Born in Long Island, NY, Ian bought into the power of a story well told from a young age. He was inspired to join the military following a visit to Pearl Harbor while in high school. In May 2017, Ian graduated from West Point as an Army Logistics Officer. Ian has served with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, and the 7th Special Forces Group.

Sharon has over 20 years of project management experience in the architecture/design, history, and nonprofit sectors. Among many other roles, Sharon served as a Project Manager for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and as the Director of Education for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. She currently works as a freelance consultant in the Richmond area. 

Max is a former Army Officer who served in Germany and Richmond. Max has a degree in Political Science from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and he is set to begin an MBA program at NYU this fall. In his free time, Max enjoys playing board games, watching soccer, and traveling the world with his wife, Summer.

Carl is a retired Lieutenant Colonel who has worked as a Defense Contractor in the Richmond area since 2012. Carl retired from the Army after a 23-year career including various command and staff positions culminating in a 12-month tour as a senior adviser to the Iraqi Army. During his career, Carl also taught Politics at West Point, and served as a Congressional Liaison. 

Jerryl is a career public servant with over 36 years of federal service. After serving as a Field Artillery officer in the Army, Jerryl began his HUD career in Richmond as a Community Builder. Currently, he works to reduce the cost of living for students and residents in public housing. He is a lifetime member of the National Black MBA Association and the West Point Society of Richmond. 

Julian is a VSU grad and Henrico resident. A former banker and real estate investor, he has led a distinguished career in the affordable housing industry.  In 2015, Julian was hired by HUD to revitalize the Gary Housing Authority. He has also served as the Director of the Petersburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority. He currently oversees Monumental Honor's outreach to local government leaders. 

Cal is a US Army Officer stationed at Fort Gregg-Adams. After 26.5 years in the Ohio Air National Guard, Cal transitioned to the Army and now works as a Logistics Officer for the Combined Arms Support Command. Cal has a Master of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University and a wealth of other experience including business analytics, IT, and quality assurance.

Russell is a retired teacher from Thomas Jefferson H.S. A lifelong Richmonder, and a pillar in the community, he has over 55 years of experience educating students in the Richmond area. In 2015, Russell was designated a Living Legacy by Richmond Public Schools, and in 2017, he was inducted into the Thomas Jefferson HS Athletic Hall of Fame. His other honors include being named Co-Teacher of the Year and Chairman of the Social Studies Department.

Kat has 25 years of strategic communications experience in the corporate, government, and non-profit sectors. She specializes in media relations and public affairs. She also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia. Kat currently oversees all marketing and communications for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and is a member of the New York Bar.

Jan is a United States Army Veteran who founded the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. He also served as President of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial foundation until his retirement. Jan is a recipient of the Samuel S. Beard Award for Greatest Public Service by an Individual 35 Years or Under. Jan also published a memoir, called To Heal a Nation. 

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Paul is a retired US Navy Aviator. While serving in Vietnam, Paul spent 7 years as a Prisoner of War before returning to serve as the Commander of Naval Recruiting in Richmond. Later, Paul went on to serve as the Commissioner for the Virginia Department of Veteran Services. The Galanti Education Center at the Virginia War Memorial is named in his honor. 

Richard is a retired U.S. Army four-star general who served as the 12th commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) from March 2019 to August 2022. Before that, Richard was the Director for Strategic Plans and Policy at the Pentagon and held leadership positions in the 82nd Airborne Division, and the 75th Ranger Regiment. 

Lee is a talented project manager with over 40 years of experience in sales, marketing, and executive leadership. Before retiring last year, Lee served as the Executive Assistant to the President of Software AG, a large German software firm. Lee has a degree from Catawba College and has worked closely with the USO and other veteran service organizations throughout her career. 

Agnes is an experienced grant writer with over 20 years of experience in the non-profit industry, including serving as a Grant Reviewer for the US Department of Health and Human Services. Agnes has an MBA from SUNY Empire State College and is currently a partner at Goun Associates LLC, an independent grant-writing and strategic planning firm.