Jodie Merkle

Jodie Merkle joined Team RWB in 2015. She’s been the Orange County Chapter Captain for the last three years and most recently joined our staff as the CA State Coordinator. 

Jodie was born and raised in Orange County California. She currently resides in Huntington Beach with her husband Chris and their two teenage boys, Diesel and Gunner. As a Marine Corps veteran wife, Jodie knows firsthand the importance of our mission. She credits Team RWB for helping her family reconnect after her husband's time in the Marines.

Jodie has over 15 years of non-profit experience. She is currently a Scoutmaster to 27 young women and is passionate about empowering our country's youth leaders. She enjoys engaging the veteran community and inspiring our veterans to get outside to move their bodies. She enjoys outdoor activities and spends most weekends hiking local mountains and camping.