Meghan Decker

Founder | CEO | President

Meghan grew up in Carlsbad, CA. She is currently an account manager at a large insurance firm. Meghan has been involved with Tyler’s Tribe since the beginning, Tyler is her brother. We asked Meghan what it meant to her to be on this team and here is her response: “I honestly have to pinch myself that we have become a non-profit organization. It was a lot of work but I am so grateful we were able to start something that will help fund research for a cure and assist families with the astronomical cost of living with this disease. Watching this disease progress has been horrible, and I only hope that this foundation will help ease the pain of another ALS family’s journey as our friends and family have helped us so much along the way. We will #WipeOutALS”

Michael Decker

Vice President

Michael grew up in Carlsbad, CA. He is currently in CRE Development and Management in El Segundo, CA. Michael has been involved with Tyler’s Tribe since the beginning, he is Tyler’s brother. We asked Michael what it meant to him to be on this team and here is his response: “Being on the Tyler’s Tribe board is more than a title, it’s a call to arms. This board is composed of incredible people taking time out of their busy lives to help fund a cure for this horrible disease. ALS is unrelenting and does not take a day off, nor do we. With no cure, each diagnosis is terminal and in today’s age of medical research, this is unacceptable. Join us in our battle to #WipeOutALS”

Marissa Norys

Marissa was born and raised in Southern California, she grew up in Alta Loma and moved an hour south after college to live in Newport Beach. She currently works for Loyola Marymount University, serving as Director of Regional Development. She is responsible for the implementation of a comprehensive plan for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects. Additionally, she focuses on alumni engagement in the southwest region and work to integrate community impact in an effort to foster relationships and create long standing alumni resources.

Heather Legg

Treasurer

Gregory Murphy

Secretary

Gregory grew up in Grass Valley, CA. He has worked at a variety of Enterprise Rent-A-Car affiliated companies for the last 26 years. Gregory got involved with Tyler’s Tribe through being friends with the Decker family. We asked Gregory what it meant to him to be on this team and here is his response: “Giving back to those less fortunate has been something that I’ve enjoyed over my career by donating time, money, and serving on committees or boards. Knowing the Decker’s personally adds another level to my passion to help Tyler and other ALS patients.”

Jeff Yearous

Board Member

Jeff grew up in Brush, CO. He is currently the President of Z Customization/DZYNIT, the brand that does all of the Tyler’s Tribe merchandise. Jeff became involved with Tyler’s Tribe through being family friends of 20 years of the Decker family. Jeff not only considers the Deckers to be some of his closest friends, but also family. When he learned the new about Tyler, he wanted to help in any way that he could. We asked Jeff what it meant to him to be on this team and here is his response: “If I can help Tyler, or anyone else that is inflicted with this terrible disease, in any way, then I will. Tyler is such a wonderful young man and it is an honor and privilege to be included in the board that is serving his needs and the needs of other gladiators battling ALS”

Kevin Gould

Board Member

Kevin grew up in Playa Del Rey, CA. He is currently the CEO of a biotech company focused on helping researchers in the areas of neurological diseases, cancer research, and cardiovascular disease. Kevin got involved with Tyler’s Tribe through his friendship with Tyler that began at Fish 101 where they became fast friends who surf and golf together. When we asked Tyler who he wanted on the board he said “ that’s easy, Kevin Gould.” We asked Kevin what it meant to him to be on this team and here is his response: “t’s a honor to be on the board and hopefully make a difference to those afflicted and fighting ALS including Tyler.”

Tina Devlin

Board Member

Tina grew up in Yorba Linda, CA. She is currently a Senior Sales Manager at Better.com. Tina became involved with Tyler’s Tribe through her longterm friendship with Colleen and Albert that began in college. When Tyler was diagnosed with ALS Tina knew she wanted to gather their CSULB greek family together to see what Tyler and the family needed and how they could help in “Wiping Out ALS”. We asked Tina what it meant to her to be on this team and here is her response: “It's an honor and privilege to be part of Tyler's Tribe. I am blessed to serve on the board with incredibly dedicated individuals. Together, not only will we aim to assist Tyler and the Decker family in every way possible, but help find a cure for ALS.”

Phillip Monares

Board Member

Phillip grew up in Salinas, CA. He is currently an Advertising Director for The Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco. Phillip became involved with Tyler’s Tribe Through a long Friendship with Colleen and Albert Decker dating back to College at Long Beach State, Phillip has been in support of The Decker Family since Tyler’s Diagnosis. We asked Phillip what it meant to him to be on this team and here is his response: “ALS is something that needs more recognition and support. By being part of TT’s Board I am able to extend my effort to help in the race to find a cure, and to help ease the challenges facing The Decker Family. I am Blessed, Honored and Flattered to be part of this Board.”