Board

BTF Board at our 2023 Bull & Shrimp Roast

Pictured left to right

Rich Blood, Zach Long, Katie Nuce, Candi Tolson, Jon Tolson, Pam Long, Geri Riley, Stew Riley, Lisa Tolson & Beth Tolson

All of our members bring a piece of Brandon in some way to the foundation. They all have our deepest trust and graciousness and they believe in our mission. Further down the road we hope to pass the foundation down to our younger generation of fellow Brandon lovers and friends.

We believe that we all share the important component of helping others out of a deep love for us and for Brandon.

Executive Team

Candi Tolson

CEO / Co-Founder

Candi is firstly Brandon’s mom and president of the foundation. default may best describe her position but also her passion for recreating Brandon’s fingerprints and mirroring Brandon’s ways by helping others.

photo credit – October Sky Photography

Pam Long

Executive Director

Pam is an original board member and was invited by Candi & Jon because of their bond through their son’s friendship. Her position has morphed over time, serving as our Treasurer and now as our Executive Director. She brings her previous board experiences and her way with checks, balances, finances and is our master of all things needing to get done. She is our backbone.

Pam and her husband, Michael, are longtime residents of Forest Hill, MD where they raised their two children Zach & Rachel. They are very proud that Zach is a part of the BTF Board as it’s Treasurer. In her day job, she is a National Business Development executive for a collection agency and is thankful this role provides her the flexibility to serve BTF. She is fiercely dedicated to her family & friends, loves the beach, is an avid reader and strongly believes we should all make a difference in someone’s life, every day.

Board of Directors

Jonathan Tolson

President / Co-Founder

Jon is firstly the father of Brandon and secondly the assistant to his wife and president, Candi. His gift is his constant vision of what BTF looks like in 5 years.

photo credit – October Sky Photography

Beth Tolson

Secretary

Beth is our Secretary and our sister-in-law. She was invited to be on the board as an original member knowing she was capable of the organization and administrative skills but also because of her sincerity in helping Jon and I heal and remember Brandon through good deeds and giving to others.

Zach Long

Treasurer

Zach was recently invited to be our new Treasurer. He was one of Brandon’s best friends and has wanted to join our Board for some time. As a CPA with experience auditing non-profit organizations, he now brings his accounting skills and navigation of our finances to the body.

Board Members

Geri Riley

Geri was imperative to being on our board due to our mutual friendship coupled with her son being one of Brandon’s best friends. She fills Candi & Jon’s need to have folks who are truly vested in keeping Brandon’s Legacy alive and also true friends who actively make sure they continue healing. Geri is multifaceted in what she brings, how she volunteers and how she gently brings the necessary devil’s advocate to the table.

Lisa Tolson

Lisa Tolson is an original board member and was invited by Candi & Jon not only to represent the Tolson family but also because of her knowledge and experience in human resources.

Lisa resides in Phoenix, MD with her husband Patrick. They have two children: Paige & Chad and two grandchildren Maddie & Ansel. Lisa has worked full-time for the Baltimore Orioles for 39 years and is currently the SVP, Chief People Officer for the club. She loves traveling and spending time with her family.

Katie Nuce

Katie is also one of our original board members chosen for her special connection with Brandon and our family. She brings phenomenal skill in graphic design as she creates all of our necessary logos and and is now partnering with our social media person.

Rich Blood

Rich was recently added to our board. He is one of our bereaved parents and so, he represents all of our grieving parents. He brings loyalty, friendship and innovation to our foundation.