ABOUT
The Bexley Rose Foundation
Play Like Bex. Lead Like Bex. Love Like Bex.
The Bexley Rose Foundation exists to honor the life and legacy of Bexley Rose by reminding us that it’s always about more than the game.
Inspired by her love for softball, learning, and serving others, we invest in young people through athletics, education, scholarships, and community programs that foster kindness, teamwork, leadership, and belonging.
We are also committed to raising awareness about brain aneurysms, promoting education about the signs and symptoms, encouraging early recognition, and supporting efforts that may help save lives.
Our Mission
We believe every young person deserves the chance to discover who they are — on the field, in the classroom, and in their community. Bexley Rose lived that belief every day. She played with joy, led with grace, and loved without reservation.
Through everything we do, we carry her light forward.
What We Do
The Bexley Rose Foundation supports young people and communities through:
- Athletics — Providing softball opportunities and life lessons through Bexley’s Fields of Dreams
- Education & Scholarships — Removing barriers and opening doors for students to pursue their goals
- Community Programs — Building spaces where young people can lead, serve, and belong
- Brain Aneurysm Awareness — Educating communities about signs, symptoms, and the importance of early recognition
Get Involved
There are many ways to be part of this mission — through volunteering, sponsorship, or a financial gift. Learn how to give or explore our programs.
Together, we carry her light forward.
Bexley Hiler
The Fun in Between
Most of the Hiler family vacations somehow found their way to a body of water. Bexley was a beach baby. Give her some sand, sun, and water, and she was happy.
But getting there was just as entertaining.
In the truck, Bexley was our designated DJ and karaoke queen. She was in charge of the music and never missed an opportunity to turn the truck into her own personal concert stage. There was always a song to sing and, according to Bexley, always a reason to turn the volume up.
And then there was Bingo.
After her Little League softball games, Bexley would reward herself with a night of Bingo at Froggy’s. Throughout the spring season, Thursday nights meant Bingo. You could almost always find Bexley sitting there with at least four bingo cards spread out in front of her, completely focused on finding that next number.
Bingo became more than just something she did after softball, it became part of the family routine. And wherever the family ended up on vacation, they would try to find a Bingo night for Bexley.
Because when Bexley found something she loved, she loved it all the way.
Family, Holidays & Traditions
Some of Bexley’s happiest memories were the simple ones spent with her family.
When spring came around, you could almost guarantee that Bexley and her dad, Nate, were on the hunt for crawfish. The two of them loved nothing more than smashing down pounds of crawfish together. They were always looking for a crawfish boil to attend—or convincing Sarah to bring family and friends home for one of their own.
And those boils weren’t just about the crawfish. They were about being together. They were about family, friends, laughter, and making memories.
Bexley also knew how to make the holidays her own.
Halloween and Christmas were her favorite times of the year. When Halloween rolled around, Bexley went all in. You could find her decorating the front yard with her skeleton animals and creating her very own little cemetery. She loved the fun, the spooky decorations, and turning the house into something special for everyone to enjoy.
Then came Christmas, and Bexley took Christmas to a whole different level.
The Hiler house became Whoville.
Everything was Grinch. The Christmas tree, the decorations, and even Bexley’s room were filled with Grinch Christmas spirit. If Bexley had anything to do with it, there was no such thing as too much Grinch. Christmas wasn’t just a holiday to her—it was an entire experience.
That was Bexley.
She loved being surrounded by the people she loved. She loved her family. She loved her friends. She loved her teammates. She loved softball. She loved the beach. She loved music. She loved Bingo. She loved Halloween. She loved Christmas. She loved crawfish. And she loved life.
Then, tragically, on May 25, 2026, Bexley’s life changed in an instant when she suffered a brain aneurysm. She peacefully passed away on May 26, 2026, surrounded by the people who loved her most.
And in a way that feels so perfectly Bexley, she was surrounded by love even beyond the walls of the room where she peacefully passed. While her family and loved ones were by her side, countless others gathered at the fields in Spring Hill—the place that meant so much to her—praying for Bexley and believing in her until the very end.
The softball fields that had been such a huge part of Bexley’s life became a place of prayer, hope, and love for a little girl who had touched so many lives.
Bexley had a way of making people feel like they belonged. She encouraged others, cheered them on, made them laugh, brought people together, and left a little piece of herself with everyone she met.
Her softball journey may have been a huge part of who she was, but her legacy is so much bigger than the game.
Her glove may no longer be on the field, but the love, joy, laughter, and light she brought to everyone around her will continue to live on—in every softball field, every dugout, every cheering section, every family gathering, every beach vacation, every song sung in the truck, every Bingo card, every Halloween decoration, every Grinch Christmas, and in the hearts of everyone lucky enough to know her.
Bexley didn’t just make memories. She became a memory that people will carry with them forever.
Our Board
Meet the dedicated volunteers whose leadership and heart carry Bexley's legacy forward.
Nate Hiler
Nate is a founder of the Bexley Rose Foundation and, most importantly, Bexley’s dad.
Professionally, Nate has spent more than two decades building a career in the construction industry. He began as an apprentice with Local 735 in Ohio, learning the trade from the ground up before moving into field leadership with Valley Interior Systems.
Throughout his career, Nate has helped develop new markets, lead major projects across the country, and build strong teams of craftsmen and field leaders. His experience spans operational leadership, workforce development, training, contractor relationships, and labor retention. Today, he serves as Vice President of Field Operations for Valley’s Southern Markets and remains deeply committed to developing the next generation of leaders in the trades.
But for Nate, no professional title or accomplishment will ever compare to the one he treasures most:
Bexley’s and Jaxon’s dad.
Bexley was his crawfish-eating, Hook ’Em, fun-loving girl full of personality, laughter, determination, and a spirit that left an impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Nate is incredibly proud of the person Bexley was, the way she lived, and the impact her life continues to have on others.
The Bexley Rose Foundation was created from that love and from a commitment to ensure that Bexley’s story continues to make a difference. Through the Foundation, Nate and his family work to carry her spirit forward by supporting others, creating meaningful opportunities, raising awareness, and building a legacy rooted in the same joy, strength, and love that Bexley brought into their lives.
For Nate, legacy is not measured by projects completed, titles earned, or professional success.
It is measured by the lives touched, the people helped, and the good that continues because Bexley was here.
Of every title Nate has ever held, the one he will always be proudest of is simply:
DAD
Debbie Boudreaux
Vice Chair
Debbie serves as Vice Chair of The Bexley Rose Foundation, bringing a deep love for youth sports and a belief in their power to shape confident, compassionate young leaders.
A Tennessee attorney, wife, and mom of five, Debbie has spent years playing and coaching softball. She had the privilege of coaching Bexley for several seasons and saw firsthand the kind of athlete, teammate, and person she was. Bexley worked hard, encouraged the girls around her, and made her teammates better simply by being there. Those seasons gave Debbie a front-row seat to the very qualities the Foundation now seeks to recognize and cultivate in young athletes.
Debbie joined the Foundation with a commitment to carrying those qualities—and Bexley's example—forward. As Vice Chair, she helps guide the Foundation's programs, outreach, and growth alongside Bexley's family and community.
For Debbie, the mission is deeply personal: helping raise a generation of girls who work hard, encourage others, lead with kindness, and understand that being a great teammate may be the greatest achievement of all.
Hannah
Secretary
Hannah is a commercial real estate attorney and serves as a board member and Secretary of the Bexley Rose Memorial Foundation. Her connection to the Foundation is deeply personal. Hannah and her family were fortunate to know Bexley as their neighbor, and Bexley often spent time playing outside with Hannah's two young daughters. Those everyday moments—children playing together, running through the neighborhood, and simply growing up side by side—are memories Hannah will always treasure.
As a mother, Hannah understands how deeply a child can touch not only their own family, but an entire community. She is honored to help carry forward Bexley's legacy by supporting youth sports, scholarships, and opportunities that bring children and families together. Through her legal experience and her personal connection to Bexley, Hannah is grateful for the opportunity to help the Foundation turn the love surrounding Bexley's life into a lasting impact for others.
Alex Jimenez
Treasurer
Alex is a husband, father, community leader, and advocate for youth sports in Spring Hill, Tennessee. As co-founder and President of the Bethesda Bombers, he is committed to helping young athletes grow as players, teammates, leaders, and people.
With 22 years in the financial industry, Alex brings expertise in financial stewardship, accountability, and organizational management, making him well-suited to serve as Treasurer and help ensure the Foundation's resources are handled with care and integrity.
Alex is honored to support the mission of the Bexley Rose Foundation and to help carry forward Bexley's legacy by encouraging young athletes to Play Like Bexley—with kindness, courage, determination, and heart.
Jeremy Turi
Board Member
Home for me is Dublin, Ohio, where my wife, Gin, and I are raising our three children, Theo, Charlie, and Mia, and I am also the guardian of my younger half-sister, Bella. We enjoy traveling, hiking, exploring national parks, and spending time outdoors together. I've come to believe that some of the most important things in life are the relationships we build, the experiences we share, and the impact we have on the people around us. I'm a graduate of The Ohio State University and serve as Chief Operating Officer at Valley Interior Systems. Outside of work, I enjoy rucking and am the founder of Dancinwithroselynn, a charity created in memory of my niece, Roselynn.
My connection to Bexley and the Hiler family goes back many years. Nate and I have worked at Valley for more than 20 years, and over that time our working relationship became a friendship. I heard countless stories about Bexley, especially about her love of softball and how much he loved talking about her. What stands out most to me is the impact Bexley continues to have on others through the stories shared by her family, friends, teammates, and community. Her story is a powerful reminder that the impact of a life isn't measured simply by how long we are here, but by the relationships we create, the memories we leave behind, and the difference we make in others.
Being part of the Bexley Rose Foundation is especially meaningful to me, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to help carry her story and impact forward.
Gerald Burdick
Board Member
Gerald, married to Stefanie, with 2 boys, Dale and Michael
From Trenton NJ
Currently in Spring Hill, TN, for the past 22 years
Occupation: Retired from Page HS as an Inclusion teacher
Currently, Part-time baseball & softball Instructor at Nitro Sports Academy. I opened NSA back in 2009 for the community and recently sold the business after 17 years. I've encountered so many over that time, and the connection I’ve made with young players has been rewarding, especially when I see them entering college to continue what they loved to do.
I’m currently working on opening a Club in Brentwood, TN, and hope to get started in October.
Being on board was a request of mine to be part of a special girl that I trained for over a year and deeply miss every day. All of you have done an exceptional job on the foundation, and I thank you for letting me sit in and be a part of it.