OUR TEAM
Working together, the leadership for Truman Charities, will organize events, partner with local and national organizations, raise funds to further causes and positively impact lives.
Co-Founders | Truman Charities
Jerry Truman is a Senior Vice President - Financial Advisor for Truman Wealth Management Group at RBC. He has been a financial advisor for over twenty five years. Jamie Truman hosts our Podcast and runs Truman Charities while staying at home with their two young boys. Jamie is also the author of Bestselling book Vanishing Fathers "A Ripple Effect on Tomorrow's Generation". Jerry began Truman Charities by throwing a simple party with friends, family and a bucket for donations. Now fifteen years later it has become an organization that has raised 2 million dollars for various different charities. Jerry and Jamie have three sons Zack, Dominic and Antonio Truman.
Board Member | Truman Charities
Owner of Sasse Agency
Julie Schumacher is a leader in integrated marketing strategy. She is a highly focused project manager, who works collaboratively with owners, executive leadership and teams in large and small companies to drive effective messaging and engagement. Her approach is to keep marketing simple and strategic. Her work ethic is let’s get to it – to assess, implement, measure and drive growth!
Julie has worked with some of the most respected businesses and organizations in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, driving success with creative marketing plans, customized website development, social engagement and branding strategies.
Julie provides business leaders with the education and tools they need to succeed. She holds high-impact marketing workshops and seminars like Make Messaging Matter. She has also served as a presenter to: AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts DC), American Psychological Association, EWI (Empowerment Women International, REIS (Real Estate & Investment Services),
VP of Communications, The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce 2021 Chair Award Recipient, WISER (Washington Independent Services for Educational Resources) and Women Business Owners of Montgomery County’s Power Conference.For 25 years, Julie has had a strong track record of success in sales and marketing. Prior to launching sasse agency, Julie worked as a Senior Director where she led strategic planning for product and marketing and has been a consistent top producer in Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Product sales.
She lives in Potomac, Md., with her husband and two sons.
Board Member | Truman Charities
Rob Mercer
Business/Job Title Branch Manager
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Rob grew up in Teaneck New Jersey before attending the University of Maryland where he completed his studies in 1987 with a marketing degree. Rob is a zealous Terps Fan and holds season tickets for Maryland basketball and football and has for more than 30 years! Rob and his wife Pam are the proud parents of three children; Charlotte, Bridget, and Hobson. They have lived in Bethesda for the past 22 years and Rob has coached his kids in Baseball and Basketball. Rob recently served as President for The Metro Bethesda Rotary Club and is involved as a volunteer in many local charities. Rob has been a Mortgage Loan Originator since September 1989 and Joined First Home Mortgage in 2007 to open and manage the Silver Spring and Bethesda offices. Rob has consistently achieved President’s Club/Chairman’s Club status, ranking in the top one percent of all Loan Officers Nationally for the past 10 years.
Board Member | Truman Charities
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Don is an Associate Broker and a real estate professional with over 25 years of experience. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S./B.A. degree in Business Finance and Communications. In addition to building his successful real estate business, Don served as the manager of a successful local brokerage office.
He has been helping buyers and sellers of residential property in DC and MD since 1991. He prides himself in providing exceptional personal service to his clients. Don believes that one of the most important aspects of real estate is staying educated. That is why he obtained his broker’s license and graduated from the Realtor Institute.‬
Don enjoys giving back to his community. He really enjoyed chairing the American Heart Walk in Bethesda and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for a great cause. When his daughter was at Stone Ridge, Don was a member of the Development committee; he chaired the Annual Fund when it raised one million dollars for the first time. He is currently a member of the Metro Bethesda Rotary and past president where he helps raise money for local, national and international projects.
When he is not selling real estate or volunteering, you can find him traveling, scuba diving or at the gym. He always has the time to help his clients with their real estate needs.
Ambassador | Truman Charities
Zack Truman
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My name is Zack Truman. I’m a student at Towson University. I’ve been helping my family with Truman charities since I was about 6 years old. I first started public speaking at our charity events when I was very young, it really helped build my confidence. I love working with Truman charities and I love helping my family with all of the events. Helping people in need is something I am passionate about and I want to help as many people as I can, now and in the future. I hope to continue supporting Truman Charities and keep helping people in need and one day being a leader of Truman Charities
Youth Ambassadors | Truman Charities
Dominic & Antonio Truman
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Our names are Dominic and Antonio. We are brothers and host Truman Charities annual Just Tryan It fundraiser. Each year I run the Just Tryan It kids triathlon to help raise money for families who have a child in treatment for pediatric cancer. Antonio is not old enough to run the race yet but in two years he will be right there with me! Until then he will cheer me on and help out with our fundraiser. You will also see me at our other events signing people in with my Aunt Cindy.