Andy Bestwick

Andy Bestwick Development Officer Andy has joined our team as the Development Officer. He has a demonstrated track record of successfully cultivating philanthropic relationships and securing substantial contributions. His previous experience includes leading a transformative effort at Hawaii Pacific Health resulting in a remarkable 200% annual increase in fundraising from major gift donors. Throughout his […]

Earl Plumlee

Army Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee Medal of Honor Recipient Medal of Honor Profile: Army Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, and grew up working on his family’s cattle ranch in their oil field instrument company. After graduating from high school in 2000, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He served a deployment […]

David Bellavia

David Bellavia MOH Recipient David Bellavia is the first and only living Iraq veteran to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, which is our country’s highest military honor. He was awarded this medal at the White House on June 25, 2019, surrounded by his family and every living member of his Task Force.Bellavia was awarded […]

James H Flatley III

James H. Flatley III Board Member Linkedin Profile: Linkedin-in Rear Admiral James H. Flatley III (Retired) enjoyed a very successful career in Naval Aviation, commanding at every level in the operational arena. He was a Navy Test pilot, flew 347 combat missions in Vietnam, commanded the aircraft carrier SARATOGA and Carrier Striking Group 8. Twenty-one […]

Barney Barnum

Barney Barnum MOH Recipient Harvey “Barney” Barnum is a retired Marine Corps officer, who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. After retiring from the Marine Corps. he was named Principal Director, Drug Enforcement Policy, office of the Secretary of Defense and then Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for […]

Harry Zimmerman

Harry Zimmerman Board Member With a partner, Zimmerman helped develop and build the real estate business, primarily by acquiring apartment buildings and triple-net properties around the country. In addition, Zimmerman together with his business partner developed and owned a separate property management company, which was created exclusively to manage and maintain their private portfolio of […]

Sarah Cherne

Sarah Cherne Board Member LinkedIn Profile: Linkedin-in Sarah Cherne has an extensive background in business development and entrepreneurial, visionary leadership. She is the founder and CEO of Cold Mountain Solutions; a consulting company focusing on helping transform organizations with a desire to grow or overcome challenges. Recently retired from her last role as Chief Executive Officer Junior […]

Tess Oxenstierna

Tess Oxenstierna Board Member Linkedin Profile: Linkedin-in Oxenstierna is a Managing Director and Head of Capstone’s Aerospace, Defense, Government, and Security (ADGS) Group with over 25 years of experience across the ADGS industry, government policy arena, and financial services sector. She holds deep domain knowledge and has closed transactions in high-growth markets of Command, Control, Communications, […]

Harvey Schiller

Harvey Schiller Chairman of the Board Linkedin Profile: Linkedin-in Harvey Schiller is a retired Air Force brigadier general, who later helped to transform sports media as president of Turner Sports and chairman and CEO of YankeeNets. Schiller grew up in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, and then attended The Citadel in Charleston where […]

Michael Anderson

Michael E. Anderson Board Member Michael Anderson is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Cunningham Broadcasting Corporation where he oversees the operations of numerous television stations. Michael came to Cunningham in 2009 with over 25 years of experience in investment banking, mostly in the media and communications industry. Prior to joining Cunningham, Michael held […]