About Us

Brandon Ohms serves as the dedicated President of Third F Foundation where his passion for community service and leadership converge. With a profound commitment to making a positive impact, His extensive experience in Educational Leadership provides invaluable insight, driving strategic initiatives that further the nonprofit’s mission. Brandon has been part of the Third F Foundation since its inception and his favorite Foundation projects include leading large scale fitness events, such as the yearly Turkey Trot, as well as being able to make long standing community relationships that truly make a difference.  Brandon has his bachelor’s degree in economics from Illinois State University and a master’s degree in project management from Keller Graduate School.  In his free time Brandon loves to spend time outdoors and staying active with his wife Krista and two daughters.

Dan Casey is a Romeoville resident. Secretary of The Third F Foundation, The Executive Chef at Mistwood Golf Club, member of The Conversation & Sustainability Committee, and lover of all things hospitality. 

A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in Chicago, Dan’s background includes stops at The Ritz-Carlton, Harrah’s Casino and Walt Disney World.  T-ball coach, Softball Coach, and getting to be a proud Dad and husband keep him busy outside of the kitchen. 

Larry has been a Tax Practitioner for over 25 years and considers himself a little bit of a tax nerd. He enjoys volunteering and working with 501(c)3s. Larry has worked with The Center for Economic Progress & Ladder Up both volunteering and managing IRS VITA tax sites. In the past he has managed the tax sites at the University of St Francis, The Joliet Spanish Community Center, The Greater Chicago Food Depository and Waubonsee College.

Larry has recently passed the 1^st Two parts of the IRS’ EA exam & working on part 3. The elite status of Enrolled Agent is the highest credential the IRS awards.

Larry enjoys getting up at 4am  & getting outdoors to workout with the men of F3. He believes being around this group of men can change one’s life! You might find him rucking anywhere at anytime, even at 3am. As a past drag racer for over 25 years, Larry has an avid passion for all things racing! He has been over 200 mph in an Alcohol Funny Car.

Tim Klett is an active member in the Plainfield community through many endeavors, including coaching kids’ volleyball and softball teams, serving as a Cub Scouts leader, and speaking at local schools about the importance of online safety and cybersecurity . Tim earned his Bachelors Degree in Technology Management from the University of St. Francis, Masters Degree in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science at the University of Idaho. Tim has deep roots in the Plainfield community; his grandfather was the Plainfield mail carrier while his grandmother taught second grade in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Tim, his wife Mary, and their three children are longtime residents of Plainfield.

Mike Hutson is a small business owner and the President of CRDN a national restoration company.  Mike has been an entrepreneur with experience in the laundry and drycleaning industry servicing homeowners and businesses since 1996.  Mike has been involved with his local community coaching kids’ baseball and basketball teams for 12 years in addition to organizing fundraising for such teams.  Mike served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps and also graduated from Army Ranger school.  Mike has been an organizer and a volunteer at the Plainfield food pantry.  Mike graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s

Jeff Schuler has been an active member of the Plainfield Community since 2005.  He raised two children in the community, and has served as a coach and volunteer in a variety of school and community activities.  Professionally, Jeff currently serves as superintendent of Community Unit School District 200, a position he has held since 2014.  Before joining District 200, Dr. Schuler most recently served as the superintendent of schools in Kaneland 302. He has served as adjunct faculty at Loyola University, Aurora University and Northern Illinois University. Jeff earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Indiana University, his master’s degree in education administration from Illinois State University and his doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy from Northern Illinois University. He has served as a speaker and columnist for various conferences and publications.

Dan has worked in the golf industry for the past 25 years, and currently runs a hospitality company with brands throughout the Chicago suburbs.  He is an active member in the community, serving on the board of the chamber of commerce and volunteering as an incubator mentor for the school district.  He is a co-founder of the Third F Foundation where he continually finds new ways to help others impact the community.

Dan played college golf at Bradley University where he graduated with a degree in Philosophy before attending grad school at the University of South Carolina.  Having spent ten years as a college philosophy professor, he now explains the finer points of Nietzschian philosophy to his wife and two children in Plainfield.  Dan still enjoys competitive golf and admits to being an F3 addict…but he will never admit to being a runner.

Alan is a long time resident of the Plainfield area where he and his wife, Janeen have raised two children. He has been an active member in the community coaching his kids various sports teams and serving at his local church, where he leads the sound engineering team. He is a co-founder of the Third F Foundation where he enjoys finding new ways to help make a difference in the community.

Professionally, Alan manages a team of Digital Solutions Consultants in the Wealth Management group of a large Chicago based bank, where he’s worked for over 25 years. Alan attended Northern Illinois University graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Economics. He’s is an avid Scuba Diver, enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, camping and working out with his F3 brothers in the early morning.