Traci Schuck
Traci, a Navy spouse, has dedicated herself to educating, empowering, and assisting military members and their families in times of need. Her 31 years of volunteering and employment with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, culminating as Director of the Society’s North Island office, reflect her commitment to the military community. Traci received the Department of the Navy’s Meritorious Civilian Service award from Base Commander CAPT C.S. McKissick in December 2023. After retiring from the Society, Traci has been focusing on supporting her daughter’s special needs and traveling with her husband. Originally from Eugene, OR, Traci enjoys off-road vehicle-based adventures, hiking, singing, and baking sourdough. She is excited to join the Navy Marine Corps PROUD Foundation team and continue supporting the community.
Mercedes Bartolomei Penner
Born and raised in California, Mercedes now splits her time between La Jolla, CA and Dallas, TX. She is a Design Institute, San Diego graduate with an MFA in Interior Design and Architecture. She is still the president of MB Design but currently, Mercedes is also the Chief Administrative Officer at Fireside Capital Advisors, a registered investment advisory firm, in Dallas, Texas. She is passionate about helping those in need, especially children, the underserved military men and women, and animals. Her volunteer and committee experience has been with St. Germaine’s Children Charity, Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and Operation Kindness, a no-kill animal shelter in Dallas, Texas. She has a great appreciation for the military and is a proud sponsor of the PROUD Foundation.
Monica Reynolds
Monica was raised in Northern Minnesota and is the 3rd eldest of 8 children. She has been Married to Shaugnessy Reynolds (USMC Col Ret.) for 32 years. They have 3 adult children and reside in Poway. Monica has devoted the majority of her free time to volunteer work most recently at her church managing the gift shop (5 years) and with Rady Children’s Hospital as an auxiliary member. She has chaired or been on the committee of several large fundraising events which have each raised a hundred thousand dollars or more. As a Marine wife she was active in the spouses club and has always taken on leadership roles wherever they were stationed. She has a great appreciation for the military and it’s profound sacrifice and is eager to support the PROUD Foundation and their cause.
Major Staci Reidinger, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.)
A Southern Louisiana native, Staci is a 24-year U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran. She is President of Reidinger Public Relations and is an active philanthropist offering support to nonprofits assisting military veterans, individuals and families experiencing homelessness and at-risk youth. Staci also serves as HomeAid San Diego’s Board Past President and Public Relations Society of America’s National Voices 4 Everyone Committee Co-Chair. Her military service included deployments in Afghanistan, Kuwait, the Republic of the Philippines, Japan and Australia. After retiring from military service in 2017, Staci joined UPS as The UPS Store's Director of Public Relations and Social Media Marketing supporting over 5,000 franchise locations across North America. She also served as Team Rubicon’s Southern CA Communication Director in 2019 and in 2020 Co-Founded the San Diego Business & Nonprofit Crisis Support Network during the surge of COVID-19. Staci and her husband Bradford Lackey reside in Poway, California, have two beautiful daughters and are committed to helping improve the lives of people in need around the world. #dowhatyoucan
Cathe Robling
