
Burn Pits 360 Advocate of the Year Award at the Gala of Valor 2026
“Together, we are ensuring that Veterans and their families are heard, supported, and never left behind.” – Anthony Paolino, Strategic Advisor, CMVS We are proud
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is very appreciative of our volunteer Command Council.
Serving as an advisory board working with our leadership and providing advice on matters that directly concern programs and fundraising efforts, Dixon Center’s Command Council members are making a difference.
Thank you for being a volunteer and for sharing our noble purpose: to make the lives of our veterans and their families better.
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 – A Soldier for Life
Brian Hull – UBS Americas
Carol Khoury – The Fedcap Group
Leon Mangum – A 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


“Together, we are ensuring that Veterans and their families are heard, supported, and never left behind.” – Anthony Paolino, Strategic Advisor, CMVS We are proud

“By sharing research, strengthening partnerships, and advancing practical solutions, CMVS helps create pathways for veterans to achieve their goals and thrive beyond military service.” Last

Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services (CMVS) will honor Holly E. Metzger by naming its Heal with Honor pillar in her memory: the Holly

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