Founder of D.A.T.S.M.O.M. pleads guilty to wire fraud and money laundering

The CEO and Founder of a Montgomery non-profit that helps children on the autism spectrum pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering related to COVID-19 Era Relief Funds.

Jonathan Ross, the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, says 39-year-old Tametria Conner Dantzler, of Montgomery, pleaded guilty to charges related to loans received through the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.

Dantzler is the head of D.A.T.S.M.O.M., which stands for Disability as an Ability toward Success: Moms on the Move. The non-profit organization provides resources and programs for families with children on the autism spectrum.

According to her plea agreement and other court records, in June of 2020, Dantzler made false statements on EIDL applications. Dantzler claimed she created companies, including Conner Consulting LLC, and represented that the companies met the program requirements for EIDL loans. In all, Dantzler obtained approximately $927,338.47 in grants and forgivable loans to which she was not entitled.

Ross said Dantzler also accepted fees or traded fake “payroll checks” in exchange for assisting others to obtain an additional $1,049,864 in grants and forgivable loans to which they were not entitled. Also in her plea agreement, Dantzler admitted she used some of the proceeds for unauthorized purposes, such as buying a house and paying off a vehicle for her husband.

Following her guilty plea, Dantzler faces a potential sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison, plus an order of restitution to her victims.

A sentencing hearing will be scheduled for Dantzler in the coming months.

Action 8 News attempted to reach out to Dantzler for comment, but her phone has been disconnected.