Executive Team

Chris Megison, President/CEO and Cofounder
Chris Megison is a social entrepreneur, cofounder and CEO of Solutions for Change. Since 1993 Chris has designed and led numerous free market social purpose initiatives and innovations that have solved homelessness permanently for over 4,500 people. His trademark impact is his “get up, suit up and show up” model of leadership in which he leads from the front, a style of servant leadership that he learned as a U.S. Marine. Chris is a movement trailblazer best known for his visioning, consensus building and then crafting and leading social impact initiatives that disrupt the status quo. 
 

Tammy Megison, Cofounder & Vice President of Operations

A Chicago native, Tammy moved west in the early 1980s to attend Eldorado College, from which she graduated with a degree in business administration. She met Solutions co-founder Chris Megison while he was on active duty in the Marine Corps, they married in 1993, and after his retirement from the Marine Corps they became involved for seven years in a homeless organization focused on helping adult males with addiction issues. Determined to do something about solving family homelessness rather than just treating the symptoms, the Megisons founded Solutions for Change and began building an innovative model that grew into Solutions University. A mother of four children, three grown and one an active volunteer at Solutions for Change, Tammy combines knowledge, strength and serenity to provide a strong anchor point for the organization.

Bob, better known as Bobby G, grew up in Buffalo New York and moved after college to get out of the snow and cold; ultimately ending up in Arizona. Bob’s passion is making a difference in people’s lives; one life at a time – reminding us that every day we start with 2 CHOICES, we can CHOOSE to have a great day or not…. Our days and our life are a summary of the CHOICES we make!

After a 22 year newspaper career as a C-Level Executive Bob negotiated a buyout to open his own business with his wife Susan. Together as 20 plus year entrepreneurs with 3 businesses and over 150 employees Bob focused on mentoring and guiding his various teams, helping them find their strengths and become a better, stronger version of themselves. During some of those years, his path has led him to work with people needing 2nd chances and with his positive guidance, passion and heart he has been able to help them find their way both personally and professionally.    

Bob loves the outdoors and bicycles and hikes in his free time.  He also motorcycles but in recent years, the peddling has become more of the choice for adventure and smiles. He is also a loving husband and father of 3 children and 2 grandchildren.

Dennis Bone, Executive Vice-President/Chaplain

Dennis received his Bachelor’s degree in History and Biblical studies from Covenant College, and his master’s degree from Westminster Seminary where he majored in Theology/Religion and in Divinity. With his educational background, he became an ordained pastor in 1981. His involvement with Solutions for Change dates back to its beginning as a founding board member for Solutions for Change. In 2003, Dennis became Chairman of the Board of directors and faithfully served this position for 4 years until he was offered the position of Program Director in 2007. Because of his commitment and alignment with the vision of Solutions for Change, Dennis became Chief Program Officer and Chaplain. Dennis has witnessed hundreds of transformed lives through over 10 years of teaching and equipping staff and students how to serve for the sake of others. Aside from his engagement with Solutions for Change, Dennis has pastored in the city of Vista for over 30 years.

Trent McClure is a 15-year non-profit veteran with a passion for helping people in need. He served in the United States Coast Guard and then went to Ozark Christian College in Missouri where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Literature. He spent 11 years working with the Boy Scouts of America serving communities across the West Coast in multiple councils. He then went to the American Red Cross for 2 years as a major gifts officer before joining the Solutions for Change team. Trent is married to the love of his life and they have 2 children.

Jennifer joined Solutions for Change in 2010 with her two daughters, McKenzie and Maggie, following a rough road with drug addiction. She graduated in 2012 and joined our team as an Empowerment Aid, serving students as they first come in. During her 10 year tenure here Jennifer has held several different positions from workforce development at our Aquaponics farm to Solutions in the Community, bringing our impact to the people. Jennifer now serves on a broader spectrum at Solutions for Change as the VP of Transformational Impact as well as being on our Senior Management Team. These days you will find her teaching formerly homeless men and women, many of whom are seeking redemption, how to see themselves as assets instead of liabilities and most importantly, how to be Servant Leaders. She knows how much this guidance can mean for someone who is on their journey out of homelessness – after all, this was very much the place she was in when she herself came to Solutions.