Over the past several weeks, Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services (the Center) has been actively preparing for our routine update to our all-volunteer Command Council. This update highlights and recognizes the collaborative efforts that have contributed to advancing the Center’s mission and vision.

Key Contributions from Command Council Members

1. This year, several members of the Command Council played a pivotal role in facilitating the engagement of their network of friends, family, coworkers, contractors, and associations to support our mission, vision, and strategic planning. Their leadership and initiative have strengthened our organizational capacity.
2. Several members participated in sharing ideas, strategies, contacts, and expertise during both in-person and virtual discussions. These exchanges have been instrumental in shaping our direction and fostering innovation.
3. Multiple members have engaged in various aspects of philanthropic fund development, including individual giving and participating in donor engagement events and meetings. Their commitment has helped to expand our resources and further our goals.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all volunteers for their unwavering dedication and for sharing in our noble purpose: to make the lives of our veterans and their families better.

Command Council Members

• Latrese Dixon – Blue and Gold Star Family Partner
• John Anderson – Spring Creek Partners and Anderson Enterprises
• John Coonradt – Marine for Life
• Rick Freedman – Freedman Family Foundation
• Danny Gardner – Affordable Housing Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Frank Gaudio – Finance and Organization SME
• Tommy Haire – Soldier for Life
• Brian Hull – UBS Americas
• Carol Khoury – The Fedcap Group
• Leon Mangum – Soldier for Life
• Bob McCann – NewEdge Capital Group
• Christine McMahon – The Fedcap Group
• Holly Metzger – Artist
• Jerry Pascucci – UBS Americas
• David Sutherland – Chair
• Ed Wenzel – Edward Wenzel Associates
• James E. Williams, Jr. – Non-Profit Executive SME