Ben Keiser joined the Marine Corps while attending college and continued his service in the reserves throughout law school, including a deployment to the theater for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). After graduating, he worked at a large law firm in Washington, D.C., and New York, specializing in sustainability. He is currently the Chief Risk Officer at Elutions, a multinational AI company. 

Ben is the son of a Navy surface warfare officer who served during the Vietnam era and the grandson of an Army medic from World War II. He lives in Phoenix, AZ, with his wife and their rescue dog.

In addition to his professional responsibilities, Ben serves on the board of the We the Veterans Society for American Democracy and is the Executive Chairman of the We the Veterans Foundation. In his role as Executive Chairman, he co-chairs the board, advises the executive team, and collaborates with the Executive Director to establish strategic directions and operational priorities.

Ellen Gustafson is a proud Navy spouse and the granddaughter of both a Navy and a Coast Guard serviceman. She is the co-founder and Executive Director of We the Veterans & Military Families, a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the veteran and military family community. The organization aims to promote patriotic citizenship and strengthen democracy. Ellen is also the organizer of the Vet the Vote Coalition. 

Additionally, she co-founded the Military Family Building Coalition, the first non-profit organization focused on supporting active-duty military personnel in building their families. 

Prior to her entrepreneurial journey, Ellen co-founded FEED and Food Tank and co-directed the Summit Institute. She has held positions at the Council on Foreign Relations, the United Nations World Food Program, and ABC News. Ellen is the author of "We the Eaters: If We Change Dinner, We Can Change the World." She has been recognized as a Fortune Most Powerful Women Entrepreneur and has delivered four TEDx Talks. Ellen lives in Virginia with her husband and their three young children.

Chris Marvin, is the founder of Marvin Strategies, LLC, where he specializes in narrative strategy for social change. His work centers on activating purpose-driven narratives in areas such as veteran engagement, national parks advocacy, gun violence prevention, and civic participation.

A former Army officer and Black Hawk pilot, Chris founded Got Your 6 to promote accurate portrayals of veterans in media.

He has led strategic campaigns for a variety of clients, including Everytown for Gun Safety and The Mission Continues. Additionally, Chris has consulted for entertainment companies, helping to shape projects that focus on social impact and veteran authenticity.

As a veteran and public service advocate, Chris is recognized for his contributions to veterans’ affairs and civic engagement. He has received several awards and holds advisory roles with various organizations.

Trent Tripple is a dedicated public servant, veteran, and proven leader committed to upholding the integrity of Ada County’s government. He was sworn in as the Ada County Clerk in January 2023, after serving five years as the Chief Deputy Clerk in the same office. 

A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Trent earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering while also competing as a college football player for four years. Later, he obtained a Master’s in Business Administration, equipping him with skills to lead in both military and civilian spheres.

Trent proudly served for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as a fighter pilot and Squadron Commander. This experience fostered a deep commitment to service, discipline, and mission readiness

Jennifer Passey is the Senior Director of Communications at the USO and brings over 20 years of experience from her work in Washington, DC, Dhaka, Bangladesh, and New Delhi, India. 

Throughout her career, Jennifer has held various positions, including legislative associate, expatriate advocate, and communications manager, prior to joining the USO.

A resident of Fairfax since 2010, Jennifer has served on the City Council, the Planning Commission, and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. In 2021, she was honored as the City of Fairfax Woman of Influence.

Originally from Blaine, Minnesota, Jennifer moved to the Washington Metropolitan Area to attend The George Washington University.

Kim Wyman served as Washington's 15th Secretary of State from 2013 to 2021. 

Currently, she is the President of ESI Consulting and a Senior Fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center. During her tenure as Secretary of State, Wyman pioneered vote-by-mail elections and facilitated Washington's transition to universal mail-in voting.

She also spearheaded initiatives for state election security, led the bipartisan development of VoteWA, and collaborated on national efforts related to election integrity.

Wyman graduated from California State University, Long Beach, and earned her master's degree in Public Administration from Troy State University. In 2015, City University of Seattle awarded her an Honorary Doctorate in Leadership.

Eric Bronner graduated with Honors from the United States Naval Academy in 1997. After college, he served on Active Duty for eight years as a Naval Flight Officer, Mission Commander, and Navy ROTC Recruiter and Instructor. Eric and his young family moved to St. Louis in 2005, where he graduated cum laude from Washington University School of Law in 2009, after which he practiced law and had a successful real estate business.

In early 2019, Eric served as the board president of "Show Me Integrity," a political reform organization. This experience, combined with his desire to engage in politics as an independent, fueled his passion for finding a platform for nonpartisan reform. In 2021, he founded the nonprofit organization Veterans for All Voters, which aims to mobilize a national, veteran-led community to ensure that all voters can fully participate in publicly funded elections. Eric is a father of three and resides in St. Louis, MO.

Clint Bruce was a four-year letterman at middle linebacker, serving as captain and MVP of the 1996 Aloha Bowl Championship team, and was named to multiple All-Star teams. He had the opportunity to play with both the Baltimore Ravens and the New Orleans Saints, and he was inducted into the Navy/Marine Corps Stadium Hall of Fame.

However, Clint's desire to serve ran deep. He left the NFL to pursue a career as a Navy SEAL, successfully completing BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training) in 1998 with Class 217. Joining SEAL Team Five, Clint participated in multiple deployments, both pre- and post-9/11, that were directly involved in counter-terrorism and national security missions. After leaving the Navy, Clint founded several companies and a foundation.

Thom Tran is a former Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Army and a current broadcast journalist, writer, performer, and advocate for U.S. military veterans based in Los Angeles, CA. He began his career as a stand-up comedian after a combat injury ended his service as a soldier. Thom enlisted in the Army at the age of 18, even before completing high school. Throughout his military career, he served as a Communications Sergeant and a Civil Affairs Sergeant within the Army’s Special Operations Community.

When he isn’t on the road, Thom resides in Hollywood, CA, where he performs at The World Famous Laugh Factory and various clubs across Southern California. He also serves as the midday traffic anchor for a SoCal radio station, KNX 1070-NewsRadio.

Additionally, Thom occasionally acts; he has co-starred in shows such as “Black-ish” on ABC and “SEAL Team” and “NCIS: Los Angeles” on CBS. Recently, his passion for rock music has led him back on stage as the lead guitarist for a heavy metal and cover band he co-founded called The Thom Tran Band, performing at bars and nightclubs throughout Southern California.