Meet The Team

Meet The Team

The Team Behind The Mission

At XFoundation, we’re dedicated to building an equitable and inclusive community.

Founder

Founder George Gerchow

If we can save one family from feeling the pain of the unnecessary loss of a beautiful life due to opioid poisoning, our foundation has made a difference. No parent should feel the loss of a child. This foundation is a legacy to our beautiful Xavier.

Madison Gerchow

Co-Founder Madison Gerchow

Like everyone, I've periodically been exposed to opioids throughout my life. But, I never could have imagined the true impact of the onslaught of pharmaceuticals until I lost my baby brother to them. In his honor, we will save lives. 

Laura Penney

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Laura Penney

Fentanyl poisoning and the Opioid Crisis isn't discriminatory to any race, geographic location or socioeconomic status. No one is above the effects of what it can do to a family, we know first hand after losing our Xavier. Raising awareness through XFoundation not only has the ability to save lives but we have the capability to enrich our community by giving back to athletic and music programs.

Dr. Brittany Speck

Psychology Consultant Dr. Brittany Speck

The fentanyl epidemic demands urgent attention as it silently claims lives, transcending socio-economic boundaries and necessitating collective efforts for awareness, prevention, and support. With XFoundation, we strive to educate communities about the dangers of this lethal substance, advocating for preventive measures and fostering dialogue around mental health to ensure brighter, safer futures for individuals facing similar risks.

Terry Trudgian

Chief Partner Officer (CPO) Terry Trudgian

The fentanyl epidemic demands urgent attention as it silently claims lives, transcending socio-economic boundaries and necessitating collective efforts for awareness, prevention, and support. With XFoundation, we strive to educate communities about the dangers of this lethal substance, advocating for preventive measures and fostering dialogue around mental health to ensure brighter, safer futures for individuals facing similar risks.

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El Paso County Ambassador Aaron Vestal

We are not here to fearmonger or scare anyone; our goal is to initiate difficult conversations within our communities regarding the dangers of opioids and provide the knowledge and tools for individuals to keep themselves and those around them safe. We may be just a drop in the ocean, but who knows how far the ripples will reach.

Montana Gottman

D11 Liaison Montana Gottman

As a passionate public school educator, I am dedicated to ensuring the well-being of our youth. My commitment lies in tackling the fentanyl epidemic through education, as I envision a future where all young people can lead long and happy lives. I am excited to make a contribution to the mission of raising awareness on fentanyl poisoning and ensuring the safety of the youth in our communities.

Robert Keiser

General Counsel Robert Keiser