Board & Leadership

Keri Warner

I have served with the Raleigh Fire Department as an Administrative Specialist since 2015, supporting professional development, department programs, special events, communications, and employee engagement. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to help coordinate ceremonies, fundraising efforts, community outreach, sporting events, and initiatives that celebrate and support Raleigh’s firefighters and their families.

As a founding member and President of the Raleigh Fire Foundation, I am passionate about creating meaningful opportunities to strengthen relationships between the Fire Department and the community it serves. I enjoy turning ideas into organized, successful projects and using communication, photography, and storytelling to highlight the people behind the badge.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our children, and our slightly chaotic collection of pets. I am honored to help lead the Foundation as we build something lasting, transparent, and beneficial for Raleigh’s fire service community.

President

Andre Somme

Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Vice President
Treasurer

James Jones

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

Rebecca Davis

Development & Fundraising

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

Monica Boyd

Community Relations & Partnerships

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

Secretary

Brittany Rountree

Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.

Nick Lane

Operations

I am Nicholas "Nick" Lane.   I have been with City of Raleigh Fire Department for 26 years.  I am currently a Captain on L-1 C Shift.  I have been a Captain for 10 years now and have spent a majority of my career in the downtown/south east part of the city.  I come from a public service family with my both my parents and both my brothers being part of the public service fields.  I have been married to my beautiful bride Bingette for almost 20 years who is a Senior Firefighter with the Raleigh Fire Department.  We have two amazing children Kylie and Cooper.  I enjoy all kinds of sports, outdoor activities and spending as much time with my family as I can.  I am currently serving as the Operations member of the Foundations Board.