VETERAN SERVICE ALLIANCE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- NY Times Bestselling Author & "America 's Historian" Founder, WallBuilders
Dr. Damon Friedman is a Lt Col (ret) who started his career as a US Marine and later transferred to USAF within special operations serving four combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He is the founder and president of SOF Missions, a faith-based non-profit that provides customized holistic treatment plans to help veterans overcome the scars of war. Damon is a nationally recognized speaker inspiring audiences, executives, and public leaders across the country. His decorations include three Bronze Stars (one with Valor), the Air Force Combat Action Medal, and the DoD 2018 Spirit of Hope Award. Damon holds a Doctorate in Intercultural Studies and is attending Harvard University.
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder and Executive Director of REBOOT Recovery
Evan Owens is the co-founder and Executive Director of REBOOT Recovery, a non-profit helping veterans, first responders and their families heal from trauma through faith-based programs. As an author and speaker, Evan has become a nationwide thought leader in the area of trauma healing and veteran empowerment with REBOOT serving thousands of veterans and first responders every year around the world.
Jeremy Slaughter, MAFM began his career working in business lending as an analyst. After developing a strong background in analytics and risk, he moved to consulting, accounting and tax becoming an accountant for entrepreneurs. From there he moved into financial executive roles in strong middle market organizations. In his roles he balances his entrepreneurial talents and passions with his finance, accounting and analytical skills to produce actionable intelligence; the relevant information to forge great execution. Jeremy advises both for-profit and non-profit organizations in strategy and execution and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and a Master's Degree in Accounting and Financial Management.
Kevin Weaver, PCC is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Warrior's Journey. He is a US Air Force veteran and served as a USAF Security Officer at the 24th SPS and in the Office of Special Investigations at U.S. Southern Command in the Republic of Panama. Leveraging his 31 years of pastoral leadership experience, he is utilizing his skills to advance the vision of The Warrior's Journey impacting the lives of military members, veterans and their families, around the world. Kevin currently holds a PCC credential with the International Coach Federation and services executive coaching clients around the world. Kevin and his wife KyAnne have been married 32 years. They have three sons and five grandchildren.
Nick Warren received his commission as an officer in the United States Air Force in 2009, serving 14 years on active duty. He continues to serve as an Intelligence Officer in the Tennessee Air National Guard. While on active duty, Nick served in a variety of leadership roles supporting Special Operations, Targeting, Air mobility, and Intelligence collection operations. He is currently working as a Business Process Improvement Lead for the Integrated Business Planning Center of Excellence at Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN. Nick, his wife, and two sons live in East Tennessee.