OUR MISSION

The Jack Quehl Foundation was established in 2022, in loving memory of John Thomas (“Jack”) Quehl, who tragically lost his life due to fentanyl poisoning on September 20th, 2021.

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The Jack Quehl Foundation Is on a Mission to Educate Our Community About The Dangers of Fentanyl Poisoning

TRAGICALLY, JACK’S DEATH OFFERS US A POWERFUL, LIFESAVING LESSON.

Fentanyl is killing a record number of people, including many like Jack who had no warning they were being exposed to it. More and more fentanyl is making its way into the United States, including via counterfeit prescription drugs such as Adderall, Xanax and Percocet. Fentanyl is now the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18-45.

But news headlines and death statistics alone, while eye-opening, will not convince people to change their behavior. So many of Jack’s friends–and he had many–were deeply affected by his death. It made the risks and dangers of fentanyl poisoning vividly real. The best weapon in the war on fentanyl is a story. And Jack’s story is changing behaviors. They are doing it for Jack.

The Jack Quehl Foundation was created to find and deliver stories, Jack’s and others. The foundation’s main focus will be direct engagement, putting people who have experienced a fentanyl tragedy in front of the most vulnerable. We do it for Jack.

The foundation is eager to partner with other organizations to help encourage families who have experienced tragedy to come forward and share their stories. To do it for Jack.

Fentanyl is frighteningly lethal. It’s everywhere you least expect it to be. And it’s only a matter of time before it kills someone you care about.

Please Join Us in Our Mission.

# DO IT FOR JACK

MEET THE FOUNDATION TEAM

  • Stephanie Quehl

    CO-FOUNDER

    Stephanie is the co-founder of “The Jack Quehl Foundation” and mother of Jack.

    She was an educator for 18 years at St. Columban School in Loveland, Ohio. She has a passion for educating the youth especially in the language arts area. She often volunteered at her school and parish and coached volleyball.

    Stephanie teaches yoga and loves to read, play golf and travel.

  • Tom Quehl

    CO-FOUNDER

    Tom is the co-founder of “The Jack Quehl Foundation” and father of Jack.

    Tom has been involved in the Information Technology Sector for 35 years starting out as a Mainframe engineer before moving to Sales and Consulting. Tom has been at CBTS IT Consulting for 22 years as a Senior Sales Associate working with Enterprise Accounts in the Greater Cincinnati Area.

    Tom’s hobbies include golf and coaching youth sports. Tom has been coaching youth football for 15 years.

  • Jennifer Homer

    STRATEGIC PARTNER, CONSULTANT, STRATEGIC BENEFITS

    For over 30 years, Jennifer and her team have been consulting with privately-held small businesses and non-profits on the complex world of employee benefits. She has a passion for educating her clients and helping them achieve their goals.

    She began her career in insurance working along the side of her father, Tom Young, at Northwestern Mutual.

    In her free time she enjoys yoga, long walks with her two dogs, visiting her two children and volunteering at Crossroads Church.

  • Jon Homer

    DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, LIFE ENRICHING COMMUNIITIES

    Jon is a financial and strategic development and implementation executive with over 30 years experience in both for profit and not-for profit environments. As Jack’s uncle, the mission and success of this foundation is paramount.

  • David Germano

    President, Chief Content Officer, Magnetic Content Studios

    David’s career in digital marketing spans 25 years, focused on helping brands navigate the constantly shifting digital landscape to create experiences that engage and activate audiences in support of strategic marketing objectives. When David’s not working with brands, he is teaching as an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri’s Reynold’s School of Journalism, serving on the alumni board of his alma mater, the Lindner School of Business at The University of Cincinnati, and on the board at Mount Notre Dame High School.

  • Kelli Tarantino

    President, Cincinnati Marketing Solutions

    For over 30 years Kelli and her team have been passionate about and specialize in working with small business owners and nonprofit leaders who understand the value of marketing, but simply lack time, resources, or expertise to develop and implement marketing strategies and tactics that drive success with measurable results.

  • Tracy Vonder Brink

    Contributing Editor, Cricket Media

    Tracy is a freelance science writer and a contributing editor to Click, ASK, and Muse, Cricket Media’s science magazine for kids. She has published more than 60 science and nonfiction articles for young readers and is the author of 70 published and upcoming books for the educational market.

  • Carol Rouillard

    Carol Rouillard, Vice President Global Innovation at Cartamundi

    Carol is a senior executive, innovation expert, brand strategist and an authority in bringing structure and results to teams faced with ambiguity. She knows how to cast a vision for success, unleash creative problem solving and deliver on complex projects. She has developed and launched dozens of products, holds over 20 patents, is PMP® certified, mentors multifunctional teams and creates business processes. Carol is honored to be a part of the foundation.

  • Angie Geier

    Designer

    Angie has a degree in graphic design and worked as a freelance designer in event planning for a few years before changing careers and working in Catholic schools for the past 7 years. She is currently at Archbishop Moeller High School. Angie is happy to share her talents with the Jack Quehl Foundation and help support this important cause.

  • Mark Murphy

    CEO/President of Energee, LLC

    Mark, driven by the tragic loss of his daughter Lizzy, 21, to fentanyl poisoning, dedicates himself to raising awareness about the dangers of synthetic opioids, and we are lucky to have him join our board! As CEO/President of Energee, LLC, Mark specializes in manufactur-ing, distribution, retail, and transformative sales and marketing consulting. In addition to his leadership at Energee, Mark assumes the pivotal role of Vice President of Marketing for U.S./Middle East/Canada at U.S. Global Petroleum Inc., spearheading strategic vendor partnerships and expertly overseeing the company’s largest accounts.

Feedback from Our Community

  • “This foundation has a great influence on young teens to say no to illicit drugs.”

    Moeller High School Senior

  • “I was seriously so blind to all of these statistics, so I really appreciate you educating us.”

    St. Ursula Parent

  • “I don’t know how anyone in that theater would ever touch recreational drugs after listening to that presentation”.

    St. X High School Student