STAFF
SCOTT MORRIS
SERGEANT- UNITED STATES ARMYFounder/Executive Director
sgtmorris01@gmail.com
Scott Morris
served
as an 11B-20 Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO), in the United States Army,
receiving numerous commendations and awards. His various special unit
assignments, included the DOD Counter Drug Task Force, 2nd Armored Division as
a Gunner on a Bradley Fighting Vehicle, 3rd/156th Inf. and in the 3rd/75th
Ranger Regiment as a small unit detachment Light Infantry Squad
Leader.
After receiving multiple injuries in the line of duty and being honorably
discharged from his service, he found himself fighting another tough battle,
one that had no visible enemy, PTSD and addiction. His hard work and
determination paid off.
Since addressing those battles, Scott has had a radical spiritual experience.
He regularly serves and volunteers in his local community, the VA, and with
veteran programs. He has also toured the country as a key-note speaker with
Team Recon and Operation Warrior Reconnect. His life today is a shining
example of what the power of God, hard work, and solid determination looks
like.
Today Scott is a professional speaker, peer life coach, entrepreneur,
professional executive chef, artist, and military veteran. Art and Public
speaking are just some approaches that he takes to spread his message of love
and hope to others. Scott delivers life-changing motivational speeches and
paints by sharing the testimony of his journey, and others that he has served
with. The main turning point in his life came January 16, 2016 when he gave his
life to the Lord. Scott served in several locations where he suffered several
combat and non-combat related injuries, including an open TBI from an explosion
directly to his face.
After his military service, Scott
suffered heavily from PTSD. He withdrew and turned to alcohol and drugs to
soothe his pain. In January 2016, Scott realized that he had allowed his “minds
realness” of his injuries to cripple and crush all of his life goals, dreams,
and aspirations. He began to reflect on his past, and in doing so, he realized
that he had turned many stumbling blocks into stepping-stones. This realization
gave him a passion that helped define the purpose for his life. His
relationship with the Lord and with other combat veterans has since fueled and
inspired him to teach others how to overcome challenges and make their lives
count once again. Scott currently lives with a Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD.
However, he refuses to succumb to those labels placed upon him.
He aspires to show others how they too can have freedom in all aspects of
life, including addiction, despite any circumstances, and how your past does
not have to define your future.
Over the past few years, Scott
has lost several of his close veteran buddies to suicide. Scott has always had
a heart for others. His focus is others, so much so that he knew he
couldn't help others the way he wanted to alone. This caused him to start
the ART OF WAR PROJECT, a start-up, non-profit organization
centered on helping other veterans and their families to address Suicide
Awareness, PTSD, TBI, and other life struggles through art therapy, love, and
hope. “Our mission is to connect and engage with veterans. Address and fight
PTSD through education, community action/involvement, speaking platforms,
mentoring, art and love”, says Morris.
Scott is a Licensed Peer Support Specialist, Recovery Coach, and works in mental health and substance abuse.
You will not easily forget Scott.
The impact he leaves on anyone is undeniable. He leaves you feeling
encouraged and stirred, ready to take on the next task.
Wendy Spearman
CRNFA, BSN, MBA, AAS
Operations Manager
Wendy has an amazing heart for veterans, this great country, and to the Art of War Project. Art is important to Wendy. She feels that to serve is one of the greatest callings a person can do. “Jesus
said we should just that, and He also said it’s not about us!" All I want is to help others
and if Art of War allows me to serve the all mighty in that way then so be it”. Wendy has a strong desire to serve others and to
help her fellow veteran Brothers, Sisters and 1st responders.
Wendy will be overseeing all day-to-day operational duties and coordinating all
volunteer activities.
After receiving multiple injuries in the line of duty and being honorably discharged from his service, he found himself fighting another tough battle, one that had no visible enemy, PTSD and addiction. His hard work and determination paid off.
Since addressing those battles, Scott has had a radical spiritual experience. He regularly serves and volunteers in his local community, the VA, and with veteran programs. He has also toured the country as a key-note speaker with Team Recon and Operation Warrior Reconnect. His life today is a shining example of what the power of God, hard work, and solid determination looks like.
After his military service, Scott suffered heavily from PTSD. He withdrew and turned to alcohol and drugs to soothe his pain. In January 2016, Scott realized that he had allowed his “minds realness” of his injuries to cripple and crush all of his life goals, dreams, and aspirations. He began to reflect on his past, and in doing so, he realized that he had turned many stumbling blocks into stepping-stones. This realization gave him a passion that helped define the purpose for his life. His relationship with the Lord and with other combat veterans has since fueled and inspired him to teach others how to overcome challenges and make their lives count once again. Scott currently lives with a Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD. However, he refuses to succumb to those labels placed upon him. He aspires to show others how they too can have freedom in all aspects of life, including addiction, despite any circumstances, and how your past does not have to define your future.
Over the past few years, Scott has lost several of his close veteran buddies to suicide. Scott has always had a heart for others. His focus is others, so much so that he knew he couldn't help others the way he wanted to alone. This caused him to start the ART OF WAR PROJECT, a start-up, non-profit organization centered on helping other veterans and their families to address Suicide Awareness, PTSD, TBI, and other life struggles through art therapy, love, and hope. “Our mission is to connect and engage with veterans. Address and fight PTSD through education, community action/involvement, speaking platforms, mentoring, art and love”, says Morris.
You will not easily forget Scott. The impact he leaves on anyone is undeniable. He leaves you feeling encouraged and stirred, ready to take on the next task.
Wendy Spearman
CRNFA, BSN, MBA, AAS
Operations Manager
Wendy has an amazing heart for veterans, this great country, and to the Art of War Project. Art is important to Wendy. She feels that to serve is one of the greatest callings a person can do. “Jesus said we should just that, and He also said it’s not about us!" All I want is to help others and if Art of War allows me to serve the all mighty in that way then so be it”. Wendy has a strong desire to serve others and to help her fellow veteran Brothers, Sisters and 1st responders.
Wendy will be overseeing all day-to-day operational duties and coordinating all volunteer activities.
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