Staff

We are proud to have a diverse board of directors to help make the important decisions that allow us to continue to support the veteran community, as well as their families. Our Board is made up of veterans of the United States military, including a number of Purple heart recipients, public service officers, and financial and business experts.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JAMES M. BLAYLOCK

Chairman

BRUCE G. MCKENTY

Vice President

JOHN H. AGENBROAD

Secretary

NEIL VAN ESS

Treasurer

MARY LOU KEENER

Director

JAMES MITCHELL

Director

PETER PALANDJIAN

Director

JAMES RANDLES

Director

DELBERT TURNER

Director

CARL JONES

Director

ANTHONY KOHL

Director

BRIAN WRUBEL

Director

KRISTY PEREZ

Director

KEY STAFF

Stephen L. Ruckman

Chief Executive Officer

Phone: (703)256-6139 ext. 104
sruckman@purpleheartfoundation.org

Jim Hatch

Director Of Partnerships

Phone: (703)256-6139 ext. 102
JHatch@purpleheartfoundation.org

Rebka Berhane

Director of Finance

Phone: (703)256-6139 ext. 115
finance@purpleheartfoundation.org

Christina Tomsey

Administrator

Phone: (703)256-6139 ext. 109
info@purpleheartfoundation.org

Mae Wright

Financial Service Manager

Phone: (703)256-6139 ext. 206
finance@purpleheartfoundation.org

Lamont Harrell

Marketing

Phone: (703)256-6139 ext. 203
lharrell@purpleheartfoundation.org

Our Mission

The mission of the Purple Heart Service Foundation is to enhance the quality of life of Purple Heart recipients and other honorably discharged veterans and their families.