Meet The Team

Marcia DeRush

Marcia DeRush is the Chaplain, Founder and CEO of The McMullen House for Heroes, INC. Her love and compassion for first responders and our Military is what has inspired her to create a caring, safe place for those in these fields to go to talk, reset, or recharge. whatever they need to do to get to where they need to be mentally and spiritually.

Bob McMullen Jr.

Bob is the eldest son of Robert McMullen Sr. (Mack). Born in Texas. Bob has worked in construction
most of his life and is now retired. He is married to Debbie and they have 4 children, 6 grands with one more on the way and 1 great grandchild. He enjoys the country life on the border of NC and VA. Bob enjoys his black powder guns and his indoor garden.

Elwood McMullen

Elwood is the youngest son of “Mack”. Elwood has worked in construction and has
worked for one of the embassies in Washington, DC. He is married to Juliette and they have 2 children.
They live in Maryland. Elwood enjoys outdoor activities, hiking, camping, and has traveled to several
countries.

Brian Locklear

Brian is a Veteran, Volunteer Fireman and works for the US Postal Service. He also owns and runs
Country Village Farms. Brian resides in Whiteville, NC and is married to Sandy and they have 3 children.

Eddie and Wendy Vause

Eddie is a Lieutenant with the Oak Island fire department since 2011, where he is a firefighter and
paramedic. Wendy currently works with Shoreland Healthcare in housekeeping since 2023. The two of
them also oversee the Missions Ministry in their local church where they are faithful members. They
have 2 beautiful daughters. Eddie and Wendy enjoy fishing, softball games, church activities with their
family.

John and Jenny Beattie

Serving as spiritual advisors to the McMullen House. John is a Marine Veteran and the Pastor of
Abundant Life Assembly of God. He also works for the US Postal service. Jenny is the Worship Leader at
the church and works for the county. They have 2 children and live in Whiteville, NC. John is passionate
about fishing and enjoys hunting also. They love their community.