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Our last Hero to round the weekend out is Tim Tracy.

Tim Tracy grew up in Burnsville, Minnesota, where his passion for the outdoors—hockey, dirt bikes, and mud trucks—shaped his early life. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1997, rising to Sergeant in four years while serving as an Engineer Equipment Operator and leading large teams, including wildfire response operations.

After his service, he earned a degree in landscape architecture and an MBA from UTA. Following a 12-year career in operations leadership, he returned to heavy equipment work as a crane operator. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Tim stays active coaching youth hockey and serving his community.

Welcome to the family Tim!

Next Hero joining us this weekend is Matt Ingwerson.

Sergeant Major Ingwerson, a native of Nampa, Idaho, began his Marine Corps career in 2004, earning early distinction as a class honor graduate with meritorious promotions. He deployed multiple times in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. A seasoned leader and instructor, he held key training roles and senior leadership positions across the 3d Marine Division and 1st Battalion, 11th Marines. He currently serves as Command Senior Enlisted Leader in Bangor, Washington, and is highly decorated for his service.

Welcome to the family Matt!

Our next Hero we’d like to recognize and will be taking part in our Hero Weekend starting tomorrow is Chad Jones.

A Kentucky native, Chad Jones joined the Marine Corps in 2010 as a radio and satellite repair technician and competed on the Marine Corps professional paintball team. Following significant injuries in 2014, he recovered with the Wounded Warrior Battalion, eventually earning gold in rifle and pistol at the Warrior Games.

Since medically retiring in 2016, Chad has focused on veteran advocacy through off-roading and outdoor experiences, specifically via the IGY6 Rescue Truck project. Drawing on his expertise in fabrication, gunsmithing, and psychology, he remains dedicated to rebuilding his nonprofit vision and serving the veteran community.

Welcome to our family Chad!