Meet Our Team

Melissa Hill
Co-founder and Chairman of the Board
Melissa, better known as Archer’s mom, is blessed to be at the heart of the Hill family and forever and always a boy mom. Her greatest joy is that God called her to be a wife to Matt and mom to the three Hill brothers, Connor, Hudson and Archer. In October of 2023, Archer was diagnosed with DIPG and fought a battle that no mother could ever imagine and through the pain of losing their sweet boy, the Hill family was galvanized into action and called to support other families fighting alongside their DIPG warriors. In the midst of Archer’s treatment, he prayed a prayer that has become the bedrock of the Archer Foundation and the Hill family as they learn to live life without the littlest Hill brother. “Lord, thank you for helping me do the hard things I can’t.” Melissa prays this every day as she works to connect and support families like her own so their focus can be on caring for their precious children.

Matt Hill
Board President
Matt, better known as Archer’s dad or Coach Matt is the proud dad of Connor, Hudson and Archer. His passion for coaching baseball has led him to positively impact hundreds of young athletes over the course of coaching all three of his boys. When Archer was diagnosed with DIPG, Matt was the rock and continual source of strength for his family, walking through that unimaginable journey with unshakable faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Experiencing the pain of pediatric brain cancer and losing a son to such a devastating disease inspired Matt to help others battling alongside their own children. He believes that there is always hope and his goal is that the Archer Foundation be a source of comfort and support to families in need in honor of Archer Matthew Hill's legacy.

Lori DaSilva
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer
Lori DaSilva, known to Archer as LoLo, is a proud mother to three children—Megan, Taylor, and Carson—alongside her husband, John. Lori’s journey into advocacy began when she connected with the Hill family through her son's baseball team, where Matt, Archer's father, served as the coach. This initial friendship blossomed into a deep bond with Melissa and their family, particularly after Archer's birth. When Archer was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), Lori felt an urgent need to support the Hill family during this challenging time. Recognizing a significant lack of resources and guidance for families facing such a devastating diagnosis, she took it upon herself to seek help and find ways to assist them in navigating the difficult path ahead. Lori’s tireless efforts were driven by her desire to combat the overwhelming hopelessness that often accompanies this diagnosis and her commitment to providing comfort and support to families in similar situations. “Archer Hill left a lasting footprint on my heart; his love for others and the Lord was truly inspirational,” she reflects. Motivated by Archer’s spirit and the love he shared with those around him, Lori is devoted to giving back to the community by helping other families struggling with DIPG. She continues to advocate for comprehensive support and information, hoping and praying for a future where a cure for this horrendous cancer is found—for the sake of children like Archer Hill, and in his loving memory.

Mark Singleton
Board Member
Mark Singleton’s career began after graduating from Southern Methodist University in 1981 with a degree in Accounting. As the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Rudolph Foods Company, Mark has accumulated diverse experience in sales, marketing and business development. Joining the company in 2003, Singleton has helped to grow the Rudolph Foods brands, including Southern Recipe, Southern Recipe Small Batch, Pepe’s and Lee’s pork rinds. Preceding his position at Rudolph Foods, Singleton served as the President of Cantrell International, adding 12 years to his total 25 years in the food industry. Most notably, Mark helped to pioneer National Pork Rind Appreciation Day by lobbying for the government to recognize the first Sunday in February as such. As a result of his work, RFC partners with the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund annually to advocate for retired National Football League (NFL) players in dire need as well as for National Pork Rind Appreciation Day. This day speaks to both consumers and football fans on Super Bowl Sunday, bringing America’s love for “pig skins” and pork rinds together for one day. Mark also serves on the board for the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund. Previously, Mark also served as the Chairman of the Snack Food Association, drawing on his experiences within the pork rind industry.