Tracey Gamer-Fanning — President

Tracey is a four-year survivor of an anaplastic astrocytoma brain tumor, who underwent radiation therapy with very positive results. During this trying time, Tracey traveled to Chicago to present her story to Schering-Plough employees before the 2008 American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting. From there she was invited to New York to receive a courage award from Voices Against Brain Cancer. Tracey is a survivor and a lifer all in the same package. She has two young children, Mitchell and Shaye, lives with her partner Greg and works daily at being a great Mom and incredible friend. Before her diagnosis, she worked in the publishing and news industries.

Andy Pace — Vice President

Andy's wife Jennifer was diagnosed with an anaplastic astrocytoma in February 2006. As Jen's primary caregiver during her recovery from surgery and radiation therapy in 2006 and her current chemotherapy treatments, Andy understands the importance of the caregiver role and the support that is critical to ensuring a patient's successful recovery from a tumor diagnosis. Andy and Jen are the proud parents of two children, Luke and Cate. A Hartford native and a graduate of the University of Connecticut and RPI, Andy is currently a Senior Portfolio Manager at Conning Asset Management in Hartford.

Ron Mairano — Treasurer

Ron lost his mother-in-law Sue Heath to a Glioblastoma Mutliforma IV in 2004 and helped form the CTBTA as a way to support others affected by this terrible disease. He has held various executive positions in the insurance industry during the last 20 years and is currently a founding partner at AIX Inc. - a specialty insurance company located in Windsor, CT. Ron received his B.A. in Economics from the University of Connecticut. He lives in Simsbury, CT with his wife Stacey, children, Hayley, John, Chad and Tate and yellow lab, Henry.

Kim Hodnett — Secretary

Kim's mom, Sue Heath, was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma Multiforme IV in December 2003. Together with her sister Stacey, father and brother in-law Ron, they were blessed to be primary caregivers throughout Sue's courageous 11-month battle with brain cancer that took her far too soon in October 2004. As a founding member of the CTBTA, Kim hopes to raise awareness and much needed funding for brain tumor research. She earned a B.S. in Marketing and has held various marketing and analysis positions, including over six years experience in the medical communications industry. Kim currently lives in Glastonbury.

Jennifer Pace — Director

Jen was diagnosed in February 2006 with an anaplastic astrocytoma brain tumor. After receiving surgery, radiation and chemotherapy she became one of the founding members of the CTBTA. She is committed to raising awareness about brain tumors and brain cancer, as well as raising money for research. Prior to her brain cancer diagnosis, Jennifer worked as a marketing director in New York City's fashion industry. After moving to Connecticut to begin raising her family, she has held a variety of part-time positions with WFSB's Channel 3. Her most important role is that of wife to her husband Andy and mother to her two young children, Luke and Cate.

Stacey Mairano — Director

Stacey was a primary caregiver to her mom, Sue Heath, from December 2003-October 2004. Stacey's untiring strength, care and compassion throughout her mom's illness parlayed into her desire to help others dealing with brain cancer. Her work through the CTBTA helps mollify the effects this disease has on patients and caregivers alike. Prior to staying home to raise her 4 children, Stacey received her B.S. from Central Connecticut State University and worked for 10 years in specialty insurance marketing.

Terry Gamer — Director

Terry is a life-long entrepreneur with experience in the newspaper industry and most recently in the golf industry. Together with her daughter, Tracey, President of the CTBTA and a brain tumor survivor, she has worked tirelessly to launch this incredible organization. Using her golf experience, Terry has been able to attract some of the country's most prestigious golf courses for the CTBTA Tournament's Live Auction. By creating high profile events, she and the rest of the board hope to raise awareness as well as funds to stamp out this dreadful disease, for which there is currently no cure. Terry resides in West Hartford, CT, has 2 wonderful daughters and 5 sensational grandchildren.

Susan Lemkuil — Director

Susan was diagnosed with an Oligodendroglioma in February 2007. She underwent two successful brain surgeries, one at St. Francis and the other at Yale. She is an owner of Shimkus, Murphy & Lemkuil, Inc. - a real estate insurance firm in Hartford, CT. Susan received her B.A. from Boston College and her Master's from St. Joseph College. She is married with 3 children, 11-year-old twins, Andrew & Austin, and 6-year-old Emily.

David Lemkuil — Director

David is the husband of Susan Lemkuil and was a primary caretaker following her successful brain surgery procedures. He is an owner at Shimkus, Murphy & Lemkuil, Inc. and remains very active in the community. David is involved with West Hartford Rotary and Catholic Charities and serves as Chairman of the Salvation Army board, just to name a few. However, the CTBTA is his passion. He enjoys spending his free time with his family and coaching his children's various sports teams. David holds a B.S from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.