construction business owner. He has been involved with The Shalom Foundation since 1996, both participating in and leading numerous mission trips. He lives with his wife in Franklin, TN and is an active member of West Franklin Baptist Church.
Wayne Smith, Treasurer
Wayne has been involved with mission efforts in Guatemala and with The Shalom Foundation since 1995. He is retired from the DuPont Company and is currently employed with the United Way of Williamson County as Finance Manager. He is an active member of West Franklin Baptist Church.
Beverly Herro, Secretary
Beverly has worked with The Shalom Foundation since 1996, assisting in the Foundation's work both in the U.S. and abroad. She is retired from Sony/ATV Music Publishing in Nashville, TN and serves the Board as Secretary. She lives in Franklin, TN and attends Forest Hills Baptist Church.
Board Members
Donnie Dalton
Donnie's long-time service with the Foundation has included leadership roles in construction, planning and spiritual leadership. He has both led and participated in numerous construction trips since 1991. He is an active member of Grassland Heights Baptist Church in Franklin, TN.
Tony Harris
Tony has served on construction mission teams since his first trip to Guatemala in 2006. A builder by trade, Tony has a passion for serving those in need and working to help improve living standards in Guatemala. He is active as well in sponsorship, team leadership and event planning for the Foundation. He and his wife, Tami, are active members of Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, TN.
Susan Deaton
Susan is a loyal supporter of the Foundation helping lead fundraising events and outreach activities. She has many years of experience in the Christian music industry, public relations, television production and is a columnist with Nashville Lifestyles magazine. She is an active member of Fellowship Bible Church.
Daniel Buehler
Daniel's service to the Foundation's Medical Program has included architectural work on The Moore Center for Children's Health and development of the Surgery Center, networking and outreach. Daniel is Vice President for Facilities management & Construction with AmSurg Corporation. He is an active member of Rolling Hills Community Church.
Allison Bender, Executive Director
Allison has worked within the charitable community for many years. She has extensive development experience leading annual campaigns, cause-related marketing efforts, donor relations and event planning. She holds a B.S. in Journalism from the University of Tennessee and has a passion to serve and make a difference. She is a member of Brentwood United Methodist Church.
Maria Jose de Gallardo, Program Director for Guatemala
Maria was born and raised in Guatemala City. As a teenager she participated in medical missions and evangelistic missions interpreting for the American teams which changed her life for ever. She has spent the last three years working with surgical teams from the US and helping needy children receive medical help in the US that they wouldn't’t be able to get in their home country. She coordinates all in-country activities from the Guatemala City office.
Cindy Bhavsar, Director of Programs
Cindy previously served as Director of Small Business Programs for the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. A graduate from the University of Tennessee, Cindy received her BA in Retail and Consumer Science. Prior to working with the Nashville Chamber, Cindy was an area Director with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Vice President with Shop at Home.
Cindy attends Brentwood United Methodist Church.
Gina Martorella, Administrative Assistant
Gina moved to Nashville in 2005 from Monterey, California. Most recently, she has worked as a Paralegal for James A. Rose, Esq. off of Music Row in Nashville. She is passionate about extending her education to Social Work for foster children. Gina lives in East Nashville and attends First Baptist Nashville on Broadway.