Meet Our Team


Council Board

MarieAnn C. Raguso

"Marie" is the President and Founder for CCLT, a veteran, a PhD student, an Explorer, an Ethnographer, and a published Poet. She is passionate about higher education, art and life hacks, holistic wellness, science, and appreciates most animals (especially, cats). Marie is the Crazy Cat Lady, which was one of her call-signs (military nickname) during her stay at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Wounded Warrior Clinic. Her honors include, a Purple Heart Merit, Combat Action Medal,  and the Hometown Heroes Award.   

Kevin R Shorette Jr.

Kevin is the Secretary for CCLT.  He is a Navy Veteran, an Eagle Scout, and an Entrepreneur. He has a passion for volunteering within the community and for numerous local veteran organizations. That passion is amplified for helping Veterans, Active Duty Personnel, and First Responders. His deep love this country comes from a long line of both Military and First Responders, ranging as far back as the American Revolution. He loves being outdoors and will happily take a group of our patrons out on a hike or chartered fishing trip anytime. 

Brian Smarsch

Brian is the Treasurer for CCLT. He enjoys traveling and trying new food, renaissance-related festivals, visiting museums, gaming, and hanging out with friends. When he is not volunteering his time with CCLT, he is either (a) assisting college students in his a full-time career as a Financial Aid Counselor within the State University of New York (SUNY) system or (b), volunteering with the Student Government Association (SGA) and other smaller organizations. Brian is an avid animal lover and is the child of a military veteran. 

Ambassadors 

Victoria 

Student of Massage Therapy
Model

Christian

Big-time Yankee MLB Enthusiast
Guitarist