Founders & Board of Directors
Five people united by one belief: that every person deserves warmth, safety, and hope, no matter their circumstances.
Danny Reynolds
Founder & PresidentWhy I'm the CEO of Zach's Rays of HopeThe reason I founded Zach's Rays of Hope was because there is a loss of compassion, dignity, hope, and respect given to the unhoused community, which goes against the principles I have learned throughout my experiences as a dad, follower of Christ, and a member of a charitable fraternal organization. I help the unhoused in memory of our youngest son, Zach, who cared for and helped others in need.
Lesa Reynolds
Co-Founder & TreasurerWhy I helped start Zach's Rays of Hope FoundationI am a retired nurse, and helping others gives my life purpose and joy. I am rewarded as much as the ones we help by seeing the joy in their faces as they receive items to endure the cold. I heard of a young man being denied shelter because of being a part of the LGBTQ community. The young man froze outside of the shelter's doors. I began thinking about my grief and how there was another mom grieving now. I wanted to be a part of something that believed in everyone being treated equally and with respect.
Daniel Reynolds
Board MemberWhy I'm with Zach's Rays of HopeI am a business owner that provides fair wages and benefits to my employees. The current economy has made it difficult on many to afford housing. The unhoused deserve opportunities to assist them with services that help them to get back on their feet, and that can help our society as a whole.
Jeremy Sampson
Board MemberJeremy is the owner of Rinnovo Solutions and Salty Life Tee. Veteran, father of five, and grandfather of two. He is an entrepreneur, humanitarian, and graduate of Houghton University with a Bachelor's in business. He has almost two decades of experience consulting executives and business owners and training new leaders and sales people. He lives through his core tenet and noble purpose: in every encounter to enrich the lives of all involved — spiritually, intellectually, mentally, and physically.
Taylor Bell
Board MemberWhy Zach's Rays of HopeI am a dad and small business owner that believes in community. A community is strengthened by all members pulling together to help lift others back up. This is why I am a board member for Zach's Rays of Hope Foundation, so that I can make a difference in the communities we serve.