Board Members

Managing Director

The United States Marine Corps have 2 missions:

 to win battles and make Marines. 

The United States Marine Corps Reservists have a motto “Every Child Deserves a Little Christmas”. 

All this started for me 35 years ago when my son, Jack D’Aleo joined the United States Marine Corps. While he was on active duty he introduced me to the Marines’ dedication to this worthy cause and as I became more involved, buying toys and going down to Broadhead in Detroit to separate boys, girls and ages. I realized that I could contribute a lot more to the program if I threw a party to collect toys, and Angie’s Toy Chest was created. As you all know my passion for this program has grown every year and so has the party.

For many years we were the largest privately sponsored one night event in the country, due to the generosity of the people who attend every year.

Remember your toy may be the only one a children receives Christmas morning, so let us not forget why we do this.

The goal of this program is to deliver a new toy, a message of hope to a child. Something they will never forget that will assist them in becoming responsible, patriotic citizens and some day pay it forward. Remember the Marine Motto: “Every Child Deserves a Little Christmas”

Director

I have been self-employed for 22 years, I own a landscape company servicing the tri-county areas.  I also own a Christmas lighting company “Creation of Christmas”.  My passion is Christmas decorating and lighting. I enjoy making my customers happy during the Holiday Season, and nothing is more exciting than seeing a Child’s face light up with joy and receiving many complements on my displays.  In my free time I also enjoy cooking, boating and golfing.

I grew up in St. Clair Shores and attended South Lake High School, moved to Fraser 20 years ago and have been here ever since.  I am single, but the love of my life is my niece Adrianna, she brings me more joy then anything.

I am very excited to bring BACK Angie’s Toy Chest.  I have been a friend of Angie’s for a long time.  Just the idea of putting a smile on one child’s face is enough, but I have been blessed to have the opportunity to put that same smile on a hundred faces.  Christmas was always big in my family, and I am so happy to carry on the tradition.  Life has been good to me, and now it is my turn to give back.  I want to give back to the children and the community I love.

Board Member

I am retired and what better to do than charity, especially for children.  They don't have a choice but we do as adults.  I love kids and what could be more satisfying than putting smiles on their faces.  I work with kids everyday at Huron Elementary.

I've been married for 50 years and have two beautiful adult children and a wonderful husband.  My most vauled possesion is our granddaughter.  In life it is so much better to give then to receive.

Board Member

I have been a realtor for 45 + years following in my Marine Fathers steps.  Angie was the mortgage originator, I would send my clients to.  If you know Angie the way I do when she told me she was starting a charity that was part of the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots program I felt it would be a great charity to get involved with because of my Father's service.  Then I was told I would be a member of her board.  No body says no to her!  That was 30 years ago and I am still honored to be apart of her team, she gives all she has to this cause, her dedication is amazing to make sure "Every Child Deserves a Little Christmas" become a reality.

Semper Fi 

Board Member

Mike DuBay (1st year Board member)

I am currently retired from GE Supply/Gexpro, after being employed there for over 28 years. I have two children and five

grandchildren; two more children and four grandchildren with my significant other.

I have a passion for organizing fundraisers, musical events, and have for the past 20 years. This includes Leader Dog,

Wounded Warrior, Physically Challenged children and now Toys for Tots. I‘ve been involved with various 501(c)3 and 501(c)

8 organizations such as the Elks, Eagles, Lions, Moose and currently Angie‘s Toy Chest.

It is my belief that these organizations are such an integral piece of our society, as there are so many who can benefit.

Board Member

My name is Lee (Leona) Mierzwinski living in Macomb County for many, many years.  Work Experience was with Plante & Moran (an accounting firm) for over 30 years.  I retired in 2014 and am enjoying every minute.

Charitable involvement has been with many volunteer organizations, namely P&M “We Care” program, Knights of Columbus, St. Hubert Church, St. Matthias Church Bingo & Festival, St. Lawrence Festival, American Polish Century Club, Boys & Girls Club, Detroit Zoo, Breast Cancer 60 mile walk, Diabetes Organization (in memory of my MOM), ALS Association & Muscular Dystrophy Association (in memory of my DAD) and many more.  

Have had the pleasure of volunteering with Angie’s Toy Chest almost from the beginning.  We celebrated 25 years in 2018.  

We are excited to relaunch this Amazing, Fantastic Toys for Tots event after a hiatus of 5 years.  Thank you for you generosity, your support and your participation.

Board Member

Michael enlisted in 1990 to serve the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR). His roles included Military Police, Embarkation & Logistics Specialist, Nuclear, Biological, Chemical & Radiological (NBCR) Weapons training NCO and Career Planning NCO during the Gulf War era. He served 8 years until he was honorably discharged in 1998.  As a civilian, his service continued as a liaison between active-duty USMC personnel, public safety government (LEO) & charitable 501c (3) organizations for the annual USMCR Toys for Tots campaign and in 2023 is entering his 32nd year serving in this capacity. He is known for coordinating safe helicopter landings of Santa to many events in SE MI including Angies Toys Chest. He is proud to assist Angie as she is one of only 2 people that he personally knows of who have received the USMC Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal presented to her by the USMC for her extensive volunteer service. 

Michael has over 19 years of professional experience working for U.S. & International corporations as a Senior Account Manager and Sales Engineer in the Automotive, Defense, and Specialty Vehicle sectors. This experience covered complete product lifecycle and sales management for some of the world’s largest corporations and included NATO Foreign Military Sales. In 2018, he reentered Federal Service and currently serves as a Federal Law Enforcement officer in area of Trade.