Charter for Veterans Team

Board of Directors and Officers

Director & Officer, President: Bob Messick 

Former Marine Corps Officer, Service Disabled Veteran with over 20 years experience navigating the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Licensed U.S. Merchant Marine Officer (OUPV) from the USCG. First Aid and CPR certified by the American Red Cross.

Director & Historical Advisor: Edward Hinman

Naval Academy, class of 99, Former Marine Corps Officer, Masters in American History from Cal State Northridge. Has studied the history of colonial America, to include the Chesapeake Bay. Currently employed in the private sector in L.A. California.

Director & Officer, Treasurer: David Smith

Former Marine Corps Officer, married with two children and serves as a procurement manager in the private sector.

Director: D. L. Trabal

Marine Corps Reserve Officer currently working in the private sector.

Officer, Vice President: Lenny Messick

Former Marine with over 40 years experience navigating the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Holds a degree in Business Administration, and a minor in Psychology from the University of Maryland.

Officer, Secretary: Danielle Salvaterra

Bachelor of Science in the Foreign Service, Georgetown University, May 2002. Master of Public Policy, concentration in Environmental Policy, College of William and Mary, May 2006. Presidential Management Fellow, Class of 2006. Currently working as an employee for the federal government in Washington D.C.

Advisory Board

Marine Liaison: Steve Brown

Former Marine, Service Disabled Veteran with over 14 years experience working for a not-for-profit organization. 

Business Advisor: Tonio Desorrento

Former Marine Corps Officer, holds an MBA from Cameron University and a Law Degree from Georgetown University. Currently practices law in Washington D.C.

Army/National Guard Liaison: David Murphy

Officer in the CA National Guard. Serves as a Sheriff in San Francisco.

Coast Guard Liaison: Chad Baker

Former Officer in the United States Coast Guard. Serves as an Investigator in Orange County California.

IT Lead: Kimberly Sims

Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Systems, Radford University, 2003.  MCSA, CEH, Security+.

Pro Bono Law Firm: Morrison & Foerster LLP