Driving change, creating opportunity

At the Chris Gives Foundation, we empower lives by bridging the gap between automotive industry needs and community mobility challenges. We provide educational scholarships that nurture the next generation of automotive professionals while offering critical repair assistance to families who depend on reliable transportation. Through this dual mission, we honor Chris Mohns' legacy of generosity and his belief that the automotive industry provides a unique platform to create meaningful, lasting change in our communities.

Meet our Board

  • Robin Mohns

    FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

    Robin Mohns founded the Chris Gives Foundation as a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Chris Mohns Sr., whose legacy of generosity and community service through auto repair deeply inspired her. With a strong background in finance and years of experience managing corporate and government projects, Robin and Chris reunited after 34 years to grow their auto repair business together, strengthening their bond while serving their community. Today, through the foundation, Robin continues their mission by helping individuals overcome transportation-related financial hardships.

  • Janet Smith

    ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

    Janet Smith brings compassion and a strong background in law enforcement, insurance, and administrative support to her role. Raised by a hardworking single mother, she’s known for her optimism, generosity, and willingness to try new things. Her greatest joy comes from supporting her family and spending time by the water, often reading or cooking for loved ones.

  • Cathryn Oliver

    DIRECTOR

    Cathryn Oliver is a nurse and graphic designer with a passion for helping others through both healthcare and creative expression. She enjoys family life with her husband, two sons, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren, and values meaningful connection. Dance is one of her lifelong joys, bringing her a sense of grace, freedom, and expression.

  • Sandra Curtis, CFE, IPMA, SCP, JMT

    DIRECTOR

    Sandra Curtis is a recognized leader in organizational development and education, with decades of experience across government and private sectors. She currently serves as Vice President of Education at the International Franchise Association. Sandra’s expertise in franchising and entrepreneurship helps strengthen the foundation’s mission through innovative leadership.

  • Sharon Fisher

    DIRECTOR

    Sharon Fisher is a passionate real estate agent with a gift for connecting with people and helping them find their dream homes. Known for her empathy and dedication, she tailors each experience to meet her clients’ unique goals. Outside of work, she finds peace with her children and on the water, boating or crabbing.

  • Christina Tortorici-Prieto

    DIRECTOR

    Christina Tortorici-Prieto owns a long-standing salon business and is a photographer and makeup artist who thrives on making others feel good inside and out. She actively serves the community through the Severna Park Chamber of Commerce and values strong personal and professional relationships. A proud mom of two, Christina enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

  • Anette Joy Sclafani

    DIRECTOR

    After retiring from a 35-year career in education, Annette Sclafani moved to Maryland to be closer to her grandchildren and embraced a new chapter of joy and purpose. Now part of the Pond View Community, she enjoys crafting and creating gift baskets for charity events. Her passion for family and creativity makes her a cherished part of the foundation.

A reunion, a promise, a foundation

Our Story:

The Chris Gives Foundation emerged from a remarkable reunion. Robin and Chris first met in 1984 when she stopped by his Midas shop in Laurel looking for a summer job before returning to college. During those six months, Robin developed deep admiration for Chris's approach to life—his genuine care for employees, commitment to outstanding customer service, and natural desire to help others.

Life led them down different paths for 34 years, but Chris's example inspired Robin to develop her own passion for helping others and giving back. When they reconnected on Facebook in 2018, they quickly realized their connection remained strong, sharing core values and genuine care for each other. They married in 2019, with Robin leaving her government career in Washington D.C. to partner with Chris in his four Midas shops.

"Chris always said that truth is stranger than fiction, and that definitely applies to our love story," says Robin. "We were reunited after decades, and we planned to spend our lives together."

Their partnership was built not just on love but on shared purpose. Chris was, at heart, a philanthropist who believed his auto repair businesses positioned him to make the greatest impact on people's lives. Then came the moment that would define the Foundation's future—one morning, Chris invited Robin into his study and said, "Robin, we are not doing enough." Despite Robin's examples of their giving, he remained unsatisfied. They had gotten busy and lost focus. Two days later, Chris passed away.

"When he was taken away so suddenly, I was grief-stricken," Robin shares. "I really don't know what I would have done if I had not created the Chris Gives Foundation. It has given me a purpose. Chris was such a special person. Nothing is more important to me than carrying on his legacy."

Today, Robin continues to operate the four Midas shops while leading the Chris Gives Foundation. She's joined in this mission by Chris's son, Chris Mohns, Jr., who works in the Annapolis Midas shop and will ultimately carry forward his father's honorable legacy. Together, they're fulfilling Chris's vision by supporting automotive education for tomorrow's technicians and providing repair assistance to those in need.

Through the Foundation, Chris's giving spirit lives on—changing lives and communities one vehicle, one student, and one family at a time.

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