Meet the Visionaries Behind the Patriot Thunder Tour
The Faces of Patriot Thunder: Champions of American Spirit
Discover the dedicated individuals driving the mission to reignite patriotism and celebrate America’s 250th birthday with passion and purpose.
Our Dedicated Team
Meet the passionate leaders who are committed to making the Patriot Thunder Tour a resounding success. Each member brings unique skills and a deep love for our country, working tirelessly to inspire patriotism across the nation.
The Patriot Thunder Team, has been working together for the better part of the last 2 years. We traveled together for weeks & weeks over thousands of miles and many locations. We have met countless great Americans from many parts of this beautiful country we are so blessed to be a part of. The Team has spent thousands of hours developing the programs for America’s 250th birthday celebrations.
The Patriot Thunder Team is giving up more than 15 months (and some much more) of their lives to deliver America’s Wall of Honor and Patriot Thunder to the USA in 2026.
Timothy Lampros
Chief Executive Officer
Timothy Lampros is the artist and builder of America’s Wall of Honor and producer of Patriot Thunder. Tim is a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He served on the crash/fire/rescue team for the Columbia, Discovery and Challenger Space Shuttles. After serving his Country, Tim worked as a firefighter/paramedic; first in his home state of Illinois, then in Hollywood as a Set Medic and Safety Director. Tim worked on movies and TV productions including Titanic, Alien Resurrection, Con Air,
Charlie’s Angels, X-Files, and many more.
Tim has reached the pinnacle of memorial design using stainless steel, glass and lighting, with never-before-experienced sound and visual story telling which leaves every viewer of the Memorial Wall with an overwhelming and unforgettable sense of reverence. He created his first fallen officer memorial art for a precinct of the LAPD, which created his notoriety as an artist that spread rapidly throughout Los Angeles, California and the West Coast.
In his spare time, Tim enjoys golf and anything on the water. He is a man of faith and loves his church.
Don Jarka
Chief Financial Officer
Don Jarka is a dedicated professional with expertise in many areas of business with an emphasis on the finance and accounting areas. With a proven track record of success spanning 40 years, Don has worked across many industries including: restaurant equipment servicing, dental practice operations, publishing, plastics, wastewater treatment equipment, Christmas lights, and more. He has held many titles including CFO, Chief Administrative Officer, VP of Finance, M&A Integrations Specialist, Director of Facilities & Purchasing, Director of Corporate Development (diligence), and Controller. He has consistently delivered results in areas such as finance, accounting, integrations, facilities, purchasing, general management, human resources, logistics and more.
Don holds an MBA from Northern Illinois University and Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Illinois, Chicago.
Outside of work, Don is passionate about his faith and his Church and is committed to those Christian values. Don serves as Treasurer of the America’s Wall of Honor Foundation, a 501(c)3. He is an avid pickleball player and enjoys sports and the beach. Don is married to Tammie, his wife of 43 years, and has two successful grown boys.
Matt Grabowski
Tour Chief Operating Officer (C.O.O.)
Matt has 40+ years in manufacturing. Operations Manager of Mid-Plains Industries. Manufacturing background in the transportation, agriculture, food and beverage, medical, concrete lifting and foundation repair industries. Degree in manufacturing, with secondary training in, lean manufacturing, 5-S, Dale Carnige training and advanced manufacturing.
Enjoy spending time with my wife Pam, adult children and 3 grandchildren. Also enjoy serving at our local church and being in the great outdoors in our camper and on the fishing boat.
Steve Nabity
Director of Merchandising
Steve, a native of Nebraska, has spent many years traveling most of the country as a manager for ultra large-scale construction projects. After a few decades of working for a commercial Company and having a strong entrepreneurial spirit he decided to settle down closer to his hometown and formed his own smaller construction company. He focused on remodeling homes and offices. Having a creative side Steve gravitated to working with wood making custom cabinets and furniture. Realizing his artistic capabilities Steve opened an Art Gallery in Ashland Nebraska where he began creating Jewelry pieces from copper and other metals.
Through a chance meeting in early 2024 Steve’s jewelry work caught the eye of the America’s Wall of Honor project. Steve was invited to be a part of the project as Master Jeweler taking the precious metal remnants from the making of the 9 Seals on the Wall and creating stunning wearable jewelry pieces. It is called “Wear the Wall” as a patriotic symbol.
Steve spends his relaxing time with his wife Doris and ranch animals in the rolling hills of Nebraska.
Sam Lawson
Director of Media
Tony Barton
Director of Public Relations
Tony began his career in the United States Navy, serving in communications and law enforcement. He was honorably discharged after completing his duty in the pre-commissioning and commissioning of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), then America’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier.
Ordained, he went on to serve in multiple ministry roles, including Youth Minister, Associate Pastor, and Senior Pastor. Affiliated with World Bible Way Fellowship, Inc., Tony has served as Senior Pastor of New Life Fellowship Church in Leavenworth, Kansas, since 2001.
Tony previously hosted the radio program Conversation America on Fox affiliate KKLO 1410 His guests have included South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
From 2014 to 2016, Tony served in the Kansas Legislature, championing issues of liberty, faith, and freedom. He later worked with TPUSA Faith, a division of Turning Point USA serving as Regional Manager for the Plains states: Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska.
Tony has been married to his wife, Arlene (Weston) Barton, since 1986. Arlene serves the community as an emergency room nurse. Together, they are blessed with four children—three daughters and one son—and thirteen grandchildren.
Frank Tammareillo
Director of Media Production
Frank Tammariello is an award-winning writer and director of broadcast television commercials, bolstered by an extensive background in advertising agencies. With over two decades of experience, he has written, produced, and directed comedy commercials featuring renowned actors and celebrities. His career began at Ogilvy LA as a creative on the Mattel Toys account, yielding nearly 100 commercials over four years, followed by roles as Creative Producer at three major Western agencies. As Executive Producer and Associate Creative at Doner LA, Tammariello co-created and directed an award-winning series of innovative concepts and standout performances. He launched his directing career in 1988 with the groundbreaking Joe Isuzu campaign, casting the iconic spokesman and establishing a historic benchmark in comedic advertising for an emerging automotive brand. Frank is a two time CLIO award-winning director.
Cindy Woods
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Chris Peters
Transportation Captain
A native of Omaha Nebraska, Chris has been a professional driver for 20 years. He brings a wide and varied experience to the unique and challenging transportation/logistical demands of the Patriot Thunder Tour. The Tour has many full sized semi’s, large support trucks and many support vehicles that will be crisscrossing the USA for a year. Safety is the highest priority for Chris and his professional team of drivers.
Chris enjoys riding his Indian Chieftain motorcycle from Vancouver all the way to the Florida keys. He enjoys spending time with his 4 kids and granddaughter (True). Chris prides himself on 22 years sober and devotes much time to helping others stay this way as well.