Mr. Thomas Crean was born in Paulski County, Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. He spent a good portion of his childhood (approximately 6 years ) accompanying his military family to such exotic places as West Germany and England and he also attended European schools in a bilingual environment. At age 38, he began training in the Art of Taekwon-Do at the Offutt AFB Youth's Center in August 1992 under Mr. Gary W. Meek, V Degree, Nebraska State, Region 3 and National Armed Forces Director.

Mr. Crean is a strong believer in education and the benefits it promotes. Even though he is not a straight "A" student, he never the less gets high marks for his efforts to succeed in whatever he puts his mind to. As an example of this he possesses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, an AS Degree in Electronics/ Telecommunications (Technical Arts), an AA Degree in Humanities and Social Science, an AS Degree in Information Systems Management, an AA Degree in Management Studies, and finally AA Degree in Liberal Arts. He also possesses a General Radio/Telephone Operators License, a Private Pilot's License and is an Apprentice Locksmith. He is presently working toward a Masters Degree in Information Systems Management. A motto he commonly uses when discussing educational opportunities is " When man split the atom, nothing is impossible; if you have the will, you will find a way to succeed."

In December 1994, he tested and received his class "C" USTF Referee Certificate from Mr. Steadman, VI Degree and the USTF Assistant Chief of Staff. During this same period, he was the recipient of the Presidential Sports Award. In January 1995 at age 41, he tested for and received his 1st Degree Black Belt under Mr. Gary W. Meek, VI Degree Black Belt, Region III Director and National Armed Forces Director. Also during this same time period Mr. Crean attended and tested for his class "C" Instructor Certificate from Mr. Mike Winegar, VI Degree Black Belt and the USTF Director of Technique. Mr. Crean retired from the United States Air Force, after 20+ years of service to his country, at the beginning of May 1995 to pursue other interests and TaeKwon-Do is right up in front. During World Camp 1995, he was pleasantly surprised to receive from Master C. E. Sereff, VIII Degree Black Belt, President of the United States Taekwon-Do Federation and in attendance with TaeKwon-Do's Founder/Grand Master General Choi Hong Hi, IX Degree Black Belt, President of the International Taekwon-Do Federation, the appointment as the Nebraska State Director. The honor of having the certificate read and then presented in the presence of these two great men, was to say at the very least, one of the most memorable experiences of his life and one which he shall never forget. In June 1996, Mr. Crean received his International Instructors Certificate from Master C.E. Sereff, VIII Degree Black Belt, President of the USTF and Vice President of the ITF.

Mr. Crean has performed numerous demonstrations for local area functions. (i.e. Plattsmouth "Crazy Days" festival, Southroads Mall for the annual "Arrows to Aerospace" celebration, Plattsmouth for the "Kass Kounty King Korn Karniva," Offutt AFB "Operation Rope Yarn," and Plattsmouth's "Garfield Park Re-Dedication.) and has attended numerous training camps and seminars. He has participated in numerous tournaments since he began training in 1992 and has placed 1st, 2nd & 3rd in many Pattern, Sparring and Breaking Competitions. In April 1995, Mr. Crean assumed the responsibility as Chief Instructor of Mr. Meek's Taekwon-Do Center's - Plattsmouth Branch. His hope is to build up membership in the ITF/USTF, as well as promote General Choi Hong Hi's vision of Taekwon-Do.

Mr. Crean was promoted to II Dan on 16 Nov 96 by Mr. Gary Meek, VI Degree and Region III Director.

On 1 October 1997, Meek's TaeKwon-Do Center - Plattsmouth Branch was renamed and became TEESEE's TaeKwon-Do Center.

In March 1999,Mr. Crean received his International Instructors Certificate from GrandMaster and the Father of TaeKwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi, IX Degree Black Belt, and President of the ITF.

Mr. Crean tested for and passed his class "B" Referee Certificate in 1999. The test was administered by Mr. Paul Debacus, VI Degree Black Belt, the Vice President of the USTF.

Mr. Crean was promoted to III Dan on 20 Nov 99 by Mr. Gary Meek, VI Degree and Region III Director.

Ms. Marie E. Crean was born at the Navy Medical Facility in Oakland, California. She has traveled throughout Europe as a child of Military Parents and began training in the Art of TaeKwon-Do in August 1990 at the tender age of 7, under the direction of Mr. Gary Meek, VI Degree Black Belt and Region III Director for the United States TaeKwon-Do Federation. In 1995 she was submitted for and received the Presidential Sports Award for physical fitness.

During her training she has placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in many Pattern, Sparring and Breaking competitions throughout Missouri and Nebraska and finally attained her 1st Degree Black Belt on May 4, 1996 at the Offutt AFB Youth Center, in Bellevue, Nebraska under the watchful eye of Mr. Meek, VI Degree Black Belt and Region III Director.

In June of 1996 she attended and completed the premier International Instructors Course in Miami, Florida taught by Master C. E. Sereff, VIII Degree Black Belt and President of the United States TaeKwon-Do Federation and Vice President of the International TaeKwon-Do Federation and was awarded her Instructor Flashes from Mr. Gary Meek, on February 22, 1997 making her one of the youngest 1st Degree Black Belts to attain Instructor status in all of Region III. (Region III = North/South Dakota, Montana, Kansas and Nebraska)

Ms. Crean is currently the Assistant Instructor for TeeSee's TaeKwon-Do Center and is attending Bellevue West High School in Nebraska. She is presently an Honor Roll student at school, with the goal of become a computer program systems analyst when she graduates from college.

In March 1999,Ms. Crean received her International Instructors Certificate from GrandMaster and the Father of TaeKwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi, IX Degree Black Belt, and President of the ITF.

In 1997, Ms Crean was awarded the Gold Medal for Competiton Sparring in the Missouri Show-Me State Games and in 1997/1998/1999 was the Nebraska State Gold Medalist for Competion Sparring for the third year in a row ..

In 1999, Ms. Crean tested for and passed her class "C" Referee Certificate in the presence of Mr. Paul Debacus, VI Degree Black Belt, the Vice President of the USTF.

Ms. Crean was promoted to II Dan on 11 Sep 99 by Mr. Gary Meek, VI Degree and Region III Director.

Ms. Heather R. Mollitor was born in Tokyo, Japan. She has traveled throughout Europe as a young adult of Military Parents and began training in the Art of TaeKwon-Do on June 4, 1995, under the direction of Mr. Thomas Crean, II Degree Black Belt and Chief Instructor of TeeSee's TaeKwon-Do Center in Plattsmouth, Nebraska.

During her training she has placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in many Pattern and Sparring competitions throughout Missouri and Nebraska and finally attained her 1st Degree Black Belt on 11 Sep 1999 at the Offutt AFB Youth Center, in Bellevue, Nebraska under the watchful eye of Mr. Meek, VI Degree Black Belt and Region III Director.

In 1999, Ms. Mollitor tested for and passed her class "C" Referee Certificate in the presence of Mr. Paul Debacus, VI Degree Black Belt, the Vice President of the USTF.

Ms. Mollitor is currently an Assistant Instructor for TeeSee's TaeKwon-Do Center and is attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha, studying to be a Commercial Artist.