Our team

Susie Reynolds Reece, also known as the Southern Fried Asian (Korean-Arkansan Style), is a published author, national speaker, and violence prevention strategist and consultant with her area of expertise being suicide prevention. Reece is the first and only Violence Prevention Coordinator for CHI St. Vincent Arkansas’ Network. She is a founding member and the first and only Chairperson of the Garland County Suicide Prevention Coalition (GCSPC). GCSPC recently gained formal 501c3 nonprofit status and Reece’s guidance and she has been named the Executive Director of the rebranded Suicide Prevention Allies. Reece is no stranger to the desperate need for suicide prevention, having lost her father, 1SG David Reynolds of the Army’s elite Old Guard Unit, to suicide in early childhood and later having dealt with major depression throughout her formative and adult years. She holds countless certifications within the fields of coalition building and prevention with her focus area in the prevention of suicide. She has taught hundreds of suicide prevention courses from inmates to Marine Generals at Marine Training Headquarters and everyone in between. Reece has presented, consulted, and spoken to hundreds of thousands all over the United States. She has been featured by countless news media, including television appearances, podcasts, and print publications. Reece strives to raise awareness of the issue of suicide, mental health, sexual assault, bullying, interpersonal violence, and substance use disorders. She acts as a social entrepreneur connecting and educating stakeholders on their unique roles and assets when dealing with the social issues within their communities. Reece’s varied professional experience in public relations, community non-profits, systemic improvements, networking and writing provide the perfect foundation for building a strong and successful prevention or nonprofit movement in an array of social arenas.

Brad, growing up as an Army Brat, understands service to others. That upbringing led Brad to be involved with the Emergency Services Fields starting in 1998. From his first adventure as a Correctional Officer (Oklahoma), to Law Enforcement (Oklahoma), and the Volunteer Fire Service (Oklahoma and Arkansas), his knowledge and skill set has continued to grow. In addition to other trainings, Brad received his AAS in Homeland Security and Emergency Management (NWACC, 2013), and continued on to receive his Bachelors of Science in Emergency Management (Cum Laude) from Arkansas Tech University (2017). Brad (in addition to a family and full-time career) is a Firefighter and Diver with the Nob Hill Fire Department, located in Washington County, Arkansas.

Chris Maddison is the former Staff Attorney for the City of Bryant.  In that role, he was responsible for all matters of City legal representation, advising on ongoing and future programs and projects.  He provided all levels of legal representation for the City except for prosecuting cases in the District Court.  Prior to my appointment to the City of Bryant, he was in private practice handling a variety of cases, including constitutional issues, free speech issues, civil rights and criminal defense.  Mr. Maddison is a former police officer, working with Sherwood Police department for approximately 7 years.  He currently volunteers as a Deputy with the Saline County Sheriff’s office where he is a certified police officer and certified law enforcement instructor.  His hobbies include ironman distance triathlons and marathons.  Mr. Maddison is also a below the knee amputee, having lost his leg in a boating accident when he was ten years old.

Tony Gatlin is a former enlisted Marine and retired Air Force Officer. In the Marine Corps, Mr. Gatlin served in the Infantry as an anti-tank gunner and later as company armorer. After earning his Bachelor’s degree, Mr. Gatlin received a commission in the Air Force and was assigned as a Nuclear Missile Launch Officer with the Minuteman missile system. After his operational tour, Mr. Gatlin served in a variety of command and staff positions across the US, Europe and the Middle East. Much of his career was spent at the Pentagon where Mr. Gatlin led the command element for the Air Force staff at the White House, Office of the Vice President, Departments of State and Energy, the FBI, CIA and NASA. Mr. Gatlin served with the NATO headquarters in Sarajevo, Bosnia, and was the deployed AFCENT Inspector General for Iraq and Afghanistan. Mr. Gatlin is a survivor of the terrorist attack on the Pentagon on 9-11. He holds multiple academic Master’s degrees and is a nationally certified professional photographer. After his retirement from the military, Mr. Gatlin opened a successful photography studio and now enjoys photographing sports and portraits.

Serena Krone is an EMT and volunteer firefighter in Saline County. She is married to James and they have 4 children. Serena followed in the footsteps of her baby sister, Brittany, in becoming a first responder/EMT. Fueled by Brittany’s tragic passing, Serena is driven to assist other first responders who struggle with PTSD and suicidal thoughts, with the goal of reducing suicide amongst these heroes. When she learned of Heroes Behind The Line, she knew she had to join in their life saving mission in any way possible.  Serena will assist in spreading awareness of the mission through event and fundraising planning.