Jeremy Curcio, GYSgt/USMC retired, Vice President
Gunnery Sergeant Jeremy Curcio entered the Marine Corps in June 2004 and retired December 2019. He served as a flight crew member, Operations Manager, Financial Manager, OSHA Safety Manager, Martial Arts Instructor, and a Career Recruiter/Sales Manager. He has also studied Business Management at University of Maryland University College and is working towards his MBA at Temple University.
Jeremy is an expert at networking through community outreach and negotiating between military and private sector organizations, which will bring value to Project Help’s mission.
Jeremy has been with Project Help from the beginning - sharing the same drive, passion, and long-term vision as the Founder. Jeremy’s view: “this country’s approach to taking care of our military has improved drastically since his grandfather served in the Battle of the Bulge and his father in-law served in Vietnam”; yet there are still so many gaps to be filled and Project Help will not rest until that mission is accomplished!
Jeremy is happily married and has three sons (and a fourth on the way!) that are all equally Patriotic and selfless; they are proud to be a part of the Project Help team as well! The family is also heavily involved in the scouts, where Jeremy is an assistant leader.
Jeremy can be reached at Jeremy.ProjectHelp@gmail.com.
Karen Reinertsen, Secretary
Karen has been a government employee for the past twenty years and prior to that operated a family owned restaurant in Bergen County. In her free time she loves to cook and participate in “craft sales”. Although from Hudson County, she resided in Bergen County and now lives in Sussex County with her husband. She has three grown children and six grandchildren and stays active in her community with Girl Scouts and volunteering.
Karen was married to a Vietnam veteran and has a brother who served as well. She has seen the good and bad of the Vietnam War and the impact it had on society. She is now dedicated to helping veterans and their families through her service with Project Help.
Reno Schwind, Director of Veterans Services
Reno is a Marine Corps Veteran. Having enlisted shortly after graduating from high school, he held the MOS, or Military Occupational Specialty, of Infantry Machine gunner throughout his time in service.
Upon his transition out of the military as Sergeant (E5), he furthered his education and obtained a Bachelor's degree in the Science of Finance. After that achievement, he pursued his Master's in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. He is currently employed as a SOX Finance Associate in Internal Audit at a publicly traded firm.
Kyle Mitchell, Director of Operations, Florida
Kyle Mitchell is a former CPL in the United States Marine Corps. He is passionate about photography and graphic design and began putting his talents to work early in the foundational stages of Project Help.
Being a New Jersey homegrown along with being in the military himself this issue lies deep in his roots. He has worked under his grandmother Sandy Mitchell but with a new chapter opening in his life, he moved to Florida where he will also be leading a new team of volunteers. Leading the Florida Team attached to Project Help he aims to reach the widespread homelessness population in Florida along with any other struggling veterans in the area.
John Sheldon, Director of Business Development
Right after high school John followed his dreams of becoming a United states Army Infantryman. As an Infantryman John served as a Squad Automatic Rifleman and then became a member of his Battalion’s Scout/Recon Platoon.
After complained his time in the Army John then joined Sheet Metal Workers Local 22. Working as a Union Sheet Metal Worker he spent most of career helping construct large addictions for most pharmaceutical buildings and hospitals throughout North New Jersey. Shortly after John Completed Local 22’s five-year apprenticeship he became the Organizer and Marketing Repressive for Sheet Metal Workers local 22.
Joe Marchesano, Community Development Director
Right after high school John followed his dreams of becoming a United states Army Infantryman. As an Infantryman John served as a Squad Automatic Rifleman and then became a member of his Battalion’s Scout/Recon Platoon.
Joe is an Air Force veteran who served for 30 years. Recently retired from his post service career as a contract negotiator he brings a lot of valuable talent to Project Help.
Joe is an avid runner who travels all over the country and abroad for runs. Bless his heart! He will work with Reno Schwind on Veteran initiatives and serve as Community Development Directo