Meet Our Board
Leadership with a shared commitment to those who serve.
The Code Forty4 Foundation Board of Directors brings together leaders with different experiences, perspectives and areas of expertise united by one mission: supporting and educating first responder families before crisis hits.
Our Board provides leadership, accountability and stewardship as we work to break the stigma surrounding mental health, make asking for help a natural part of first responder life, and ensure families know where to turn when they need support.
AMY CORTEZ
Founder & Board President
Amy founded Code Forty4 after witnessing the devastating impact suicide had on her local law enforcement community. As the wife of a law enforcement officer and a longtime business leader, she brings both personal perspective and leadership experience to the mission. Her passion is equipping spouses and families with the education, tools and trusted resources she believes every first responder family should have before a crisis hits.
Klaudia Brown
Board Secretary
Klaudia Brown is a graphic designer and marketing professional and a graduate of Miami University. She currently works for a California-based SaaS company. Klaudia brings a creative perspective and strong experience in branding, marketing, and visual communication to the Code Forty4 board. Her expertise will help strengthen how we communicate our mission, build awareness, engage our community, and reach more first responder families with resources and support.
Sophie Sheet
Board Treasurer
Sophie Sheet is the spouse of a law enforcement officer and shares a deep passion for supporting the mental health and wellness of first responders and their families. A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Sophie spent much of her career in talent acquisition and also served as Development Officer of Annual Gifts and Campaigns for Blanchard Valley Hospital. Her community involvement includes serving on the Kiwanis board and as a mentor with Children’s Mentoring Connection of Hancock County. Sophie brings a valuable combination of first responder family perspective, community engagement, relationship building, and fundraising experience to the Code Forty4 board.
Curtis Frisch
Board Member
Curtis Frisch is a Certified Financial Planner and co-owner of Brimley & Frisch Wealth Management. A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Curtis brings valuable financial and nonprofit expertise to the board. He has served on the NextGen Advisory Board and as Fundraising Chairperson for Hancock Literacy. His financial knowledge and fundraising experience will help Code Forty4 build a strong foundation for sustainable growth and community impact.
Richard “Tom” Walker
Board Member
Richard “Tom” Walker serves as Chief Deputy of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and is deeply committed to the mental health and wellness of law enforcement officers. His extensive training includes certifications in trauma debriefing and crisis intervention, among many others. Tom brings an important law enforcement perspective to the Code Forty4 board, along with years of leadership experience and a passion for helping others. His understanding of the challenges first responders face, combined with his experience in crisis response and supporting others, will help guide Code Forty4 as we develop resources and support for first responder families. Outside of law enforcement, Tom is also an author, speaker, and pastor.
Mary Beth Hammond
Board Member
Mary Beth Hammond brings decades of banking, business, and community leadership experience to Code Forty4, including many years as Vice President and Senior Private Banker with Fifth Third Bank. Her community involvement includes board service with Owens and serving as founding chair of Handbags That Help. Mary Beth helps Code Forty4 build community connections and open doors to valuable relationships that advance the Foundation’s mission.
Alana Trevino, LISW
Board Member
Alana is a Mental Health Therapist and owner of Frontline Wellness, specializing in EMDR and the unique mental health needs of first responders. She has been actively involved with Code Forty4, including participating in our Stronger Than the Call event and appearing as a guest on the Code Forty4 podcast. Alana brings valuable clinical expertise and a deep understanding of the challenges first responders and their families face. Her experience and perspective will help guide Code Forty4 in developing meaningful resources, education, and support for first responder families.
United By One Mission
Different backgrounds. Different experiences. One shared commitment:
Recognize. Respond. Support.
Together, our Board is committed to ensuring Code Forty4 Foundation remains focused on the families we serve, responsible with the resources entrusted to us, and relentless in our belief that support should begin
before crisis hits.