Who We are

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 Hi, my name is Tee Mueller. 

I retired after 25 years working with the education center at Sheppard AFB. I also worked for 10 years at the University of North Texas. My proudest position though was bringing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to Sheppard for which I was Director for the campus. Being around uniforms, rules and regulations was nothing foreign to me.  I was raised in the Army, and married in the Air Force, albeit German Air Force.  I am a recent widow who was married one month shy of 43 years to a wonderful German Air Force fighter pilot. When he retired from the military, he carried on with his professional expertise by working for 39 years at Sheppard AFB as a simulator/academics instructor teaching hundreds of young aviators the glory of flight. We have one daughter who married an F-16 pilot, and they have given me one beautiful granddaughter. My brother is a retired Command Sergeant Major as well as a retired police officer. 

My greatest honor since I retired was meeting Paul and Janelle Newton and being introduced to their dream of supporting first responders and acknowledging the sacrifices made by the families of fallen officers. I volunteered to help write honor cards letting the families know they are not forgotten. It truly has touched my heart, and I am proud to now be the Vice President of the board of directors for Bridge to the Badge. I have always been an avid supporter of our first responders, our flag, and our country. I am thankful that God has put me in a place that I am able to give a little something back no matter how small. 

Hi, I'm Jacie Keith. I've been married for 13 years to my husband who currently serves as a Lieutenant at the Wichita Falls Police Department. Together we are raising two amazing children. I enjoy spending my free time watching my kids play sports and cheering them on in their activities. 

I work as a Nurse Practitioner at a local hospital, where I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families during some of life's most vulnerable moments. 

This work and my journey as a Police wife have deepened my compassion, resilience, and understanding of the emotional weight carried by those who serve others every day. 

Volunteering with Bridge to the Badge is especially meaningful to me and I am honored to serve as Treasurer. 

 My name is Connie Cross. I am married to my husband Terry, and I served alongside him as he pastored churches for over 45 years. Together, we founded In-Courage Ministries, a ministry dedicated to encouraging ministers, their families, and churches to follow Christ with courage and joy. 

 I am the author of a devotional book titled Joy for Life, available on Amazon.

In addition, I have had a 31-year career in clinical research and medical research management. 

I am the mother of two adult daughters and grandmother of seven grandsons. 

I love partnering with Bridge to the Badge, helping promote support from churches and ministries for first responders.

My name is Tommie Deal. I am a wife, mother of five adult children and grandmother of thirteen. I spent a lifetime of teaching, first in Sunday School, VBS and Children's Church, then twenty-five years of home schooling my children.

Since my retirement, I have enjoyed different areas of community service. I have volunteered for many years with the Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County; served as a CASA; taught English as a second language and hosted banquets for Shelter Rock Ranch.

Because of my great respect and appreciation for our first responders, I am now happy to be volunteering with Bridge to the Badge and am honored to serve as the Director of the Honor Card Program.