Vice Chair, Board of Directors
Mat brings more than 26 years of experience at Progressive Insurance, where he currently serves in Information Security as the compliance business owner for the PCI program. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles spanning both business and technology, while also volunteering extensively. His volunteer work includes mentoring new hires, high school students, and peers, as well as leading efforts that support Progressive’s military communities.
HVRP Program Manager
Lisa oversees all aspects of the HVRP program related to veteran services. This includes developing and implementing strategies to support homeless and at-risk veterans. Lisa ensures program compliance, coordinates with community partners and service providers, and advocates for the unique needs of veterans within the program.
Director of Events and Fundraising
Nicholas Ajdinovich was born and raised in Lorain, Ohio. He graduated from Lorain Southview High School in 1975 and went on to earn a B.S in Computer Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 1979.
Treasurer
Shane Hajjar has over 20 years in the Civil Engineering Field. Shane also has a strong economic and financial background. He worked with many school and other fundraising groups. Shane will work hard to ensure we hit our goals and stay on budget.
Director of Veteran Affairs
Tim Hickey graduated from Riverside High School in 1994. After graduation, Tim enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and deployed to the Middle East as an Infantry Squad Leader.
Director of Marketing
James Hido is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, community leader, and serial entrepreneur dedicated to empowering others and building lasting impact across Northeast Ohio. As a driving force behind Sub Zero Mission, a veteran-founded nonprofit that ensures “Nobody Should Freeze to Death in America,”t.
Director of Legal Affairs
Douglas is a 1998 graduate of the University of Dayton and a 2002 graduate of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. From 2003-2018, he practiced law at a defense litigation firm in Cleveland, Ohio. Doug and his family have a history of charitable work with various organizations throughout the Cleveland area, including the Sub Zero Mission.
Chairman of the Board
A Northeast Ohio native, Ron grew up in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls and now resides in Hudson. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from The University of Akron. Married to JeriLynn for over 43 years, he is a father of three and grandfather to five.
Secretary
Barb is a 1987 graduate of Riverside High School in Painesville Ohio. She brings with her over 25 years of experience in customer service-related industries. In 2021 Barb obtained her real estate license in the State of Ohio and is currently working with Kimberly’s Realty Corp.
Founder & CEO
Al is a 1989 graduate of Riverside High School in Painesville, Oh. Upon graduation, Al joined the United States Marine Corps, serving on active duty from 1990-1996 and Reservist from 1996-1998. During this time, Al participated in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia. Al was Honorably Discharged with the rank of Sergeant.
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
Mat brings more than 26 years of experience at Progressive Insurance, where he currently serves in Information Security as the compliance business owner for the PCI program. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles spanning both business and technology, while also volunteering extensively. His volunteer work includes mentoring new hires, high school students, and peers, as well as leading efforts that support Progressive’s military communities.
HVRP Program Manager
Lisa oversees all aspects of the HVRP program related to veteran services. This includes developing and implementing strategies to support homeless and at-risk veterans. Lisa ensures program compliance, coordinates with community partners and service providers, and advocates for the unique needs of veterans within the program.
Director of Events and Fundraising
Nicholas Ajdinovich was born and raised in Lorain, Ohio. He graduated from Lorain Southview High School in 1975 and went on to earn a B.S in Computer Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 1979.
Treasurer
Shane Hajjar has over 20 years in the Civil Engineering Field. Shane also has a strong economic and financial background. He worked with many school and other fundraising groups. Shane will work hard to ensure we hit our goals and stay on budget.
Director of Veteran Affairs
Tim Hickey graduated from Riverside High School in 1994. After graduation, Tim enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and deployed to the Middle East as an Infantry Squad Leader.
Director of Marketing
James Hido is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, community leader, and serial entrepreneur dedicated to empowering others and building lasting impact across Northeast Ohio. As a driving force behind Sub Zero Mission, a veteran-founded nonprofit that ensures “Nobody Should Freeze to Death in America,”t.
Director of Legal Affairs
Douglas is a 1998 graduate of the University of Dayton and a 2002 graduate of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. From 2003-2018, he practiced law at a defense litigation firm in Cleveland, Ohio. Doug and his family have a history of charitable work with various organizations throughout the Cleveland area, including the Sub Zero Mission.
Chairman of the Board
A Northeast Ohio native, Ron grew up in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls and now resides in Hudson. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from The University of Akron. Married to JeriLynn for over 43 years, he is a father of three and grandfather to five.
Secretary
Barb is a 1987 graduate of Riverside High School in Painesville Ohio. She brings with her over 25 years of experience in customer service-related industries. In 2021 Barb obtained her real estate license in the State of Ohio and is currently working with Kimberly’s Realty Corp.
Founder & CEO
Al is a 1989 graduate of Riverside High School in Painesville, Oh. Upon graduation, Al joined the United States Marine Corps, serving on active duty from 1990-1996 and Reservist from 1996-1998. During this time, Al participated in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia. Al was Honorably Discharged with the rank of Sergeant.
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
Mat brings more than 26 years of experience at Progressive Insurance, where he currently serves in Information Security as the compliance business owner for the PCI program. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles spanning both business and technology, while also volunteering extensively. His volunteer work includes mentoring new hires, high school students, and peers, as well as leading efforts that support Progressive’s military communities.
HVRP Program Manager
Lisa oversees all aspects of the HVRP program related to veteran services. This includes developing and implementing strategies to support homeless and at-risk veterans. Lisa ensures program compliance, coordinates with community partners and service providers, and advocates for the unique needs of veterans within the program.
Director of Events and Fundraising
Nicholas Ajdinovich was born and raised in Lorain, Ohio. He graduated from Lorain Southview High School in 1975 and went on to earn a B.S in Computer Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 1979.
Treasurer
Shane Hajjar has over 20 years in the Civil Engineering Field. Shane also has a strong economic and financial background. He worked with many school and other fundraising groups. Shane will work hard to ensure we hit our goals and stay on budget.
Director of Veteran Affairs
Tim Hickey graduated from Riverside High School in 1994. After graduation, Tim enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and deployed to the Middle East as an Infantry Squad Leader.
Director of Marketing
James Hido is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, community leader, and serial entrepreneur dedicated to empowering others and building lasting impact across Northeast Ohio. As a driving force behind Sub Zero Mission, a veteran-founded nonprofit that ensures “Nobody Should Freeze to Death in America,”t.
Director of Legal Affairs
Douglas is a 1998 graduate of the University of Dayton and a 2002 graduate of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. From 2003-2018, he practiced law at a defense litigation firm in Cleveland, Ohio. Doug and his family have a history of charitable work with various organizations throughout the Cleveland area, including the Sub Zero Mission.
Chairman of the Board
A Northeast Ohio native, Ron grew up in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls and now resides in Hudson. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from The University of Akron. Married to JeriLynn for over 43 years, he is a father of three and grandfather to five.
Secretary
Barb is a 1987 graduate of Riverside High School in Painesville Ohio. She brings with her over 25 years of experience in customer service-related industries. In 2021 Barb obtained her real estate license in the State of Ohio and is currently working with Kimberly’s Realty Corp.
Founder & CEO
Al is a 1989 graduate of Riverside High School in Painesville, Oh. Upon graduation, Al joined the United States Marine Corps, serving on active duty from 1990-1996 and Reservist from 1996-1998. During this time, Al participated in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia. Al was Honorably Discharged with the rank of Sergeant.




















