Our goal is simple: to raise and donate money to active military, Veterans, and first responders of El Dorado County. The Gilmore Hero Foundation is founded by veterans, and dedicated to serving those who have served us.
As a Non-Profit, our team is dedicated to ensuring that each one of these individuals has an outlet to turn to for any basic need or financial assistance. We provide support to Veteran groups and many other organizations.
We raise money through donations and events throughout the year, such as dinners, golf tournaments, and more. Additionally, our team pairs up with local businesses, churches, and more to raise money and provide assistance to families of active military, veterans, and first responders.
At the Gilmore Hero Foundation, we’re proud to help relieve some of the hardships these individuals and their families may be experiencing.
Board of Directors
Darrin Gilmore is President and CEO of The Gilmore Hero Foundation. Darrin Gilmore former owner/operator of Gilmore Home Services has, like his father before him, maintained a family legacy of taking care of people with a servant heart and brings that commitment to his role as President of the Hero Foundation.
Darrin has gained considerable experience with managing complex organizations, labor relations, personnel management, marketing, finance, and leadership.
Darrin grew up and attended school here in El Dorado County before serving his country in the United States Air Force. He is passionate about the mission of the Hero Foundation “Serving those who have dedicated their lives in service to us,” especially those veterans in El Dorado County.
Darrin has been married his high school sweetheart for 16 years and together they raised two beautiful girls. When he is not traveling, you can find him engaged in outdoor activities allowing him to recharge and appreciate the beauty of El Dorado County.
Nanette Drake, Vice President, provides Human Resource support to the Gilmore Hero Foundation team. Nanette is a native Californian and has lived in El Dorado County for the past seven years. Following a career in education which included teaching middle school students and elementary school administration made the transition to Human Resources. Nanette was the Human Resource Director for the Family YMCA of the Desert for six years and most recently HR Manager for Gilmore Heating, Air & Plumbing when it was a family-owned company here in El Dorado County.
She received degrees from California State University Long Beach with a focus in education and administration.
Outside of the professional world, Nanette enjoys boating & kayaking trips with her husband, a retired peace officer, and their two dogs Jax and Lexi.
Tanya Harlow, Secretary, has resided in El Dorado County for over 35 years and has a deep love for and commitment to this community. She obtained her law degree while working full time and raising her two sons. She has over 15 years of experience in the legal field and her passion to serve has moved her into nonprofit work. Tanya has worked with a variety of community organizations and now, is very honored to be part of an organization that supports veterans, active-duty military, and first responders in our hometown, especially since she has family and friends that are all of the above.
In her personal life, Tanya likes to spend as much time as possible outdoors with her husband, camping, fishing, gardening and other activities. She also remains devoted to her now adult sons.
Todd R. Smith was born in San Jose, CA. His father was a U.S. Marine and mother was a schoolteacher. Todd graduated from Archbishop Mitty High School and then attended De Anza College in Cupertino, CA.
After a short time in college, he knew there was something missing in his life, and it all focused around his duty to serve in the military for the United States of America.
In May of 1989, Todd enlisted in the United States Navy and went to boot camp at the Naval Training Center (NTC) in San Diego, CA. After completing training, he deployed to Korea in October of 1989 and to the Persian Gulf in 1991. Upon completion of active-duty service, Todd was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1992.
In June of 2000, he married his wife Stephanie, in Lahaina, Maui. Shortly after being married, they decided to move out of the Bay Area and in 2001, relocated to Folsom, CA. In 2002, they bought a new home in El Dorado Hills where they still reside today.
After relocating, Todd wanted to continue his service and in May of 2002, he was accepted as a recruit into the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Training Academy. Todd graduated from the academy in October of 2002 and was hired as a Deputy Sheriff by the Amador County Sheriff’s Office, where he spent his law enforcement career until retiring in March of 2019.
Stephanie and Todd have two boys, Braden, 20 years old, and Keaton, 16 years old. Their boys have given them so much in life and it has been a blessing watching the boys grow up into fine young men.
Janelle Horne is the elected El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk. She was first elected in November 2018 and then again in June 2022. Janelle previously worked in the mortgage industry as a mortgage loan officer for Land Home Financial with a total of 20 years of mortgage and banking experience.
Janelle is a proud member of the Cameron Park Shingle Springs Rotary Club, El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce and El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce. She is also an active BIG with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program.
Janelle has been married to her high school best friend, Dale since July 1999. He was serving in the United States Marine Corps when they were first married then later joined the California Highway Patrol where he has been working for 20 years. They have four children between the ages of 13-17. They are active in soccer, volleyball, basketball, cross country mountain bike racing and youth group.
She lives in Shingle Springs on a mini farm where she enjoys gardening when she finds the time.
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Please make your check out to “Gilmore Hero Foundation”
Mailing Address:
PO Box 958 Shingle Springs, CA 95682
TAX ID #: 83-3061890
