
Those who answer the call to serve others and become the change in the world around us are our heroes. The journey of the entrepreneur, nonprofit founder or small business owner is not for the faint of heart. Through the guidance we offer, we empower and influence the men and women serving the multitudes every single day. We believe that our work at EPIC Mission is much bigger than us, and it’s our pleasure to work behind the scenes helping you and those like you to be the change we all wish to see in our world.
Jeremy Turner, a native of Huntington, WV, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Marshall University and an MBA with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise from Louisiana State University at Shreveport. Jeremy has served in leadership roles for industry giants and grassroots startup ventures within the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Recent startup projects include working as Co-Founder at Huntington, WV’s first coworking space, CoWorks. Mr. Turner is a DISC-Certified Behavioral Consultant and a Certified Coach with Ministry Ventures, an organization providing resources and coaching support to churches, ministries and ministry-based nonprofits. Jeremy serves on the leadership board for the RCBI Business Accelerator, Ten50, and has served on dozens of nonprofit boards through the years. Current service on the board of Create Huntington and the Board of Advisors for the Marshall University Lewis College of Business Division of Marketing, MIS and Entrepreneurship and the Marshall University Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation (iCenter). His personal mantra is to serve others and those who serve others, and he looks forward to learning how EPIC Mission may be of service to you and those you know.
Jeremy is a sought after coach, consultant, speaker and trainer, and he has worked with many groups and organizations on topics including board development, business and nonprofit operations, succession planning, leadership development, strategic planning, organizational development and social enterprise development. Mr. Turner recently realized a lifelong dream by stepping into the classroom as an adjunct instructor of entrepreneurship within the Lewis College of Business at Marshall University. In addition, Jeremy serves as a Business Coach and Faculty member for the West Virginia Governor’s School of Entrepreneurship, a no-cost, 3-week intensive summer program open to all rising 10th-12th grade students across the state. These skills and experiences continue to prove valuable as he and his team earn and serve new clients, primarily throughout the mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Southeastern United States.
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Julee Landau Shahon is co-chair of Violins of Hope as well as a Vice Chair of the Jewish Federation Board and the Annual Campaign Chair, a position she has held for four years during two different terms. She also serves as an advisor to the Women’s Philanthropy Board, having previously served as Board Chair and Executive Committee member. Julee also serves on the Board of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix, JFNA’s National Women’s Philanthropy Board and is a member of the Phoenix Steering Committee for Technion. A graduate of the University of Michigan and a member of Congregation Beth Tefillah, Julee lives in Scottsdale with her husband, Dr. Robert Shahon. When she is not working for the Jewish Community, Julee is a real estate agent with Realty One.
Rachel Hoffer, co-chair of Violins of Hope, is very active in the Jewish community locally and globally. She is the Jewish Federation NowGen board advisor and serves on the Federation’s National Young Leadership Cabinet. In addition, she is North America board chair for Youth Futures, a program of the Federation’s overseas partner, JAFI. Rachel has chaired numerous events and galas for the JCC, Pardes and Federation. She was co-chair of the capital campaign to move Pardes to the Ina Levine Jewish Community campus and co-chair for the capital campaign for Congregation Beth Tefillah’s new synagogue. In addition to her leadership roles in the community, Rachel is married to Jonathan Hoffer, mother of three girls and co-founder of Fanny and Martha, an apparel company that empowers women of all ages.






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Jessica Badowski is the owner and founder of Tucson based Too Busy Gals. Too Busy Gals was established in 2008 in Ohio and moved to Arizona in 2011. It was established as a business to the business service provider after multiple requests for assistance with social media, branding, and marketing from peer business owners. After 20+ years in non-profit management and anti-poverty social work, Jessica decided to break out and start her own business. In 2008, it became quickly apparent the need for high-quality education and coaching social media services was exploding. After 3 years working with national partners in marketing and social media, Too Busy Gals began developing its own roster of clients. Current clientele ranges from a local manufacturing company, land developer, Moroccan artisan e-commerce business, to NYT Bestselling author, and non-profit serving breast cancer survivors.
Lisa Benson joined Too Busy Gals in October 2017. Her role is community outreach and connecting local businesses to the training and coaching services Too Busy Gals offers. With a background in event planning, marketing, and advertising research, and extensive marketing experience in networking environments, she ensures Too Busy Gals meets the needs of the Tucson business community. As an active 4-H mom and owner of dogs, birds, rabbits, chickens, pigeons, quail and recently a cat, she is an avid animal enthusiast.






George Brehovsky serves Director of Customer Solutions with CHEP, where he’s been helping his CPG and retail organizations sell more & spend less for 13 years. CHEP’s platforms and solutions enable profitability and sustainability without having to compromise one for the other. The company manages, maintains, transports and supplies more than 350 million platforms that are shared and reused by growers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers. For 70 years, CHEP has empowered supply chains to use higher quality platforms, connect with more trading partners, reduce transportation, create less waste, use less natural resources, lower platform inventories and attain the efficiencies of standardization. Connect with George Brehovsky on
Lynette Mathews serves as Client Relations Director for TalentStream. She has over 25 years of experience in engineering and management within manufacturing and distribution enterprises. She holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. She has led design, engineering and operations for both Southern Metalcraft in Lithonia and Hobbs Fountains in Atlanta. Lynette was recently the VP of Operations for a multi-million dollar manufacturer of equipment and supplies sold into construction, manufacturing, government, and healthcare markets. Her training and experience in lean principles enables her to develop strategic programs for improving efficiency and quality in both products and processes. She recognizes that talented resources are the driving force behind successful performance metrics. In addition to many years as a hiring manager, Lynette has been a full desk recruiter in the areas of commercial and industrial development, finance and construction. Lynette lives in Atlanta and is an active participant in APICS Atlanta, Georgia Manufacturing Alliance and the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. She has three grown children, loves to read and travel, and is an avid sports fan. Connect with Lynette Mathews on
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Kevin Werntz serves as s Vice President for Economic Development at Savannah Technical College. In this role, Kevin is responsible for all non-credit education including customized corporate training, professional continuing education, certified testing and corporate assessment. His team also administers the Childcare Resource and Referral Services for Region 5, Southeast Georgia. His background includes more than 18 years of sales and business development, marketing and customer care experience with leading global organizations, Johnson & Johnson and VeriSign, Inc. Werntz holds an MBA from Jacksonville University and a bachelor of arts in communications from the University of Georgia. He serves on the Technology Association of Georgia’s Savannah Board of Advisors as well as the Board of The American Red Cross Southeastern Region. Connect with Kevin Werntz on
Lou Stover serves as Director of Sales at UNIS Fulfillment and Transportation. Founded in 1989, UNIS LLC has grown into a major, nationally recognized Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL). From humble beginnings with just a few trucks operating in Southern California, UNIS has expanded into all major US markets, impacting the successful flow of commerce with superior technology, smarter supply chains and faster execution. The company prides itself on an agile, customer-driven mindset, and strategic investments in technologies that give our clients the visibility and operational insights they require in today’s dynamic supply chain environment. Lou also serves as President of Savannah Logistics Connections. Connect with Lou Stover on
Scott W. Luton is the founder of Supply Chain Now Radio and also serves as Managing Partner for TalentStream. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott currently serves as Executive Vice President of APICS Atlanta, was recently namd a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee and currently serves as Chair of the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards Planning Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott also volunteers on the Business Pillar for 













