Jason Smolarek
Founder, President & Board Chair
Lake Geneva, WI
Technology entrepreneur and community-focused business leader with background in marketing, business development, and small-business enablement.
About We Are Local AI
Our Story
We Are Local AI was founded in 2025 with a simple observation: people want to help their neighbors, and local businesses want to give back to their communities. But they don't always know who needs help or how to connect.
We exist to bridge that gap; a confidential clearinghouse that matches people who need help with those who want to give it. No overhead, no bureaucracy. Just neighbors helping neighbors.
How We're Different
Confidential
Your request stays private. We connect you with help without broadcasting your situation to the community.
Local
We serve our own communities. Every volunteer and business partner is local.
No Overhead
100% of help goes directly to neighbors. We're not a middleman; we're a matchmaker.
Priority for Those Who Need It
We prioritize veterans, seniors, and families facing hardship.
Always Free
Services are always free to those who receive them. No cost, no applications, no strings attached.
Year-Round
We're here whenever you need us — not just on special volunteer days. Help is available all year.
Board of Directors
Tom Ackley
Vice President
Caledonia, WI
Founder & CEO of Getaway and Stay. 15+ years of public-service leadership and multi-market vacation-rental expertise across Door County, Pigeon Forge, and Gulf Shores.
Thomas Cox
Treasurer
Lynn Haven, FL
Chief Operations Officer at Gibson Beach Rentals. 10+ years of hospitality and vacation-rental operations leadership throughout the Florida Gulf Coast.
James Powers
Secretary
Cape Coral, FL
Area General Manager with VueStay Vacations by Casago. 10+ years overseeing 300+ vacation rentals across Southwest Florida, specializing in operations, owner relations, and revenue optimization.