BOARD MEMBERS
“The Central Florida Chapter of the Gary Sinise Foundation Board members were chosen for their selfless dedication and service to our community, veterans, first responders, and non-profits. The Board is comprised of a mix of backgrounds that complement each other, both professionally and personally. I am proud to work alongside this strong group of individuals who will jointly oversee the activities of the Central Florida Chapter. Please join me in welcoming them to the Gary Sinise Foundation family!”
Karen Connors – Chapter President
KAREN CONNORS
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
ALLIE BRASWELL, JR.
MILITARY LIAISON
DOUG GOERKE
POLICE LIAISON
COLONEL FRANCIS FIERKO U.S. ARMY (RET.)
MILITARY LIAISON
ADVISORY COUNCIL
“The Advisory Council members for the Central Florida Chapter of the Gary Sinise Foundation will assist the Board of Directors in guiding the strategy and vision for the chapter. The Council includes veterans from all branches of the military, first responders, Gold Star families, corporations, non-profits and individuals that are all aligned with mission for the Gary Sinise Foundation and have collectively vowed to always do a little more…. “
Karen Connors – Chapter President
Colonel William “Bill” J. Beiswenger, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.)
Debbie Berry
Lieutenant Colonel Brian Bilski, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.)
Jill Bosley
Lieutenant General Gary H. Cheek, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Colonel Pat Connors, U.S. Army (Ret.)
First Sergeant Daila Espeut-Jones, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Derek Grimm
Priscila Kalagian
Larry Kayne
Sheriff John W. Mina Orange County Sheriff's Department
Lieutenant Colonel Jovanna Nelson, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Commander Chris Townsend, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Mary Trier
Major General Bob Williams, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Chief Orlando Rolon Orlando Police Department
“With the addition of our very first chapter in Orlando, all of us at the Gary Sinise Foundation are excited to extend our impact across the country to raise greater awareness of our mission at a regional level. Serving, honoring and raising the spirits of our nation’s defenders and their families is the heartbeat of everything we do at the Foundation. By enlisting the support of the American people in communities across the country, particularly where future regional chapters may be located, we’ll be able to further expand our outreach and increase the Foundation’s support of our nation’s service members, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.”
– GARY SINISE
Central Florida Chapter
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