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Meet the Team – Don Peckham

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Donnie Peckham is a Fisher House Assistant Manager and has been in his position since the Eglin Fisher House opened in 2010. His favorite part about his position is being able to joke with the guests and get their minds off of what they’re going through.

Donnie is married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer, who he met while growing up in Robertsdale, AL. They are both avid Alabama Crimson Tide fans, churchgoers, and have six adult children.

Donnie retired after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years in security forces and communications capacities. His passion for the Fisher House began when he stayed at one in Landstuhl, Germany.

Room 111 – Words from Guests February 2, 2019

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“Thank you all for what you do.  I was so scared when I checked in but it was an incredible blessing to stay here while I supported my brother to become hopefully more on the road to full recovery.  The love and care for all will never be forgotten.

Please watch over my brother, quietly and I hope to see you one day with a smile to match that of a full recovery for my brother.  Thank you to all the people that support your great work.”

Meet the Team – Marc Ambrose

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Marc is the Fisher House Manager, and has been in this position since 2016. His favorite part about the job is being able to help those staying at the Fisher House during their time of need.

Marc is very happily married to his wife, Brittney, and they have two fur babies, Stella and Charlotte. He comes from a large family, having five siblings, and his parents both served in the Navy. Marc is also an aspiring photographer, with interests in portrait, real estate, and wildlife photography.

Marc earned his MBA from the University of South Alabama and his previous experience includes operations management in AAA Five Diamond resorts.

Meet the Team, Judyann Schneider

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Meet Judyann Schneider, she serves as the housekeeper and adds sunshine while she makes the house sparkle!  She has been in her position since 2016. Her favorite part of working at the Fisher House is meeting all the selfless people that serve our country.

Judyann is happily married to her husband Tom, and has five adult children that have blessed her with 6 grandchildren, with another on the way. Her biggest hobby is caring for her pets, which include three dogs, three cats, and three bunnies.

Jerry Williams runs with the Bear Bait Ultras

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We love our generous community who host events for our Eglin Fisher House. Board member, treasurer and President/CEO of Eglin Federal Credit Union Jerry Williams served as Bear Bait this weekend at their amazing Ultra. Bear Bait Ultras Way to go Dan, Bo, of course Jerry and all the other “bait”…..great event!

Words from Guests December 27, 2018

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“I arrived here on 15 October 2018 for HBOT treatments, 40 – 1.5 hour each.  Today I will finish and return home.  My stay at the (Eglin) Fisher House has been great.  The staff and facility is above and beyond anything that this old marine is used to.  May our good Lord bless this wonderful facility and staff, because they give so much love, respect and encouragement to our veterans and their families.  My 40 HBOT treatments by Dr. Zant was a blessing to me.  HBOT does wonders for PTSD, TBI and many other combat injuries.  Blast concussion was one of my main problems plus radiation burns suffered during cancer treatments, agent orange problem.  I ask God’s blessing on all who assisted me to come out a winner.”

Words from Guests December 19 2018 – rooms 110 and 111

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“Thank you Lord. Thank you Fisher House. What a blessing, what a community, Donnie, Marc, John, Judy and Melissa. You guys are doing God’s work every day. We traveled here from South Carolina to support my sister during her surgery. She reserved us a suite here in the Fisher House mansion. I am grateful, we are grateful. Thank you to the founders of the Fisher House.”