Board of Directors

Greg was an audit partner with Deloitte & Touche LLP until his retirement in September 2020. He served both public and private clients primarily in the technology, manufacturing and real estate industries. He served in the U.S. Army for four years and two years in the Texas National Guard.

Ann is an attorney who spent over thirty years investigating and prosecuting homicides and other major felonies in New York City before becoming an executive and chief legal officer of the NYPD. Now retired from law enforcement, she enjoys fly fishing and teaching equestrian skills to children and adults with special needs. She is the daughter of a World War II and Korean War veteran.

Bob is a board-certified Clinical Psychologist from an extended military family. He is a retired Army Psychologist, Afghanistan veteran and is currently the Director of Behavioral Health at a Midwest Army Post. With a long history of boating, fishing, and caring for service members, joining HOW was an easy decision. He is especially interested in the needs of veterans’ and first responders’ families.

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Brett has worked in the veteran service space for over a decade, concentrating on veteran employment and healthcare in the for-profit, non-profit, and government sectors. A former finance attorney and Alaskan commercial fisherman, Brett is an OEF veteran serving in the U.S. Army from 2001-2005.

David is a proud alumnus of the United States Military Academy (West Point) and is dedicated to providing support to veterans, first responders, and their families. He enjoys spending his leisure time outdoors, fishing and often hiking and climbing mountains in Colorado. Presently, David is serving as President of one of North America’s leading facilities companies.

Melissa Harris is Chief of communications for the Employees’ Retirement Fund of the City of Dallas. Before joining the City of Dallas, she worked as an Online Television Producer for Air Force Television News and Combat Camera. While in the Army she worked in Public Affairs. She has a BA in Communications from Edward Waters University and a MA in Management from Webster University.

A United States Air Force Academy graduate, Christine spent 20 years flying KC-135 air refueling tankers and B-1B bombers, along with time in staff and leadership roles. She continued to serve both the military and veteran communities in the Legislative and Executive branches and in the nonprofit arena. Her favorite activities involve anything on, in, or near the water. 

Jae is an Army veteran who has over 30 years of diverse operations leadership experience in financial services, educational and social service nonprofits. He’s proud of his work leading Concerned Veterans For America where he championed improvements to our veterans healthcare system. Jae is currently the Chief Operating Officer for Homebase, a national nonprofit focused on preventing and eliminating homelessness.

Leslie is the Senior Marketing Advisor for Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana for Cigna Healthcare. She has been an advocate of Heroes on the Water since 2015, supporting the launch of the Brazos River Valley Texas chapter and previously serving two terms on this board. Leslie is the proud spouse of a volunteer Captain firefighter in North Texas and understands the challenges facing loved ones who serve their communities. She is committed to creating a healthy, understanding, and supportive environment.