Case Baccio, Founder
Case Baccio is in the Class of ‘29 at Manheim Township High School in Lancaster, PA. Case has been involved in his community since a young age, starting Clear Water For Heroes at the age of 8 after attending Warrior Weekend to Remember in Middletown, OH with his family. Following his attendance at the event, Case began a small fishing tournament to give back to the Veteran and First Responder community; hosting the first event in May 2019. In late 2024, Clear Water For Heroes became an official 501(c)3 organization.
In addition to running Clear Water For Heroes, Case enjoys spending time in the outdoors, is an active member of Boy Scout Troop 84, participates in numerous school clubs, and is a multi-sport athlete. Case is currently working on his Eagle Scout project with the Manheim VFW Post 9596, which he hopes to complete by the spring of 2027. Case serves as a School Board Representative for the Student Council at Manheim Township High School; is a member of the Athlete Leadership Council that assists in leading the athletic programs in a positive direction. In the athletic realm, Case is a member of the varsity football, wrestling, and track teams.
After high school, Case hopes to continue his athletic career while he attends college, hopefully at one of the military academies. Clear Water For Heroes is something Case looks forward to continuing as an opportunity to give back to those who have served our communities and our Nation. Case states “Clear Water For Heroes has changed my life in many ways, all for the better”.
Ali McCullough, Director of Operations
Alison “Ali” McCullough is a mother of two and was born and raised in Lancaster County where she graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1996. After graduation, Ali earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from the University of Pittsburgh where she played on the women’s tennis team for 4 years. After graduating from college, Ali moved to Reston, VA and began working for Sprint, and then T-Mobile, where she currently serves as an analyst on the Gov Ops team.
Ali states that “In 2018, all of our lives changed when a 40th birthday celebration tandem skydive at Maytown Sport Parachute club turned into the love of a lifetime”. That day Ali met Eric, and they began their amazing journey together. From that point on – along with her children Case and Bella - their family’s passion of supporting our Nation’s Heroes, First Responders and their families has grown.
Eric McCullough, Director of Finance
Eric McCullough was born in Montrose, CO and grew up all over the world as the son of a United States Air Force service member. Eric graduated from Cooper High School in Abilene, TX before moving back to Montrose where he coached U-19 soccer for three years before enlisting into the United States Army as a Signals Intelligence Analyst. Eric spent the first nine years of his career stationed at Fort Bragg, NC with assignments to the 525 Military Intelligence Brigade (Airborne) and multiple elements within the 82nd Airborne Division, where he served in leadership roles from Team Sergeant to Platoon Sergeant, and a stint as the Company First Sergeant during a Humanitarian Deployment following Hurricane Katrina. Following his time at Fort Bragg, Eric was re-assigned to the United States Special Operations Command with duty within the Military District of Washington, where he spent the next 20 years until his retirement in April 2026 as a Sergeant Major.
In 2018, Eric met Ali and her children. What followed was a common interest in supporting their community at both the local and national level. Eric has spent the last nine years supporting Case and his vision for Clear Water For Heroes, providing recommendations, guidance, and mentorship on his path.
Today, Eric spends his time in retirement continuing his support to Case as well as supporting the next generation of leaders through volunteer work at Manheim Township as a coach Middle School Football Coach, Freshman/Middle School Wrestling Coach, and High School Strength Coach.
Kristine Buss, Fundraising Coordinator
Kristine Buss grew up in southern Lancaster County graduating from Solanco High School in 1982. Kristine is a mother of two and has one granddaughter, who all reside in Lancaster County.
Kristine is the daughter of a Veteran and the former spouse of a United States Marine. She understands the sacrifices military families make in service of our great Country. Her father served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. Towards the end of his life, he expressed his wishes to have a parachutist jump at his funeral. When that time came Clear Water for Heroes (CWFH) and Blue Skies for Good Guys and Gals Warrior Foundation partnered with Maytown Sport Parachute Club to make his wish come true.
Now retired, Kristine enjoys the sense of fulfillment she gets from volunteering her time. Currently, in addition to her CWFH Board position, Kristine volunteers in the Hershey Medical Center’s Infusion Pharmacy dedicated to treating cancer patients and others with serious illnesses.
Kristine states that “Supporting CWFH is something my father, a proud veteran, would have enjoyed, and I look forward to supporting Case and CWFH’s important mission”.
Walter Stewart, Social Media Manager
Walter Stewart is an executive leader with more than a decade of experience advancing operational excellence, organizational strategy, and innovative healthcare initiatives. For the past 10 years, he served in regional leadership roles with DaVita Kidney Care, leading multi-site operations and initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes, expanding access to care, and developing high-performing teams.
Walter earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health from Franklin & Marshall College and a Master of Health Administration from Saint Joseph’s University. He resides in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and is passionate about creating paradigm shifts that improve healthcare delivery. Through his board service with Clear Water For Heroes, he is honored to support an organization whose mission aligns with his commitment to advancing organizations and initiatives that challenge convention, improve lives, and create lasting impact for the communities and individuals they serve.