As a private pilot with an instrument rating, Trey Rochford brings valuable aviation knowledge and operational insight to the Freedom Aviation Network board, helping shape policies and strategies that support the organization’s mission. His hands-on flying experience, including missions across teh southeastern United States to help survivors of human trafficking reach safety, gives him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the network.

In his professional life, Trey serves as Vice President of Administration for The Rochford Companies, overseeing real estate development, property management, and hospitality operations across Middle Tennessee and North Alabama. he leverages his leadership and financial expertise to further strengthen Freedom Aviation Network’s long-term planning and growth.

Joe has been interested in aviation his entire life, and obtained his private pilot license in 2012. After purchasing a Cessna 182R in 2014, he obtained his instrument rating, tailwheel endorsement, seaplane rating, commercial license, multi-engine rating, and Cirrus certificate.

AS the Managing Partner of ClearTrust Wealth Advisors in Nashville, he flies throughout the Southeast for meetings with clients. He’s also a volunteer pilot with Angel Flight, Veterans Airlift Command, SouthWings, Young Eagles, Rescue1Global, and Freedom Aviation Network. An FAA Safety Team Representative, Joe is also a member of the AOPA and EAA, and is the founder and leader of the Nashville IMC Club.

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Howard is an avid aviation enthusiast. He took his first flying lesson in 1972, and earned his private certificate in 2022. He is currently the proud owner of 1957 Tri-pacer. He is the President of EAA chapter 162 and actively involved in the local aviation community through the IMC meetins and Civil Air Patrol. He is always looking for a way to get the younger generation involved.

Howard is currently our Board Treasurer for Freedom Aviation Network. In his previous career he worked in public and private accounting and then many years in electronic security protection.

Michele Garner is currently a contract pilot. She got her professional start in aviation at Harmony Air in Nashville flight instructing and flying 135. Later moving on to fly jets at MidAmerica Jet. Michele is an ATP pilot rated to fly single and multi-engine airplanes, seaplanes, helicopters, gliders, and gyro planes with flight several instructor credentials and type ratings in the King Air 300, Phenom 300, Vision Jet and the Cessna 525. 

She first learned about human trafficking from her former student and friend Stephanie Lamar. Naturally, dedicated to and passionate about promoting women in aviation, she wanted to get involved in helping rescue women from terrible trafficking situations.

Shamere McKenzie is a distinguished consultant with the United Nations and various U.S. government agencies, a passionate activist, and an internationally recognized speaker specializing in human trafficking. Leveraging her lived experience and expertise, she transforms adversity into advocacy, driving systemic change and advancing policies that promote justice, protection, and meaningful survivor inclusion nationally and globally.

As the CEO of Sun Gate Foundation, an anti-trafficking organization, Shamere passionately channels her commitment to education and policy into providing survivors of human trafficking with essential educational opportunities. Her influential role extends to the Maryland State Human Trafficking Task Force, where she co-chairs the victim's services committee.

Beyond her impact in the United States, Shamere responded to a call from the Ministry of Justice in her birthplace, Jamaica, and holds the distinguished title of the first appointed Anti-Human Trafficking Ambassador for Jamaica since 2018.

Drawing on her experiences as a former Program Director, Shamere authored a groundbreaking anti-trafficking program and oversaw an emergency residential program for adult survivors. She is a sought-after resource, having trained various professionals, including the FBI, Homeland Security, and Bureau of Diplomatic Security, as well as personnel from churches, hotels, and airlines, on identifying and responding to human trafficking victims.

Shamere's compelling narrative, rooted in her lived experiences with sex trafficking, has been featured in several books, documentaries, and media outlets, serving as an impactful educational tool. Her most recent documentary, "False Promises," released in 2018 on the island of Aruba, specifically addresses sex trafficking awareness among Caribbean youth.

In 2015 Shamere graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She actively contributes to various boards, advisory boards, and speaker's bureaus and has garnered numerous awards in recognition of her outstanding work.

Shamere's unwavering determination, passion for success, and faith in Jesus Christ serve as guiding principles, reinforcing her commitment to the cause. Refusing to be labeled a victim or survivor, she proudly identifies as a liberator—breaking free from the chains of her past to pave the way for others who have endured enslavement.

Brad Williams is the Chief Operating Officer for Signature Aviation. He is responsible for all field operations, operations services, network operations center workforce optimization, safety, security, facilities and continuous improvement for over 220 private aviation terminals in 27 countries. Prior to Signature Aviation, he served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Store Operations and Restaurants for 7-Eleven, where he was responsible for more than 4,900 fuel sites, 5,300 corporate-operated convenience stores, and 900 restaurant locations, as well as for developing, implementing, and maintaining strategic plans to support store growth and overall profitability.

Brad joined 7-Eleven as part of the Sunoco acquisition in 2018. At Sunoco LP, Brad help the position of Executive Vice President of Operations where he was responsible for all corporate-operated convenience stores, Laredo Taco Company restaurants, real estate, and new business development. Prior to joining Sunoco LP, Brad was Chief Operating Officer at L Catterton private equity firm’s Mid-Atlantic Convenience Stores, LLC (“MACS”). He also spent more than 13 years at The Pantry, Inc. as member of the Senior Leadership Team, where he last help the position of Senior Vice President of Operations.

He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Christian University.