- President
(423) 341-1835

Thomas has been a dedicated reenactor and historian for over a decade. He covers a wide array of eras from the American Revolution through the Vietnam War with a special interest in the Spanish-American War and the World Wars.

He has been with A Walk In Their Boots since 2017 and the organization's president since 2024.

Outside of reenacting, he is a collegiate professor of history and is currently working on his History Ph.D.

- Vice President
(423) 358-9972

William has been reenacting since 2017 after founder Paul Morrison helped him to learn more about his grandfather's service with the army during the Vietnam War.

William specializes in the Vietnam era with other impressions including WW2 airborne and Cold War US Air Force.

William has served as the vice president of A Walk In Their Boots since 2024 and is excited to continue to help grow the organization.

- Treasurer
(423) 765-3596

Mary has been involved in reenacting since she was really young as her father, Paul Morrison, made it his mission for his kids to learn the importance of history. Under his guidance, Mary has been a living historian specializing in WWII since 2015.

Since 2023, Mary has actively been involved in the A Walk In Their Boots executive board as the treasurer.

- Safety Officer
(423) 765-3852

Following in his father, Paul Morrison's, footsteps, Johnathan has taken on the role of event coordinator as well as coordinating WWI / WWII / Korea and Vietnam Era activities and the lead on our tactical demonstration.

Johnathan comes to the event with a wealth of experience and knowledge learning from the ground up from his father Paul.

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(423) 341-1835

- General Reenactor Coordinator
(423) 963-3349

Phillip has been involved in multi era reenacting for over 34 years which includes the Revolutionary War, the American Civil War, and World War II.

Beginning in 2013, Phillip has been actively involved in planning and coordinating of A Walk in Their Boots focusing upon the Civil War Era and overall event coordination.

He is the current commander of the 26th Tennessee Infantry, CSA, and the 6th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry, US, Civil War Reenactment units.

- Media Contact
(423) 534-0744

Jeffery joined the event staff in 2016 serving as volunteer coordinator and media spokesperson.

Along with media outreach, he oversees the volunteer needs of the event so that all who attend have a great time in a safe and clean atmosphere.

If you're a group, Scout Troop, Church, School or an individual wanting to help A Walk in Their Boots, Jeff will gladly find a role for you.

Jeff has been a living historian specializing in WWII and the American Civil War at events throughout the country and even abroad since 2014.

- Outreach for Camp Davy Crockett
(423) 341-4747

Joe Evans has been a member of A Walk in Their Boots since 2016.

He is also an avid military vehicle restorer and collector.

Joe participates in reenacting various impressions, including WWII German, WWII US, Vietnam US, and Congo mercenary.

- November Veteran Program Coordinator
(412) 726-6665

Inspired by the military service of his family in WWII, for 25 years Eric has expanded his historical knowledge of the era via multiple living history impressions of U.S. Navy, Army, and Army Air Force. Utilizing those impressions his passion for honoring those that serve extends far beyond numerous recreations.

As keynote speaker at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford Virginia in 2012, Eric chronicled his efforts to correct the historical record and headstone in Normandy France of his great uncle, Amin Isbir, killed on D-Day, June 6th, 1944. In honor of Amin, Eric has devoted the last 10 years of his life helping WWII veterans from across the country in applying for and receiving the French Legion d'honneur. To date, nearly 60 men have been awarded France's highest honor with Eric's help.

More locally, as a representative of the WWII era, Eric has been an active part in numerous Honor Guard Units in Northeast Tennessee, honoring more than 635 veterans at their interment services.

As part of the Walk in Their Boots team, Eric was instrumental in transitioning the event to Tipton-Haynes in 2017. As Veteran Liaison, the dedication of honoring his family that served has been the driving force behind his efforts in honoring all those that have served; both past and present.