MEET THE TEAM
Christopher Snyder
President/Founder Chris Snyder aka Squishy is a retired firefighter/paramedic, speaker, and the founder of Sad Team Six, a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in first responder and military communities.Born and raised in Stark County, Ohio, Chris grew up in a blue-collar family where hard work was expected, showing up mattered, and emotions were often kept quiet. That mindset carried into a two-decade career in fire and EMS, where he witnessed the best and worst days of people’s lives. Like many in the profession, Chris learned to cope through dark humor, camaraderie, and pushing forward… until that approach stopped working.After surviving his own battle with mental health, Chris made it his mission to speak openly about the realities first responders and veterans face in their own minds. The stress, the silence, and the weight that doesn’t stop at the end of a shift or the end of a career.Through Sad Team Six, Chris blends stand-up comedy, storytelling, and real conversations to create a space where people can laugh, relate, and most importantly, realize they are not alone. His work focuses on meeting people where they are and helping them take the first step toward connection and support.Chris isn’t a clinician or someone claiming to have it all figured out. He’s someone who lived it, is still working through it, and is committed to making sure others don’t have to do it alone.
Justin Miller
Vice President Justin Miller is a combat veteran, former U.S. Army noncommissioned officer, and passionate advocate for veteran and first responder mental health. During his 11 years of military service, he completed multiple combat deployments to Iraq and has remained committed to supporting those impacted by the invisible wounds of service. Justin is also a cofounder of the Objective Zero app, a platform dedicated to suicide prevention and peer support for veterans and service members. In 2025, he joined Sad Team Six to continue advocating for veterans, first responders, and their families through awareness, connection, and community support.
Carrie Da Re
Volunteer Director As the sister of President and Founder Christopher Snyder, Carrie holds the mission of Sad Team Six near and dear to her heart. Carrie is a Lead Business Systems Specialist with an Ohio-based insurance company. She brings years of experience in team organization, process improvements and workflows to the coordination of our Volunteers. In her free time, Carrie enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking and kayaking with her two adult children, and is an avid book lover.
Bill Mathews
Fundraising Director Bill Mathews—a man with an extraordinary past—carries a legacy as timeless as the rolling hills he once roamed in a former life, where he developed an enduring bond with his flock and a profound love for sheep. That same devotion now fuels his work as a fundraising director for non-profits, where he shepherds causes with care and precision. With the wisdom of someone who has spent lifetimes tending to the vulnerable, and the heart of a stalwart, steadfast protector, Bill brings people together to rally behind meaningful missions, proving that his love for sheep was only the beginning of a much greater calling.
Ryan Johnson
Finance Director Ryan is a certified public accountant located in Central NY and has worked with numerous not-for-profits over the past 19 years. Also, he works for a NYS state regulatory agency as an audit supervisor performing audits of local governments.After Ryan is done assisting clients and auditing elected and appointed official, he enjoys spending time with his family of 6 kids, two of which enlisted into the Marine Corps in 2024, one shipped out on January 28,2025 and the other ships out in September 2025.
Timothy Snowden
Director of Creative and Product Development Timothy Snowden is a career paramedic with over 20 years in emergency medical services and the founder of End of Shift Apparel. His work, both in EMS and business, is shaped by lived experience, practical responsibility, and a direct approach to serving the communities he is part of.Like many in the profession, he has dealt with the effects of cumulative trauma, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression.Through End of Shift Apparel, Timothy focuses on creating merchandise connected to first responder culture and mental health awareness without romanticizing the profession or the struggles that come with it. He also speaks openly about mental health and recovery to help normalize these conversations and reduce stigma in the first responder community.
Letiția (T) Montes
Director of Event Planning and Marketing Letiția is a full-time IT Business Analyst for a large banking institution, where she has spent many years developing strong organizational, leadership, and event planning skills. Alongside her professional career, she has worked with and volunteered around horses since high school and became a volunteer with Forever Amber Acres in 2024.Through her passion for horses and the healing benefits they provide, T found a meaningful way to support veterans and first responders. After meeting Sad Team Six President Chris Snyder at an event, she quickly found her Sad Team Six family and now helps with event planning, marketing, and community outreach for the organization.T is also currently pursuing her MBA, working toward her fourth degree while continuing to support the mission of helping veterans, first responders, and their families find connection and healing.
Jennifer Cramer
Mental Health & Wellness Director Jennifer Cramer is a licensed independent counselor in the state of Ohio. She owns her own counseling practice in Green. Jennifer has spent over a decade traveling the country speaking at conferences and departments on mental health awareness and suicide prevention in first responders. Jennifer spoke to the senate in support of house bill 308 advocating for PTSD coverage in Ohio as well as advocating for peer support in our departments. Jennifer worked at the Safety Forces Support Center and was the director of the ASSIST 77 peer support team during her time there. Jennifer is married to her Husband Drew Cramer who is the Chief of the North Canton Fire Department and together they have 5 children.