About VMW Board of Directors
VMW Board of Directors

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Joe has been involved with the medical/anesthesia business for thirty years. After returning from Desert Storm, he started his own anesthesia company, Summit Anesthesiology Inc. covering the state of Florida.  Joe’s military career started in 1968 as an Army medic, which sparked his interest in medicine and anesthesia. He spent six years as an enlisted solider both active and reserves. In 1984, Joe accepted a commission with the 900th MASH, served in Desert Storm, was called up for OIF and retired in 2004. He served a total of 28 years enlisted and officer. Joe joined VMW in 2006 as a board member. He became the Vice President in 2007 and the President in 2009.




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Executive Director and COO - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Donald entered active duty in the U.S. Army in 1989 and was awarded the MOS of 31K, Combat Signaler.  In August of 1990 he deployed with the 82nd Airborne Division to Saudi Arabia for Operations Desert Shield / Desert Storm. He was wounded in combat in March of 1991 and subsequently medically retired from the military in June of 1992. Donald went on to graduate Magna cum Laude from East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. He possesses a diverse occupational background, to include positions held at the federal, state and local levels of government, not-for-profit leadership and extensive volunteer experience. He brings over 16 years of active service and leadership within multiple VSO's to VMW.



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Treasurer and CFO - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Rick Rogers joined the Army as an Infantryman officer in 1968, serving as a Pathfinder and a Rifle Platoon Leader in Vietnam. He reverted to the reserves in 1976 and eventually attended Concordia Seminary. He re-entered active duty as a Chaplain in 1984, serving in Germany, Panama, the Balkans and Afghanistan.  He is a graduate of the Army War College and retired in 2005.  He works as a consultant and trainer and serves a small church in Greenville, NC.  Serving on the Board of Directors since 2008, he also serves as the National Chaplain.




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Kathy enlisted in the Army Reserve in 1986. Following completion of Officer Candidate School she was commissioned in 1997 and served as a Military Police platoon leader. In 2000, she transferred to the Wisconsin Army National Guard where she is currently a Logistics Officer. On active duty from 2004 to 2009, Kathy was involved in the development of the Army’s Community Based Warrior Transition program, which serves injured and ill reserve component Soldiers, first as a Company Commander and then as an Operations Officer. She received a BS in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1994.

 


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Secretary - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Kevin served 23 years in the United States Navy.  Enlisting in 1986 after receiving a BS in Computer Information Systems from DeVry, he worked as an Aviation Electronics Technician on the F-14 Tomcat for 4 1/2 years.  Receiving his commission in 1991, he then completed Naval Flight Officer Training in 1992 and flew as a Radar Intercept Officer in the F-14A/B and D Tomcat including combat missions over Bosnia and Iraq.  After learning French at the Defense Language Institute, Kevin completed an education at the Belgian Royal Defense College.  He finished his last two years of service continuing his support of boots on the ground at the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization.



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Director of Communications - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Brandon served as an Air Force Combat Medic from 1994-1997. He received an AF ROTC scholarship and finished his undergraduate degree at the University of Idaho. After commissioning as a 2LT, Brandon became a Space and Missiles Operations Officer for the 21st Space Wing providing missile warning and space surveillance for North America under NORAD. He deployed with the Combined Air and Space Operations Center in Southwest Asia in 2006 in support of OEF, OIF, and CJTF-HOA providing missile warning for the CENTCOM AOR and Joint Search and Rescue Center support helping recover 10 “precious cargos” during his tour.



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Mike received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1978, and was commissioned into the Air Force. During his career, Mike served as a labor and delivery nurse, infection control officer, education officer, assistant chief nurse and staff nurse anesthetist. He received a Master of Science degree in 1998. He also completed Air Command and Staff College and Air War College. He has served in Germany, and throughout the continental United States. During his career, Mike served in the active duty force, the Air National Guard, and the Air Force Reserve. Mike retired in 2007 after 29 years of service.

 

 


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Robert W. Saunderson IV, an OEF / OIF Veteran of the United States Marine Corps has approximately 8 years of service to Veterans and their families through Not-For-Profit Charities and Veteran Service Organizations. Robert has attended classes at Empire State College, State University of New York at Oswego and the University of Buffalo. Unfortunately, Robert’s military wounds got the better of him preventing him from continuing his studies and eventually forcing his “medical retirement” from work as well. He looks forward to helping others overcome the challenges of military service and finding value through camaraderie and mutual support.