Board of Directors

Richard Y. Newton, III Lieutenant General, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Dick Newton is a retired 4-star Lieutenant General who has 34 years in the U.S. Military culminated as the United States Air Force Assistant Vice Chief of Staff.  He is a frequent national security guest contributor on Fox News. 

President, Chief Investment Officer  Gibbs Wealth Management LLC

Erin has over 20 years of experience in the financial sector. She is President & CIO of Gibbs Wealth Management and former S&P Global Markets Intelligence CIO. Erin is a guest contributor on CNBC.

Lead Independent Trustee & Vice- Chair USAA Mutual Funds Trust

Jefferson Boyce is a retired senior managing director from the New York Life Investment Management LLC (NYLIM). He has over 37- year in the financial services industry and is Lead Independent Trustee & Vice-chair of the USAA Mutual Funds Trust.

Strategist

Ken Flechler is an executive, board member, consultant and strategic advisor for several companies and non-profit organizations. He has also authored and presented numerous articles on workplace safety, employee relations, global development and leadership.

Chief Investment Officer & Portfolio Manager at Reef Road Capital

Eric Rosen currently runs his family office investing largely in private transactions. He has made numerous investments in venture capital, private equity, specialty finance, and real estate.

Investor

Steven has 29 yrs of experience in the development and financing of affordable housing in the USA, Mexico and Africa.  He served as Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity International, Director of Homeless International and is Founder and Executive Director of StudyNet Foundation.

Virology & Diagnostics

Dr. Marylou G. Gibson is a virologist with decades of experience in virus testing and production.  She was a founding scientist at the University of California Gene Therapy viral vector manufacturing facility. She founded VIRAPUR, focused on viral manufacturing and testing including Biosafety Level 3 emerging viruses.

Dr. Keith Thrugood, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Dr. Keith Thrugood is a retired 3-star Lieutenant General who has over 15 years in the U.S. Military. He is Program Director, Graduate Program  Healthcare Leadership & Mgmt. University of Texas, Dallas. He has been CEO & President of several organizations and is Director, Community Reforms Leader, Interim CEO DOD Resale Enterprise.

Dennis A. Johnson, Chartered Financial Analyst

Dennis has over 40 years of experience as a global investment and financial executive. He is the former Chief Strategy Officer for Public Investment Fund, former Chief Investment Officer for TIAA, former Managing Director for the Roy E. Disney, Jr. Family Office, and former Managing Director for Citigroup.