Nacogdoches Hero Foundation
Who we are
Foundation Board Members
Each of our board members has a true passion for supporting our local community of Veterans, Active-Duty Military, and First Responders. Whether they have served themselves or have family members who have served, their dedication to this foundation is immeasurable.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide comprehensive support and resources to Nacogdoches County veterans, first responders, and their families; honoring their service and fostering community appreciation for their sacrifice.
Nacogdoches Hero Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
We are honored to ensure all proceeds stay in Nacogdoches County serving our local Heroes.
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Event Spotlight
Fourth Annual Banquet
4th Annual Hero Banquet November 5th, 2026 Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center.
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Thank you to John Dutch for sponsoring a table at this year's 4th Annual Hero Banquet.
John's generosity doesn't go unnoticed. People like him are the reason events like this come together, and we're grateful he chose to be part of it this year. We can't wait to see you there, John.
Interested in sponsoring a table too? Visit nachero.org.
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Thank you to Ferrara's Heating & Air Conditioning for being a Captain Sponsor this year.
If you've lived in East Texas through a July or two, you know how much a good HVAC company matters. Ferrara's handles heating and air conditioning for homes and businesses across the area, and they've earned a reputation for showing up and doing the job right. We're grateful to have them in our corner this year.
Interested in becoming a table sponsor for the 4th Annual Hero Banquet? Visit nachero.org.
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It’s been a busy and incredibly meaningful week for the Nacogdoches Hero Foundation and our board members! ❤️🇺🇸
Our board members wear many hats and serve our community in so many different ways, and this week was a wonderful reminder of just how blessed we are to have such a dedicated group of people serving the Nacogdoches Hero Foundation.
On Tuesday, Bryant Krenek, Nancy Windham, Stephanie Simmons, and Kristi Barnes attended the Nacogdoches County Board of REALTORS® membership luncheon at the Fredonia Hotel. Nancy shared her expertise as Regional Economic Development Advisor with the Texas Forest Country Partnership, speaking about East Texas economic development in 2027 and beyond.
Another group of our board members, Jason Bradford, Scott Weems, Lori Velek, Nancy Windham, Ted Smith, Aaron McGowan and wife Melissa, and Sean Black represented the Nacogdoches Hero Foundation at the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Banquet at the Fredonia Hotel on Tuesday evening.
We were also honored to be featured in an article on the front page of The Daily Sentinel, helping share the story of what the Nacogdoches Hero Foundation is doing for our local heroes.
And then came another incredible blessing. Troy Massey, NHF Emeritus Board Member, and his wife Abby, through the Massey Rose Foundation, once again made an extraordinarily generous $25,000 donation following the Old Town Rig Down event. We are beyond grateful for their continued generosity and belief in our mission. ❤️
And we’re not finished yet!
This Friday night, we’ll be cheering on our own Blake Westmoreland as he is honored with the Lumberjack Pride Award at the SFA Alumni Association Lumberjack Legacy Banquet. We couldn’t be prouder!
Our board members are business owners, real estate professionals, educators, first responders, community leaders, volunteers, veterans, spouses, parents, grandparents, and so much more. They give their time and energy to countless organizations and causes throughout our community.
And yet, they have each chosen to give a portion of their hard-earned time, talents, and resources to the Nacogdoches Hero Foundation to make sure our local military, veterans, first responders, and their families know that their community will be there when they need us.
We truly are blessed beyond belief.
Please join us in saying a prayer for everyone who makes this extraordinary mission possible—the board members, volunteers, benefactors, and, most importantly, the heroes and families we are privileged to serve.
May God continue to bless each of them for the time, love, generosity, and sacrifice they give to others.
This is what community looks like. 🇺🇸❤️
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