EXECUTIVE BOARD/OFFICERS/VOLUNTEERS/ADVISORS
New York
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Mrs. Jeannine M. Mannarino, Chief Executive Officer and Visionaire
Master Sergeant (retired) Jeannine M. Mannarino is a twenty-four year veteran of the New York Army National Guard. MSG Mannarino served the National Guard in many roles as an office manager for the State Education Office, a member of the elite Mobile Recruiting Force and Chief Public Affairs Non-Commissioned Officer for the Joint Force Headquarters, Latham, NY. Since her retirement from the New York Army National Guard in 2004, Jeannine worked as a civilian Federal Technician for the Army National Guard as an Alternate Agency Program coordinator for the Government Purchase Card program since 2014. Jeannine served as a Contract Specialist and managed the New York Army National Guard Government Purchase Card program for over 5 years and served two years on a contract for the Department of Defense, Comptrollers Review Team, as a Resource Management Reviewer for the PeopleTec, contracted by the National Guard Bureau, Arlington. VA. March 2003, MSG Jeannine Mannnarino, established a small grass roots effort to address difficulties of the transition and reintegration for the members of the National Guard, Reserves and Active Duty members. The grass roots effort was incubated and developed by civilians and several members of the Enlisted Association of the New York National Guard (EANYNG) and members of the Military Association of the New York. Patriot Hills of New York, mission was nationally endorsed August 12, 2009, by 245 members of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS). Patriot Hills of New York mission is to take care of our Veterans. Patriot Hills of New York is a portal of services and resources for our Veterans and their families. Providing morale, welfare and recreational services for our military members and their families. Our vision is to establish a customized community-based resource and retreat center for our Veterans and their Families. Jeannine serves on Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s, Military Academy Selection Committee. Jeannine served for 5 years as the Resolutions Committee Chair and Co-Chair for www.EANGUS.org Jeannine currently, serves as the Area 1 Chair for the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS). Jeannine has an Army and Air Guard Director that assist Jeannine in managing eight States, MA, NY, NH, ME, CT, NJ, VT, RI. Jeannine earned a Bachelors Degree in Organizational Management from Nyack College and Associates in Science from Regents College. MSG Mannarino’s military education includes: Photo -Journalism, Defense Information School, Ft. Benjamin Harrison and Recruiting School, Fort Benjamin Harrison. MSG Mannarino attended Advanced and Basic Non-Commissioned Officers School, Empire State Military Academy. |
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Major General (Ret) Ferg Foley, President General Foley enlisted in the 18th Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, NC, before being commissioned in 1980. He had numerous leadership assignments including Platoon, Company, Battalion, and Brigade Command. He served as Joint Task Force Deputy Commander for Operation Trade Center following the attacks on the World Trade Center. Other assignments included serving in Joint Task Force leadership roles for the 2003 New York City “Blackout” and the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City.
General Foley earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Marist College. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from the United State Army War College as well as an honorary PhD in Humane Letters from the State University of New York (Canton) General Foley served as Chairman for the Dutchess County Veterans Affairs Committee, Chairman of the Military Association of New York, Vice Chairman for the Hudson Valley Regional Community Health Center. General Foley’s last civilian employment was Manhattan Field Office Manager for the United States General Services Administration overseeing federal facilities and courthouses. |
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Dr. Mark Michels Dr. Mark Michels served in the US Army for over thirty years, retiring from active duty in October 2019 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He enlisted in the infantry in 1988 as a private and accepted a full Green to Gold Scholarship to the ROTC program of Syracuse University. Through his varied career he achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7) and in May 2001 was commissioned a Second Lieutenant as an Air Defense Artilleryman, later transitioning to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Officer (FA-52) functional area. He has deployed to the Middle East and Africa in various campaigns and missions.
Dr. Michels has earned an associate’s degree from Mohawk Valley Community College, a bachelor’s from SUNY Poly Technical Institute, a master’s from American Military University, a graduate certificate from Post University, and a doctorate from Northcentral University. Dr. Michels is married to Gabrielle, with whom he has four children, Tanner, Mason, Hunter, and Haley. He currently resides in Boblingen, Germany and is the Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities Advisor to the U.S. European Command, Stuttgart, Germany. |
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Jodi Lynn Walsh, Acting Executive Secretary
Serving as Patriot Hills New York as our Executive Secretary appointee and working towards bringing about change for our United States Military and their families. I work part-time for Sal’s Meat Market. During Covid, I was assigned to work the 24-hour hotline for individuals in need. Reassigned from NY State Tax and Finance from the Finance Department Trainer for Tax Assistance to NY Residents. Prior to moving to NY, I worked for Hillcrest Educational Center On the sex offender campus as a Youth Development Counselor. I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant since I was 19 years old. I have always had clients that I take care of their homes. I am a qualified Licensed Personnel Care Technician since 2019, serving as a Wellness Advocate. |
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Mr. Dave Benamati, Co-Founder, Board Member
David Benamati served in the United States Army for 25 years. During that time, he was deployed to multiple areas of the world, including Germany, Central America, Iceland, and Iraq. Among his many awards is the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, the Combat Action Badge, Senior Aircraft Crewman Badge, and the Meritorious Service Medal. David is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Association of the United States Army, Disable American Veterans, and The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States, and is an active member of Post 476 of the American Legion. Currently, Dave is a Department of the Army civilian working as a Human Resources Administrator for the ROTC Program at Siena College. Dave has been married to his lovely wife Alice for 42 years. Together they enjoy traveling, playing golf, and restoring their 1897 Victorian home in Cohoes. They have six children and 8 grandchildren. |
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Michael Mannarino Board and Special Advisor for future Facility Development
New York State, Office of General Services, Utilities Management, Albany, New York (Retired) Assistant Director – Currently working Part-Time for Director Utilities Management Under direction of the Director Utilities Management, the Assistant Director directs and manages operations of the Bureau of Campus Utilities, the Bureau of Empire State Plaza Utilities and the Sheridan Steam Generating Facility which comprise approximately 170 employees. Responsible for the HVAC and related systems for approximately 14 million square feet of State Property in the Albany Area. In the absence of the Director, the Assistant Director Utilities Management shares complete responsibility for the operation of the division with the second Assistant Director Utilities Management.
New York State, Office of General Services, Utilities Management, Albany, New York Plant Superintendent A Aided the Assistant Director with the management of the Physical Plants at Empire State Plaza, State Office Building Campus and Sheridan Ave Steam Plant. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Physical Plants including the DDC Controls for all Albany Area Buildings. Responsible for managing the budgets and Capital Cash Plan for the Physical Plants. Managed Capital and Energy Projects in all Physical Plants and related DDC Control Systems. Oversight of the off-hours operations for all three Albany Area Bureaus (ESP, SOBC & SASP). Rotterdam Fire Department - Commissioner Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States Area 1 - Hospitality Chair |
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Mr. Don Leinfelder, Executive Director Patriot Hills
SFC (r) Donald Leinfelder.New York Army National Guard Readiness NCO / Section Chief, E company 3-142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion. SFC (r) Donald Leinfelder was born in Deland, Florida. He enlisted into the Army New York Army National Guard in January 1999. He attended Basic Combat Training (BCT) and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Benning, Georgia as a (OSUT) Infantrymen. Upon completion of training, he was awarded the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 11B/11H, Infantrymen and Antitank Crewmen specializing in the TOW missile. Throughout his career, he also awarded 92F, Petroleum Supply Specialist and 12B Combat Engineer. And retired September 2020. ASSIGNMENTS: SFC (r) Donald Leinfelder’s assignments and duty positions include Detachment NCOIC E Company 3-142 AHB, Operations NCO OPS Company 42nd Infantry Division; Recruiting NCO B company recruiting & Retention. Infantrymen A Company 1-69th Infantry New York, NY. And S company 1/105th Infantry (M). EDUCATION: SFC (r) Donald Leinfelder graduated from Columbia-Greene College, He has received a bachelor’s degree in Science From SUNY of Excelsior. His military education includes United States Army SLC, ALC, WLC, Battle Staff Course (2S). Mobilization Validation Course, Petroleum Supply Specialist, Unit Admin, Training, Supply, Readiness NCO Courses. Sling Load Certification Course, Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials. AWARDS: Purple Heart/Army Commendation (2) / Army Achievement Award / Army Good Conduct Medal (3) / Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (2) / National Defense Service Medal / Iraqi Campaign medal w/campaign star / Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3rd) / Army Service Ribbon/ Overseas Service Ribbon / Global War on Terrorism Service Medal / Combat Infantry Badge / NY State Conspicuous Service Cross / NYS Counter-Drug Ribbon Senior Vice Commander of MOPH Chapter #446. Chapter Sr. Vice Commander is to assist the Commander, provide a membership drive for the Chapter, and attend events that might lead to new members. Assist in National, Department, and Chapter events and programs. Perform other duties that the Commander might assign. Call members of the Chapter to encourage participation in meetings and oversees an annual luncheon. The Sr. Vice is the overseer of members and their needs. If the Commander is absent he/she will preside as Commander at the meeting. The Sr. Vice is to keep the Commander informed on the membership and Chapter business. The Sr. Vice-Commander may be assigned other duties by the Commander. Executive Officer of Patriot Hills of New York {Not for Profit Corporation) Executive Director. The Board of Directors shall employ an Executive Director who shall have general supervision over all phases of the operation of the Corporation. He/She shall be responsible to the Board for the careful and efficient administration of the Corporation. The Executive Director shall be an ex-officio member of the Board and shall serve as such member for as long as he/she shall serve as Executive Director. The Executive Director shall have the right to attend all meetings of the Board without a vote, but with all of the other rights and privileges usually appertaining to members of the Board. The Executive Director shall be given notice of all meetings of the Board as provided in these By-Laws. Upon leaving the position of Executive Director, a former Executive Director may be elected to serve as a Voting Director of the Board providing there is an existing vacancy among the Voting Directors. |
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(Mental Health Advisor)
Andrew Stuart Berry, Ph.D., Psy.D., ABPP Office: 3010 Troy-Schenectady Rd #3 Niskayuna, NY 12309-1600 Office: 518-357-8213 Cell: 518-393-9636 Fax: 518-579-6941 E-mail: [email protected] LICENSES AND BOARD CERTIFICATIONS 9-2008 through present - New York Psychology License #017785 5-2009 through present - Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology, Diploma # 6586 8-2013 through present – Board Certified in Counseling Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology, Diploma # 7403 EDUCATION: CERTIFICATE IN PSYCHOANALYSIS (2012) The William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis and Psychology, New York, NY DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY (2007) Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Springfield, MO Major: Clinical Psychology Dissertation: “A Factor Analysis of Self-Esteem and Ego-Strength Using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and the Psychosocial Inventory of Ego-Strengths.” DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (1998) The Union Institute, Cincinnati, OH Major: Psychology Dissertation: "The Re-Examined Role of Self-Esteem in Psychotherapy: Clinical Applications" MASTER OF ARTS (2005) Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Springfield, MO Major: Psychology Master’s Thesis: "Differences Between Healthy Self-Esteem and Narcissism Employing Indices from the Rorschach Inkblot Test and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2." MASTER OF LIBERAL ARTS (1992) Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Major: Psychology Master's Thesis: "The Re-Examined Role of Self-Esteem in Psychoanalysis" BACHELOR OF ARTS (1989) State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY Major: Psychology ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE (1987) Schenectady County Community College Schenectady, NY Major: Psychology PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 11-2019 through 11-2021. Past Board member of the World Federation for Mental Health. I was the Regional Vice President of North America. 6-2012 through present. Psychological Services, PC, Saratoga Springs, NY. Employed full time as a therapist for adults, GLBT, veterans, and adolescent males with PTSD, depression, anxiety and related issues. 5-2011 through 4-2012. Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, New York, NY. Employed part time as a psychotherapist for adults with dual diagnoses. 7-2010 through 4-2011. Meridian Psychological Services. Employed part time to do short term psychotherapy for motor vehicle accident victims. 9-2009 through 9-2010. CHE Psychological Services, Brooklyn NY. Employed part time as a staff psychologist, working with adult home residents with chronic/severe mental illness. 8-2006 through 9-2009. Fifth Ave Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy, New York, NY. Employed part time as a staff psychologist. Community mental health center patient population. Therapy done with adults and adolescents. 11-2001 through 9-2003. Prison Health Services. El Dorado, KS. Employed full time as a psychologist and diagnostician. Interviews done with inmates and psychological tests interpreted in conjunction with reviewing inmates’ records to determine most appropriate rehabilitation strategies. 1-2002 through 8-2003. Butler County Community College, Andover, KS. Employed part time as an adjunct instructor. General, Abnormal, Personality and Social Psychology courses taught in the evening. 9-1995 through 6-2001. . Fulton-Montgomery County Community College, Johnstown, NY. Employed part time as an adjunct instructor. General, Abnormal, Personality and Social Psychology courses taught in the evening. 1-1994 through 6-2001. Schenectady County Community College, Schenectady NY. Employed part time as an adjunct instructor. General, Abnormal, Personality and Social Psychology courses taught in the evening. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES RELATED TO PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2003-present. Life Associate Member of the Marine Corps League, Springfield, MO and Wichita, KS. Past offices held: Assistant Chaplain and Chaplain. Served on Detachment (local) and Department (state) levels. Lay prayers offered at Detachment meetings and helping members and their families connect with nearby community mental health centers. Established a monthly Visitation Team to the nearby VA home to remain connected with retired veterans. 2006-present. Associate Life Member of the Marine Scout Sniper Association. Psychological consultant specializing in PTSD and related mental health issues. Assisting members with finding local community mental health resources, and offering general information on PTSD symptoms. COMMITTEES American Psychoanalytic Association, Service members and Veterans Initiative Committee, Appointed June 19th, 2015. CONFERENCES Served as a panelist on “Cornerstone: National Defense Alerts, Alarms & Laughs (Veterans' thoughts on their military or naval service; incidents, personalities, lighter moments, and/or issues of national defense.” at the Renaissance Weekend at Belmond Charleston Place, December 31st, 2019, Charleston, SC, Ali Gelles, Executive Director. Served as a panelist on “Mental Health Matters (In our mental health experiences, what bright-and blinnd—spots have we encountered in counseling, medications & psychotherapy? Consider: “Even my anxieties and anxieties.” Peanuts Charlie Brown; “That person whose mind is quiet through consistency and self-control, who find contentment in himself, neither breaks down in adversity nor crumbles in fright, more words with need more dissolves in the wild and futile excitement", that person is happy."-Cicero. at the Renaissance Weekend at Belmond Charleston Place, December 31st, 2019, Charleston, SC, Ali Gelles, Executive Director. Served as a panelist for “In Harm's Way – National Defense Round-table (Military veterans note current issues; E.g., “Wars Without End,” “Prospects of Cyberwar,” “Combat Readiness,” “Russian Muscle-flexing,” “The South China Sea,” “Asymmetrical Warfare,” “ Deploying Reserves,” “Nation-building” and “New Platforms & Technologies”) at the Renaissance Weekend at Belmond Charleston Place, December 29, 2018, Charleston, SC, Ali Gelles, Executive Director. Served as a panelist for “What Have We Really Done? (In our mental health experiences, what bright-- and blind – spots have we encountered in counseling, medications & psychotherapy?) at the Renaissance Weekend at Belmond Charleston Place, December 29, 2018, Charleston, SC, Ali Gelles, Executive Director. Served as a group facilitator for the “PTSD, Women in Combat, and Sexual Trauma” at the AMVETS 1st National Symposium for the Needs of Young Veterans, October 17-22, 2006, Chicago, IL. PUBLICATIONS “The Interpersonal Approach to Working with Veterans,” Division Review, Volume 18, Fall, 2018. PRESENTATIONS “The Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Approach to Working With Veterans” with discussant Capt. Nate Emery, USMC (Ret’d) given December 31st, 2019 at the Renaissance Weekend at Belmond Charleston Place, Charleston, SC, Ali Gelles, Executive Director. “The Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Approach to Working With Veterans” with discussant Capt. Nate Emery, USMC (Ret’d) given November 9th, 2019 at New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, New York, NY., Ian Buckingham, MD., Chair “The Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Approach to Working With Veterans” with discussant Capt. Nate Emery, USMC (Ret’d) given December 30, 2018 at the Renaissance Weekend at Belmond Charleston Place, Charleston, SC, Ali Gelles, Executive Director. “The Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Approach to Working With Veterans” with discussant Capt. Nate Emery, USMC (Ret’d) and Ssgt. Cheraba Just, USMC (ret'd) given November 9th, 2018 at the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center, Judy Levitz, Ph.D., & Lee Crespi, LCSW, Founding Directors. “The Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Approach to Working With Veterans” with discussant Capt. Nate Emery, USMC (Ret’d) given January 24th, 2018 at the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis, James Anderson, Ph.D., Chair. “The Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Approach to Working With Veterans” with discussant Capt. Nate Emery, USMC (Ret’d) given December 4th, 2017 at Boston Psychoanalytic Society & Institute, Holly Housman, LICSW & Christopher Morse, Ph.D., Co-Directors, Explorations in Mind. “The Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Approach to Working With Veterans” with discussant Capt. Nate Emery, USMC (Ret’d) given November 11th, 2017 at New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, New York, NY., Frances Baudry, MD., Chair “The Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Approach to Working With Veterans” with discussant Capt. Nate Emery, USMC (Ret’d) given October 14th 2017 at Los Angeles Institute and Society of Psychoanalytic Studies, Beth Berlese, Ph.D., Extension Chair “The Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Approach to Working With Veterans” with discussant Capt. Nate Emery, USMC (Ret’d) given February 14th, 2017 at the William Alanson White Institute, New York, NY. Emily Kuriloff, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Education. “The Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Approach to Working With Veterans” with discussant Capt. Nate Emery, USMC (Ret’d) given on November 11th, 2016 as a webinar for the American Psychoanalytic Association. Dean Stein, Ph.D., Executive Director. “The Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Approach to Working With Veterans” with discussant Capt. Nate Emery, USMC (Ret’d) given October 21st, 2016 at the 2nd Annual Listening to Trauma Conference, George Washington University. Other panelists were Stephen Long, Ph.D & Joseph E. Wise, MD “The Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Approach to Working With Veterans” with discussant Capt. Nate Emery, USMC (Ret’d) given October 15th 2016 at Los Angeles Institute and Society of Psychoanalytic Studies, Beth Berlese, Ph.D., Extension Chair “The Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Approach to Working With Veterans” with discussant Capt. Nate Emery, USMC (Ret’d) given September 28th, 2016 at New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, New York, NY. “The Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Approach to Working With Veterans” with discussant Capt. Nate Emery, USMC (Ret’d) given January 13th. 2016 at the American Psychoanalytic Association yearly conference. New York, NY. Individual case presentation given at the International Psychoanalytic Association Association, July 25th, 2015. Nancy Einbinder, Chairperson. Boston, MA. Public case presentations given at the William Alanson White Institute in October 2010, and October, 2012 as part of Division I Analytic Training. New York, NY. HONORS: Forest Institute of Professional Psychology - Dean’s List Clara Gott Memorial Scholarship (1987) Who's Who Among America's Teachers, Fifth Edition, October, 1998 Who’s Who in America. Sixty-Ninth Edition. October, 2014 Who’s Who in The World, Thirty-First Edition, October, 2014 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, 2018 -present. Guest Member of the British Psychoanalytic Society, December, 2015-present. Member of the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, December, 2015-present. Member of the New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute, September 2015-present. Member of the International Psychoanalytical Society-March 2014-present. Member of American Psychoanalytic Association – July 2012-present. Distinguished Practitioner and Fellow in the National Academies of Practice, 2012-present. Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology, 2009-present. Fellow of the American Academy of Counseling Psychology, 2013-present. Harry Stack Sullivan Society (Student Organization) of the William Alanson White Institute, 2008-2012. Held the office of Treasurer 2008-2009. Psi Chi - National Honors Society in Psychology, 2006-present. Member the American Psychological Association (APA) 1998-present. Harvard University Extension School Alumni Association, 1992-present. Member of APA Division 12 Clinical Psychology (2009-present) Division 12 (Section II) Society of Clinical Geropsychology (2013-present), Division 17 Counseling Psychology (2012-present,) Division 39, Psychoanalysis (2008-present), Division 42, Independent Practice (2012-present) and Division 20 Adult Aging and Development (2013-present). |
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Mr. Michael Burdick, Vice President
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Ms. Christine Benedict, Board Member, Site Realtor
Christine was born and raised in Colonie, New York where she continues to live today. She attended Vincentian Institute High School in Albany and earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Political Science at the College of Saint Rose. She also earned her master’s degree in Public Administration from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Christine has over twenty years of experience working as a civilian for the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs in Latham, New York (New York Army and Air National Guard). From 1995 until 2000, she served as the Director of Government Affairs. Her responsibilities included the administrative interaction with the New York State Legislature (60 Senators and 161 Assembly members), New York’s Congressional delegation (31 Congressional Representatives, 2 Senators at that time) and the Executive Branches of New York State Government. She reported directly to The Adjutant General and was a member of the Joint Staff. She coordinated all activities related to the development and passage of the National Guard’s State and Federal legislative initiatives and served as the primary point of contact with State and Federal legislative members and staffs. She interfaced with the State’s representatives in the Nation’s Capital for the purposes of exchanging information and soliciting support for funding for the National Guard’s program initiatives and military construction. Some of her accomplishments included securing New York’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Unit at Stratton Air Base for FEMA Region 4, prevailing over New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Securing the unit in our home State was extremely competitive since only one unit was allocated per FEMA Region. One year after President Bush announced the formation of these ten (10) units, New York was selected as the host State for FEMA Region 4. Under the direction of Christine, the New York State Tuition Assistance Program Bill for New York Army and Air National Guardsmen was passed by the New York State Legislature. This bill allowed New York National Guardsman to attend State Colleges or Universities tuition free. In addition, she was involved with BRAC (Base Realignment Committee), Fort Drum Family Support Group and other committees and groups that involved the NYARNG. Christine is a proven leader in her community. She understands how government works; she understands the day-to-day issues soldiers and their families face. Christine has participated in many not-for-profit organizations as a board member, too many to mention. She currently serves as a board member to the “Patriot Hills of New York.” Their mission is to take care of our Veterans who have sacrificed so much to defend our freedom and to establish a place for soldiers, with PTSD, and their families to rehabilitate and reintegrate into their communities. |
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Mrs. Mary Ann Sonnenfroh - Volunteer and doTerra Representative
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Mrs. Gail Connell - Volunteer and Advisor
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Mrs. Melovee Porter
Melovee is a Registered Dietitian (RD) with a desire to motivate adults and children in acute or outpatient settings to treat weight loss, address eating disorders, and improve self-reliance skills. My leadership experience will assist in improving and inspiring clients and the community with healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention. Tele-Health Vet (Compassionate Care Contact Program) Tele-Health VetAlbany VA Stratton ·Albany VA Stratton · Part-time Jul 2017 - Present, Albany, NY Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab Association (St. Peter's Health Partners) HomeCare RD (6 counties) 433 River Street Suite 3000 Troy, NY Feb 2023- Present Melovee graduated from Russell Sage College Master of Science - MS in 2022' Sage Colleges Dietetic Internship, Nutrition Sciences 2020-2021 Melovee is licensed and Certified - Registered Dietician (RD) Certificate of Training in Pediatrics & Adult Obesity - Issued Dec 2022 Credential ID Commission of Dietetics Registration Chicago, IL Melovee is a Registered Dietician (RD) Commission on Dietetics Registration-Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Issued Sep 2022 · Expires May 2028 Credential ID 86119678 NYS Certified Dietician Nutritionist (CDN) In-process FY Oct 22 |
Awaiting Charity Registration Florida
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Ms. Jamilee Marino, President, Co-Founder, Jami is currently working on setting up our Charity in Florida (Big Pine Key Florida)
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Mr. William Hahner, Operations Manager and Assistant to the President PHFL
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Pennsylvania
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John P. Kovac III - President, Johnstown General's All Veteran's Hockey Team
John Kovac is a 1996 graduate of Greater Johnstown High School. On July 11, 1996, John started Boot Camp for the US Navy at Great Lakes Illinois and graduated in September of 1996. Following boot camp graduation, I attended Basic Submarine Training and SONAR A School in Groton Ct. In May of 1997 he was then assigned to the USS Oklahoma City SSN 723 that was stationed in Norfolk VA where I earned submarine warfare designation. In May of 1999 I suffered a life-threatening injury that led to a medical discharge on July 12, 2002, at which time I started working for AMSEC a government contractor that performed various upgrades to US Naval War Ships. In September of 2004 I was then hired to build Nuclear Submarines by Electric Boat where I worked until 2006 when I decided as an only child it was time to move back home and be closer to my parents. In spring of 2006 he moved back to Johnstown and was hired by DRS Technologies. After 1 year there I applied for my first oilfield job with Superior Well Service and was hired as a field electronics technician. After two years of employment, I was hired by Halliburton where I remained until 2017. In 2017 I was by TE3CO where I held the positions of Northeast Service Manager, Operations Manager, and Technology Integration Manager. In 2022 I was hired as the Electronics Maintenance Manager at Westinghouse Specialty Metals Plant in Blairsville PA.
Legion and veteran affairs background. As a legionnaire at the post level, I have held the offices of Trustee, Financial Officer, 2nd Vice Commander, 1st Vice commander and starting my 9th year as Post Commander. At the District level I held the positions of Deputy Commander, 2nd Vice Commander, Fundraising Chairman, and District Commander. At the Department level I served as the Western Section Adjutant. In 2018 I joined the I joined the ranks of Patriot Hills of NY Ligonier Chapter as President. In 2019 I introduced the Johnstown Generals all veteran’s hockey team that promotes healing through hockey and into Patriot Hills. The Johnstown Generals started as group of 12 veterans and active military personnel and in 3 short years has grown to over 50 members and has donated over $20,000.00 to local charities and youth programs. Personal On August 24th, 2008, I married my soul mate, Gwen Kovac. In October of 2019 I received my most prestigious title of dad when Gwen and I welcomed our first son John Paul in our lives. In 2020 John and Gwen welcomed their nephew and now adopted son Maddox into our family. In March of 2022 we were blessed with the birth of our third son Antonio. |
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Bethanie Bernabo
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Gwen Kovac
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Collaboration and Partnership
Excelsior College
Diane Sonnenfroh doTerra
Diane and Howard Vics - Thermography
National Veteran's Business Development Council - Military Veterans Organization TaskForce
Diane Sonnenfroh doTerra
Diane and Howard Vics - Thermography
National Veteran's Business Development Council - Military Veterans Organization TaskForce
College Intern
Mrs. Christina Ilowiecki, SUNY Cobleskill, Bachelors of Science, Psychology Intern Program
Michael Burdick, Bachelors SUNY Delhi
Jodi Ankabrandt, Masters, Southern New Hampshire University
Michael Burdick, Bachelors SUNY Delhi
Jodi Ankabrandt, Masters, Southern New Hampshire University
First Eagle Scout - 2008 and 2009
Mr. Matthew Murray
Special Advisors and Council
Major General (ret) Ed Klein, New York Army National Guard
Brigadier General (ret) Ferg Foley, New York National Guard
SGM (Ret) PJ Higgitt, Rensselaer County Sheriff
LTC (Ret) Kathy Poynton, NBDVC MVO Task Force
General George Leibner, Former General New York Guard
Mrs. Kathy Van Derloo, CEO ADG Communications
Mayor (former) Joanne Yepson, Saratoga Springs, NY
Mr. Peter Peduzzi, Peduzzi Associates Ltd
Ms. Joan Bender, Retired Geriatric Nurse
Facility Advisors
Mr. Michael Mannarino
Mr. James Scott
Mr. John Humphrey
Mr. Billy Hahner
Mr. Greg Louks, IronSword Enterprises
Mr. Cliff McAuliffe, San Francisco, California
Mr. James Scott
Mr. John Humphrey
Mr. Billy Hahner
Mr. Greg Louks, IronSword Enterprises
Mr. Cliff McAuliffe, San Francisco, California
Military Advisors
Mr. PJ Higgitt
Ms. Elizabeth Condon (Alumni Board Member)
Ms. Paula Gabris (Alumni 1st Ambassador - Rest In Peace)
Mr. Robert Chen, New York National Guard
Mr. Claude Imagna, New York - Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States
Mr. Dean Miller, Phoenix - Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States
Ms. Elizabeth Condon (Alumni Board Member)
Ms. Paula Gabris (Alumni 1st Ambassador - Rest In Peace)
Mr. Robert Chen, New York National Guard
Mr. Claude Imagna, New York - Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States
Mr. Dean Miller, Phoenix - Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States
Ambassadors and Alumni
Mr. Alvin Philips Alumni
Mr. Gerald Barr (Rest In Peace)
Ms. Carmen Kerber Alumni
Leah R. Leonard (Rest In Peace)
Paula Gabris (Rest In Peace)
Mr. Gerald Barr (Rest In Peace)
Ms. Carmen Kerber Alumni
Leah R. Leonard (Rest In Peace)
Paula Gabris (Rest In Peace)