After testing the role of an Ambassador for The Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation, Louis H. Reymann set his sights on becoming a Board Member for his family’s Foundation. He was impressed with the focus and talent on the Board, and felt his gifts were not only aligned with the Board’s direction, but were also necessary to assist the Board to achieve its goals. So in February 2023, Louis assumed a seat as a Trustee, and has been shaking things up ever since.
Louis is one of eight children, and the youngest son of Marcel and Linda Reymann. Marcel, one of Charles and Salome Reymann’s 16 children, served as President of the Atlantic Foundry from 1973 until 1983. Marcel was also one of the original founders of, and a driving force in the establishment of, the Reymann Foundation. Two of Louis’ siblings, Russell and Lucille, special needs individuals, ultimately became the inspiration for the mission of the Reymann Foundation. Theirs was a big, busy and loving family, but one that Louis bid farewell to as he assumed an officer’s commission in the United States Army.
Beginning in 1968, Louis served three tours in the Vietnam conflict, growing his military career. He had a first-row seat to the horrors of war, and witnessed many heroic actions by comrades. He forged life-long relationships with fellow servicemen – those serving under him, his peers, and many high-ranking military leaders. “I lost 19 men under my command, but I still stay in touch with most of their families. I’ve attended weddings, graduations and other events, and am honored to share these special times with these special people.”
During and immediately following his active duty, Louis earned a Bachelor’s degree as well as two Master’s degrees. Not surprisingly, he has served as Chairman in national, state, and local volunteer organizations, where he became widely known as a growth agent while turning under-achieving volunteer organizations into widely acclaimed successes. Louis is clearly a leader, is keenly aware of his civic responsibilities, loves his family, and is a proud Reymann!
Louis and his wife Mary Jane, affectionately nicknamed Cookie, reside in Maryland, where they are enjoying retirement and many pastime activities. Cookie designed and crocheted a temperature afghan as a tribute to Salome Reymann, which was raffled at the 2023 Friends & Family Celebration hosted by the Foundation. Louis is assuming responsibilities on the Foundation’s Governance and Strategic Planning Committee.
Louis, we are honored to have you on the Reymann Foundation Board!