Leadership
Joe Dudek
National President
Joe joined The National Exchange Club in 2003 as a member of the Exchange Club of Norwalk, CT. Since then, he has built five clubs and is currently a member of eight—six in the Connecticut District and two in the New England District. He was elected to the National Board of Trustees in 2022 and previously served as Region 12 Vice President. Joe also serves as a volunteer field representative for both the Connecticut and New England District Exchange Clubs.
Professionally, Joe is the Executive Director of Help for Kids – the Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse of Southern Connecticut. A highlight of his past year was celebrating the center’s 35th anniversary. Prior to his nonprofit work, Joe spent 30 years in the corporate media world with Cox Enterprises, serving as General Manager of their International Media Division.
Joe is part of a proud three-generation Exchange family, following in the footsteps of his father, Erwin, formerly of Highland, NY. He now serves alongside his two daughters, Meghan and Caitlin, in the Exchange Club of Westport, CT.
Tracey Edwards
CEO
Tracey Edwards, Chief Executive Officer, The National Exchange Club, oversees Toledo-based National Headquarters staff in providing professional and technical assistance to the organization’s nationwide membership.
She is a strategic planning facilitator and board governance trainer who has developed presentations and resources to educate leaders in the areas of personal and professional development.
A member of the Exchange Clubs of Greater Maumee Bay and Toledo, OH, Tracey is also active in her community through the Old Newsboys Goodfellow Association, The Ohio Society of CPAs, The American Society of Association Executives, The Association of Fundraising Professionals, The Society of Human Resource Management, Toledo Hospital Auxiliary, Imagination Station STEMinists and Leadership Toledo.
A graduate of The University of Toledo, Tracey is also a Dale Carnegie graduate. She and her husband, Steve, reside in Monclova, OH,and have one adult son, Nick. Steve and Nick are also both members of their local Exchange Clubs.
Mike Reichek
Immediate Past National President
Mike Reichek joined The National Exchange Club in 1997. He responded to an ad in a local paper about a new club that had recently formed, attended the meeting, and the rest is history!
Mike is currently a member of the Exchange Club of Fort Bend, TX. He is also a volunteer field representative for the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast District Exchange Clubs.
Mike is a full-time employee benefits broker serving small-medium sized businesses in their employee benefits programs, as well as serving as treasurer for two home owners associations.
Mike has been married for more than 40 years to his wife and they share one daughter together. He loves water sports, traveling, gardening, and fixing things.
Mike hopes to help districts thrive in terms of growth, projects, and service to their members and communities.
Fussell Hughes
National President-Elect
Fussell joined the Exchange Club of Albany, GA, in 1997 and is now also a member of the Exchange Club of Lee County, GA - for which he was a club builder.
Fussell has held a number of positions within his Exchange Club District, including district president board member. He is a volunteer field representative The National Exchange and was elected Region 10 Vice President in 2023.
Fussell has assisted in building two Exchange Clubs and has sponsored a number of new Exchange Club members.
Before partnering with his wife's family in 1984 to open a hardware business, Fussell worked in the farm supply business. He operated the hardware business until his retirement in 2019.
Fussell lives in Albany, GA, with his wife Elise. He has three children, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and one dog, Carabelle. In their spare time Fussell and Elise enjoy their lake house and having family and friends visit.
Julie Harman
National Treasurer
Julie joined The National Exchange Club in 1994, following in the footsteps of her
father. A lifelong supporter of Exchange, she grew up attending club events and is now a proud
member of both the Exchange Club of Detroit #1 and the Unity Exchange Club of Monroe, MI
—a club inclusive of people with and without disabilities.
She has served in many leadership roles, including club treasurer, Michigan District Exchange
Clubs President, Region 7 Vice President, volunteer field representative, and recently elected as
Exchange’s National Treasurer. A highlight of her recent service was co-building the new
Monroe club—an experience she describes as an incredible high.
Professionally, Julie has worked in tax and accounting for 41 years and is currently a para-
professional at Calkins Hehl Rafko CPAs in Monroe. She’s also actively involved in her local
community through various boards and initiatives.
Julie and her husband Scott have been married for 50 years. They have three sons, nine
grandchildren, and a close-knit family that fully supports her passion for Exchange. In her free
time, Julie enjoys biking (even to work!), traveling—especially in Northern Michigan—and
hopes to inspire a third generation of her family to carry on the Exchange legacy.
John Blythe
Region 1 Vice President
John joined Exchange in 2004 as a member of the Exchange Club of Kern Valley, CA, of which his grandfather Robert "Bo" Williams was a charter member. In 2020, John also joined the Exchange Club of Pacific Coast, CA. He has previously served four years as Region 1 Vice President (2017-2021) before being reelected in 2023.
As a third generation Exchange Club member, John has received several accolades from his club, including Exchange Club Member of the Year. He has also been recognized by Former Speaker of the U.S. House, Kevin McCarthy, for his many years of dedicated service to The National Exchange Club.
John earned a business administration degree from Cerro Coso College and an entertainment business degree from UCLA. He also studied producing at Vancouver Film School.
John has worked in the motion picture industry and is president of Film Regions International, Inc. He is a member of The Producers Guild of America and holds an elected public office as a board member for the Kern Valley Healthcare District. His hobbies include hiking, swimming, working out, history, political science, and music.
Tony Parish
Region 2 Vice President
In 2006, Tony Parish was invited to work an Exchange event after a friend’s suggestion. Upon participating, he was totally invested and has been involved with Exchange since.
Tony has held numerous positions, including club president, district director, and Regional Vice President. He is an active member of the Breakfast Exchange Club of Billings, MT.
Professionally, Tony is a courier in the real estate industry; but, his favorite role outside of Exchange is being a father. Tony has two sons and is married to his wife, Amber. The family loves to go to baseball games, participate in runs, play golf, and visit historic sites around the state to give his youngest son, Hayden, an idea about how amazing Montana can be.
Tony hopes to help the three districts he will be partnering with to achieve their own goals, while also encouraging them to collaborate.
Annette Duncan
Region 3 Vice President
Annette joined The National Exchange Club in 2002 and is currently a member of the Moonlighters Exchange Club of Owatonna, MN. She has served in offices at the club and district levels, including president and volunteer field representative for the Lakes and Prairies District Exchange Clubs.
Annette is the president of the United Way of Steele County, MN, and has been working with nonprofits in the human services sector for more than 20 years. Annette has a bachelors degree in organizational management and communication and earned a Master’s degree in nonprofit management.
Annette is married to Bryan, together they have six children – Brandon, Hunter, Sebastian, Jazmyne, Indya, and Amelia – and two granddaughters, Penelope and Artemis.
Annette enjoys spending time with her family, watching her children’s sport events, working in the garden, and volunteering. Annette is passionate about serving those in need, so most of her time is spent fulfilling this mission in a variety of capacities.
Kevin Barker
Region 5 Vice President
Kevin Barker’s life was changed when he joined Exchange on May 20, 2009. He is a member of the Exchange Club of Sugar Land, TX, and the After Hours Exchange Club of Greater Fort Bend, TX. Kevin has served in different officer roles at the club and district levels and is currently a mentor for two Exchange Excel Clubs.
Kevin is the director of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Provider Services for Texana Center. He oversees services for children, youth, and adults within a six-county who have intellectual disabilities. Kevin lives in Richmond, TX, with his wife Jeanne Wallace. They are blessed with three adult children: Trista, Bryson, and Lauren; and four grandchildren: Sophia, Brianna, Collin, and Lincoln.
Kevin enjoys cooking, traveling, live music, and theater, new and different cuisine, and serving his community. He looks forward to working with the Mid-America, Texas, and Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast District Exchange Clubs to grow Exchange.
Judi Hartman
Region 6 Vice President
Judi Hartman is originally from Sandusky, OH, but now reside in Crossville, TN. She has been a member of Exchange Club of Lake Tansi, TN, since January 2013.
Prior to her recent, third retirement, Judi was a ‘jack of all trades’, working as a cosmetologist, bookkeeper, waitress, factory worker, industry sales consultant, chiropractic assistant, and an accounts receivables manager.
Judi has two daughters and a son, who have blessed her with seven grandchildren. Judi is twice-widowed and shares a condo with her cat. She enjoys traveling, golfing, playing cards, cribbage, puzzling, watching game shows, and bible studies. These days, she calls herself a professional volunteer.
Kara Wright
Region 11 Vice President
Kara joined the Exchange Club of Hanover, PA, in 2010 and is also a member of the newly-formed Exchange Club of Spring Grove, PA, of which she was a club builder. Kara has been an active committee member at the club-level and has also served as president and director for the Mid-Atlantic District Exchange Clubs.
Kara worked in retail for more than 15 years before serving in the membership and program departments for the Penn Laurel Girl Scout Council (PLGSC). She went on to serve as regional outreach director for PLGSC and Girls Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania. Kara has been a youth advocate with York and Adams Counties courts of adjudicated youth and also volunteered with numerous clubs and groups as her children grew.
Kara enjoys staying active in her free time through her certification as a low ropes course facilitator, gardening, and yoga. Through her own journey of personal growth, she also became a transformational coach.
Kara and her husband Jim have five children, 12 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. They live on a small farm in Glenville, PA, with their youngest child, Clint. They have operated a plumbing and heating business for many years.
Paul Greatsinger
Region 12 Vice President
Paul Greatsinger is a member of the Exchange Club of Stamford, CT, and is also the Connecticut District Exchange Clubs' volunteer field representative. He has held several other offices with the organization, including division director, club president, and club vice president.
Paul joined the organization in 2007, initially for the fellowship, but has pursued leadership roles due to Exchange’s Mission and National Project, the prevention of child abuse.
Paul is the Vice President at Morgan Stanley, based in Stamford, CT. He is also a veteran who served 20 years as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps. Paul is married to his wife of 33 years, Ginny, and they share three adult children, as well
as a miniature Australian Shepard named Sandy. He enjoys golf, reading, and French cooking.
He hopes to help Exchange achieve its vision of strong communities and unified people through his role as Regional Vice President.