Officers

Colonel Jamie LaValley, VP of Midwest Operations at The Debrief Project and AH-64D Apache pilot, supporting veteran leadership and education.

JAMIE LAVALLEY

PresidentColonel LaValley is an AH-64D Apache pilot. Currently he is a professor at the Army's premier School of Advanced Military Studies Program.

Leonard 'PJ' Pijpaert, VP of West Coast Operations at The Debrief Project and serial entrepreneur supporting veterans and their families.

LEONARD PIJPAERT

Vice PresidentLeonard "PJ" Pijpaert is a serial entrepreneur. He was a Platoon Leader during The Battle of Baqubah.

Woodrow 'Doug' Hawthorne, Secretary at The Debrief Project, retired Army officer with over 20 years of service focused on veteran support.

WOODROW HAWTHORNE

Secretary Woodrow "Doug" Hawthorne dedicated 20 years of exemplary service in the United States Army, advancing through increasingly significant leadership.

Daniel York, Director at Large at The Debrief Project, AH-64D Apache pilot and cybersecurity consultant committed to veteran transition.

DANIEL YORK

Director at Large CW5 York is a K9 Officer, OH-58 Kiowa pilot, and a AH-64 Apache pilot. Currently he is the Apache Contract Manager for U.S. and international partners.

Jim Dobis, Director at Large for The Debrief Project, U.S. Army combat veteran and executive dedicated to military family advocacy.

JIM DOBIS

​Director at Large Jim Dobis ​is a federal employee who has served in law enforcement positions of increasing responsibility in both the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S.

Michael Martin, Director of Development at The Debrief Project, retired U.S. Army veteran with 21 years of service and project management expertise.

MICHAEL MARTIN

​Director of Development Michael "Mike" Martin proudly served 21.5 years in the U.S. Army, advancing from a senior noncommissioned officer to an officer.

Kennedy Profile

ANDREW KENNEDY

TreasurerAndrew was a Scout Platoon Leader during the Battle of Baqubah. Currently he works at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.