Meet the Team
SHENANDOAH ‘SHENAN’ CARDWELL CONSTANTINO
Founder & PresidentAs Russ’ surviving spouse and a psychotherapist, I know the stress of caring for a Firefighter loved one with cancer, the demands of parenting and running a household, and how hard it can be to ask for and accept help.
RYAN CONSTANTINO
1st Vice PresidentI’ve been a member of the fire service since I was 17 years old, and continue my father’s tradition by serving as a Firefighter/Paramedic. The Brotherhood was there for us and I am committed to paying it forward.
LAUREN CONSTANTINO BROWN
2nd Vice PresidentI continue my father’s tradition of service by having created the Girl Scout Honor Guard for Fallen Firefighters, being an officer in the IN National Guard, a former police officer and current paralegal.
ANDREA ‘ANDIE’ SKILLMAN
SecretaryMy experiences as a Firefighter wife, a nurse, and friend of Russ’ family serve me well in this role as I support the Foundation’s efforts to help Firefighters battling cancer and their families and expand awareness of cancer prevention and education.
JOHN SKILLMAN
TreasurerNow a retired Firefighter and Shift Commander, I bring experience with occupational health & safety in the fire service. Once a co-worker of Russ and still friend of his family, I bring a personal tie to those facing this fight.
JENNY BAHR
1st DirectorI am a full time Firefighter/Paramedic with the Itasca Fire Protection Dist. My husband David was a full time Public Safety Officer with Rosemont PSD and died at the age of 39 from sarcoma cancer. I am proud to be a part of S23F and hope that through my personal experience I can help other FF’s and their families cope with this difficult time.
MEET OUR SUPPORT STAFF
Shield 23 Foundation cannot do what it does without the support of dedicated staff members. With grateful appreciation, we are pleased to showcase the volunteers who comprise our Support Staff, (non-Board Member positions.)
- IT/Tech Coordinator: Marty Swidler
- Membership Coordinator: Lu Ann Stephan
- Legal Coordinator: Rhonda “Randie” Bruno
- Director of Development: Evelyn Wagoner
- Administrative Assistant: Kristina Hosticka