ADVISORY BOARD

Glenn Brantley is proud to call Beaufort, SC his hometown.  With a devoted spouse, Tammi, and two incredible adult children, family has always been at the core of his life.  Recently retired with over 32 years as a Firefighter with the Savannah Fire Department, Glenn is dedicated to safeguarding our community and responding to emergencies with courage and compassion.

His journey as a firefighter has been defined by a commitment to excellence, teamwork, and unwavering dedication to public service. Through countless challenges and triumphs, he's honed his leadership skills and cultivated a deep sense of responsibility to those he serves.

With over 20 years as a Fire Captain, he has led teams through high-pressure situations, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and mutual respect. He thrives in dynamic environments, where quick thinking and decisive action can make all the difference.

Outside of the firehouse, he's passionate about giving back to the community, volunteering with local organizations such as Chaplain's 10-33 and mentoring aspiring firefighters. Whether it's lending a helping hand to a neighbor in need or advocating for fire safety education, he is always eager to make a positive impact. In every aspect of life, Glenn strives to embody the values of integrity, service, and resilience. 

 Jason Simmons has been a certified firefighter and paramedic for almost 20 years. He has spent time in multiple departments serving as a firefighter, emt, paramedic, training officer, fire instructor, and as a shift officer. He now works as a registered nurse in cardiac electrophysiology at a practice in south Atlanta.
 Throughout his career he has been involved in almost every aspect of fire and EMS life, including trauma, which is why helping with mental health is so important to him. Jason firmly believes that we have to help each other as a family of public safety professionals, because we are the only ones who truly understand the lifestyle and day to day activities that are involved. When not working or helping with Chaplains 10-33, Jason enjoys spending time with his wife Danielle, son J.P., daughter Eleanor, and three dogs. Jason has a B.S in broadcasting from Georgia Southern University (Go Eagles!), and an Associate's Degree in Nursing. 

Jesse Simmons has spent over 20 years serving as a paramedic, firefighter, and

active duty 68W (Combat Medic) in the United States Army. He worked for several

agencies throughout Georgia to include Georgia Fire Academy. Jesse has served as

a Battalion Chief, fire instructor, supervisory paramedic, and has deployed in

support of the Global War on Terror.

Valuing both education and experience, Jesse has spent his career learning as much

as he can to turn around and impart that knowledge on others. He enjoys teaching

and mentoring young medics and being a part of the public safety team. When not

working to better the public safety members in his community, Jesse enjoys

Georgia Football, Braves Baseball, and spending time with his large family: Wife

Erin, Daughters Ariel, Cali, Emmalynn, and Savannah-Kate, and son Joshua. Jesse

has earned his Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management from South University and his

Master's in Public Administration from Liberty University.

Georgia native Rae Robertson has always been fascinated by the culinary world. She fondly

remembers cooking with her grandmothers as a young girl, and recognizes the gravity these special moments held in cultivating her deep passion for the culinary arts. These moments would ultimately inspire Robertson to become a chef. Robertson attended the Arizona Culinary Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona, before returning to the East Coast to gain experience in various Southern kitchens. She marks starting the “family meal” at The Fat Radish in Savannah as one of the ways she has fulfilled her mantra of “building relationships through food.” Robertson has proudly carried this endeavor with her in every kitchen she has worked in since.  Her commitment to building relationships through food is something that drives her every day. She has served in several leadership positions throughout her career and maintains that respecting one another is one of the leading factors in being a successful team. She is thrilled to serve as one of the inaugural team members of The Darling Oyster Bar in Savannah. When she’s not in the kitchen, Robertson spends quality time with her beloved husband Kalan, their four beautiful children Zerek, Khalessia, Hendrix, and Nyoka, her sister Brea and niece Ellie. Their favorite pastimes include camping, having movie nights, and impromptu karaoke parties, but truly enjoy any chance where they can all be together. Robertson serves on the board of several nonprofit organizations and is passionate about giving back to the community in which she grew up.

Tara Jones is an engaged community health advocate with multiple organizations in the Savannah, GA region, an area she has called home her entire life. She is the REAL Program Manager for Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council and Project Coordinator with Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition (CGIC). She facilitates programs in resilience (Savannah Police Department, City of Savannah, Savannah Chatham County Public School System, St. Joseph's/Candler, Savannah State University) and designs wellness programs for government and other organizations. Tara is a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach. She has been trained in Community Resiliency Model, Mindful Self Compassion, Trauma Informed Weightlifting, and Positivity and Relaxation Training (PART). She is in the process of obtaining her 200-hour yoga teacher certification. Tara holds a Bachelor of Health Science Degree from Georgia Southern University and a Master of Public Health from Liberty University. Her most important and fulfilling role is being a mother to a teenage daughter.