Meet Our Board
Rick Trawick
Founder
Rick is Founder of Second Chances Garage. Rick and his wife Cindy started Second Chances in 2010 with a vision to help those in need with transportation issues. His background in engineering and passion for cars of all types has been used to help create and grow an organization that can assist with low-cost cars, car repairs and reasonably priced used cars for our clients. In his spare time, Rick works on restoring his small fleet of old cars, reading history and hanging out with family.
Laura Johnson
Board Chairman
Laura Johnson is the owner/founder of Hummingbird Wealth Management located in Walkersville, MD. Laura has been a financial professional for almost 40 years. Hummingbird Wealth Management was created in 2013 as a place where EVERYONE is welcome. They believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to learn about planning, finances & investing to better their future. Laura joined Second Chances Garage as a board member in 2020 and became the Chairman of the Board in 2024. She brings many years of experience working with non-profit organizations to include Warrior Canine Connection, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the Boy Scouts of America. Laura appreciates the mission of Second Chances Garage – she has had personal experience with family members struggling through and beyond addiction and mental health issues. She believes that the mission of Second Chances Garage is one that would’ve helped her family members tremendously through their journeys. Laura and her family live in Frederick County and can be often found outside enjoying nature through hikes, camping, boating, etc.
Russ Clark
vice president
Russ is a native Marylander, and only resided outside of the state for his college years at Elon College in NC. Russ majored in Leisure and Sports Management with an eye on the park service. He served as a Summer intern (1995) at Catoctin Mountain Park in Thurmont, MD, thus solidifying that Frederick County would someday be home. Russ has supported Second Chances Garage through 2 donated vehicles and 1 purchase off the lot before becoming a Board Member in January 2023. Russ is a career homebuilder and works with Lennar Homes as the Construction Scheduling Manager for the VA/WV/DC Metro Division. He lives with his wife, Brandy, and their 3 kids in New Market, MD. The Clark’s also work with several agencies fostering dogs. In addition to their 3 rescued dogs, they have fostered over 20 dogs over the past several years.
April Dixon
secretary
April Dixon is an attorney at McCurdy, Dean & Graditor, LLC, where her practice areas include estate planning, trust and estate administration, commercial real estate, and land use. April is an active member of the Bar Association of Frederick County and the Frederick County Estate Planning Council. She has served in various officer roles for the Young Lawyers Section. April is a lifelong volunteer of the Frederick County 4-H Youth Program and currently serves on the board of directors for the Frederick County 4-H Camp & Activities Center. She is a Leadership Frederick County 2023-2024 cohort member. April has always called Frederick home – she grew up on a dairy farm outside of Mt. Airy and currently lives near Libertytown with her husband and their dogs.
Taner Hassan
Board Member
Taner Hassan was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. He completed his education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University earning multiple degrees in Aviation Business Management. He has worked in various finance, marketing, and distribution roles at US Airways and in business development while at USA Today, before starting his own business. He has also held various management positions in the automobile industry, since 2001, buying and selling cars both retail and wholesale.
Taner is currently the Senior Partner at F.C. Tax and Accounting Services, Inc. He and his wife Stephanie live between Monrovia, MD and Vero Beach, FL and enjoy spending time with their children and love traveling.
Holly Schor
Board Member
Holly Schor is the Vice President of Mission Services & Community Engagement for the Goodwill of Monocacy Valley, serving Frederick and Carroll County. Holly has been with the Goodwill family since 2011, and joined the Frederick team in 2020 to support the merger between Goodwill of Monocacy Valley and Goodwill of Central and Northern AZ. Her recent leadership efforts include rebuilding a new mission services experience in Maryland and creating an inviting work culture for Goodwill of Monocacy Valley team members.
Holly is both personally and professionally aligned with the mission of Goodwill of Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Families, and Building Stronger Communities. At an early age, Holly learned how the power of work can create a lasting impact on a family. Watching her father struggle for years with significant barriers, she has made it her mission to redefine how people connect to work.
Jose Bueso
Board Member
Jose Bueso has over 50 years of experience in the automotive industry, working for GM dealerships from 1972 to 1995. He co-founded Dynamic Automotive in 1995, serving as president of the company till 2018, he currently serves as Vice President and COO.
Jose has been an ASE Master Certified Technician since 1982 and currently retains advanced-level certifications as well.
His community involvement includes:
- The Frederick County Career and Technology Center (CTC) and serving as the President of the Frederick County Students Mechanical Trades Foundation (FCSMTF), 2007- present.
- Chair of the Career and Technical Education Advisory Council 2017 – present
- Member of the AutoCare Associations Government Affairs Committee, 2016 – present.
- Member-Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Member.
- Past president of Carroll Creek Toastmasters.
Jose and his wife Laura live in Walkersville and enjoy much of what the area offers.
Ben Trawick
Board Member
Ben is an engaged member of the Frederick community and owner of Braveo, a full-service marketing agency located in downtown Frederick. He is a graduate of the 2023 class of Leadership Frederick County and an active member of the Key City Rotary Club. Ben has had the opportunity to serve Second Chances Garage in different volunteer and contractor roles over the years including creating marketing assets and managing IT and website needs for the organization. When he isn’t working you can find Ben at his Frederick home with his wife and son or playing board games at one of Frederick’s local breweries.
Amanda Pemberton
Board Member
Amanda is an automotive professional and enthusiast with over ten years of experience working at auto manufacturers. Her passion lies in creating positive customer experiences and closing the knowledge gap for women to make purchasing and servicing their cars easier. Amanda has a history of volunteerism serving with a variety of organizations while growing up in Middle Tennessee. She achieved the Girl Scout Gold Award through her work fundraising for Education for the Children Foundation, providing educational opportunities to youth in Guatemala. She lives in Frederick where she and her husband are usually hiking, tinkering on or racing cars.
Jake Butt
Board Member
Jake is a nearly lifelong resident of Frederick, MD. He graduated from Walkersville high school before attending the University of Maryland, and now lives just outside of Downtown Frederick with his wife, son, and dog. Jake is a graduate of the 2023 class of Leadership Frederick County and runs his own consultancy business, GxP Solutions, where he helps other local businesses with technology and infrastructure needs. Outside of his work and volunteer efforts, you’re likely to find Jake on hiking trails, at the Monocacy River, or playing baseball or tennis or soccer or football or pickleball with his son.
Garrett Zaino
Board Member
Garrett Zaino is the founder of Digital Ronin, LLC, established in 2022, where he offers Salesforce development and consulting services. With 13 years of experience in business analysis and software development from his family’s company, MBO Partners, Garrett has dedicated his career to helping individuals achieve self-reliance as independent consultants. As a board member of Second Chances Garage, Garrett is excited to apply those same values and goals to support Frederick County residents gain independence through reliable low-cost transportation. After falling in love with the city and its active community, Garrett moved to Frederick with his wife and two dogs in 2021. In his spare time, he enjoys walking and playing with his dogs, exercising, and playing board games with friends.
