Team
Meet the Veteran Rescue Team eager to help you in whichever way they can.
ALL VOLUNTEERS: NONE COMPENSATED
Christi “Wildcat” Hubbard:
christi@veteranrescue.org
For all in kind donations, please contact us beforehand if you would
like to know specific items needed, available space (in terms of large
office or pet supplies), or information on transportation and delivery.
We also take monetary donations. Please see the
Donations Made Easy page, use the recurring donation buttons on the side or contact us for more options.
For all that you donate to Veteran Rescue, thank you, from the bottom
of our hearts. Every donation is a sign that you care and that you are
here to support not only Veteran Rescue, but the animals we take care of
and the Veterans we work with. Let us show that we care about what you
have done for us, by continuing to provide high quality care and love to
the people and pets we encounter daily.
Thank you,
Everyone at Veteran Rescue
Owner at Animal Rescue & Veteran Support Services, Corp. © (Veteran Rescue)® “A Warrior’s Sanctuary.”
Owner at Wildcat’s Sanctuary and Ranch, Corp. © “Ask For The Best, Ask For Wildcat!”
Owner at Home For Heroes ® is a registered trademark of Home For Heroes Productions, LLC.© “United We Stand, Divided We Fail.”
Owner at For Love of Books, Corp. © ” Where your imagination reigns.”
Executive Director
Ms. Hubbard was raised on a small ten acre farm in the woods of
Brooksville, Florida, with lots of animals. She’s actively cared for a
variety of pets since she was a small child. These early experiences
impacted her in a profound way. Later, she noticed a distinct lack of
animal care in her area when owners traveled on vacation. The owners
often boarded their pets with a vet, typically in cages. Wildcat asked,
“Who wants to stay in a cage all day?” The answer – No one!
She has handled horses, rabbits, ferrets, cats, dogs, birds, hamsters
and gerbils. Years ago, Christi discovered an ability to catch and hold
any animal whether feral or domestic, regardless of bites and claws.
She’s also hand raised animal babies that were abandoned, sick or just
taken too soon from their mother to ensure their health and well being.
Her love of animals is partially the reason she earned the moniker
“Wildcat”. She also showed the tenacity of a wild cat in her fighting
techniques during her police academy training, so “Wildcat” was a
natural fit.
Throughout her adult life, Ms. Hubbard has gained a lot of different
understanding through a lot of diverse work experiences. Ms. Hubbard has
worked in Law Enforcement, and has two associates degree, one in Law
Enforcement and the other in Criminology. She has earned multiple
certificates and gathered a long line of military connections, which
include her dad, a Marine, her nephew in the Air Force, a cousin and
brother in law both in the Army. A father in law also retired from the
Navy. Wildcat Hubbard worked for three years for the local Sheriffs
office. For fifteen years, she worked as a receptionist, then two years
as a teller. After that, she spent five years in security. She’s also
done house and pet sitting and volunteering. She used to work for
Waldenbooks as Keyholder, Book Seller, and Assistant Manager fill in for
over 2 years.
Ms. Hubbard’s love of books has been evident throughout her life,
through her experience in working in bookstores and a collection of
books contained within her non-profit that spans over 6,000 titles. It
wasn’t until after she published her own books, Helpful Tips for Any
Type of Business and Helpful Tips for Any Type of Business Part II: The
expanded Edition that For Love of Books became a solid idea.
For Love of Books plans on opening a brick and mortar shop and for
now, the only titles available are a limited selection. However, joining
our mailing list will keep you up to date with the latest news on For
Love of Books and any new arrivals.
http://forloveofbooks.com/
WILLIAMSON, JAMES M Florida
jamie@veteranrescue.org
Colonel, Retired Jamie Williamson has enjoyed a successful military
career spanning thirty-three years. A native of Delaware and graduate of
University of Delaware’s ROTC program, he was commissioned a Lieutenant
of Infantry in 1982. Williamson served as a rifle platoon leader and
Executive Officer in the 1/36 INF Germany and then as a Company
Commander in the 2/505 PIR, 82d Airborne Division in North Carolina.
1988 Williamson volunteered for Special Forces. Graduating the Special
Forces Qualification Course in 1989, Williamson went on to serve as a
Detachment Commander on an ODA in 10th Special Forces Group
(ABN). He was subsequently assigned as Group Plans Officer and Special
Projects in the Gulf War and subsequent humanitarian actions in
Southwest Asia before leaving active duty as a Captain for the private
sector in 1992.
Williamson remained an active reservist in a variety of Special
Forces joint and combined assignments at NATO, SOCCENT, USSOCOM, and
other special operations units. Assignments have included A/3/11 SFG(A),
SOCCENT J-5 Plans (Special Activities), US Special Operations Command
(SOCOM) Counter Narco Terrorism Officer, J3X and J2X Counter
Intelligence, A Squadron Commander, Joint Support Activity (JSA), and
most recently, as Deputy Commander, Joint Operations Support Element
(JOSE). He has an extensive background in surveillance, counter
surveillance, operational intelligence and source operations.
He is a combat veteran of several conflicts and has served in the US
and overseas to include Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq, and other
overseas locations. He retired in June 2012.
Mr. Williamson holds a Bachelor’s Degree from University of Delaware
with a major in Political Science. He holds a Master’s Degree in
Government Contracting from George Washington University. He is a
graduate of the US Army Command & General Staff College. He is a
member of the Special Forces Association (SFA) and the Association For
Intelligence Officers (AFIO).
jamiew@gemcorp.us 813.960.0455 office 813.205.1576 cell
jamie18A Skype
GEM Corporate Bio & Capabilities
Global Executive Management, Inc., GEM,
is a Florida Subchapter S corporation and a Veteran Owned Small
Business. GEM is pending its Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small
Business status. GEM has operated successfully and profitably since
August 2002 serving private industry and the US Department of Defense.
GEM provides innovative solutions custom tailored to meet the dynamic
needs of our customers. We support the focused training and operational
requirements of US Special Operations Forces and the Intelligence
Community. GEM’s core competencies include Business Development
Consulting, Temporary Personnel Services (SMEs), Training, Foreign
Language Services, and IT & Cyber Security, Architecture &
Engineering (A&E) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
Services. GEM is an ideal business partner as a small business prime or
as a subcontractor. Our depth of experience delivers professional
results to the US government and military as well as private industry.
JACK PAGANO, Florida
VP Production
jack@veteranrescue.org
jackp1957@gmail.com
For almost 6 years Jack has been in the Afghanistan fight- training,
mentoring and advising in all facets of Broadcasting and Strategic
Communications. He worked with President Karzai’s office, the US
Embassy in Afghanistan and for Gen John Allen at ISAF. While at ISAF
he produced “Game Changing” video overviews and strategic
communications work concerning Security Force Assistance (SFA) and
Insider Threat (IT) solutions. This work is saving lives everyday.
He was also a key member in building and developing Afghanistan’s
Government Media and Information Center (GMIC) in its vital mission to
prepare a generation of Afghan media managers with the skills needed to
deliver messages of peace and stability in the war torn country of
Afghanistan. He has trained more than 3-hundred Afghans in the art of
communications. Jack has 3 decades plus of civilian, military and
documentary broadcasting experience. He has produced powerful video
work for Former Secretary of State GEN Colin Powell, Oliver North and
President’s Bush and Clinton.
Jack is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with extensive hands-on
overseas, called back to active duty experience in: Desert Storm,
Bosnia, Kosovo and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jack’s commercial
broadcasting experience includes stints as a Pentagon Correspondent and
Producer for FOX News, Executive Producer at FOX Dallas, Texas, and
Prepro Producer/Supervisor at WSVN Miami, Florida. In 2005, Jack was a
coordinating producer and videographer for Nick and Jessica Simpson’s
2-hour ABC TV special, “TOUR OF DUTY.” During that special Jack shot
and edited a music video that aired worldwide. And in 2006, Jack shot,
edited, and produced with two Iraqi advisors a dynamic music video,
“Baghdad My Love” a number one music video for almost a year. The music
video was part of the successful GEN David Petraeus “Surge” initiative.
Jack’s broadcasting career began as an NBC Page in New York. He
continues to seek out work that will inspire, educate, and empower
audiences everywhere. Jack Pagano is an award-winning producer who
creates impassioned productions.
“…No one wants peace more than a soldier, but no one wants to be tested more than a soldier…”
Christian Tujo, Oregon VP
Christian has over 14 years experience as a Registered Investment
Advisor and Registered Securities Principal. He holds a Master’s Degree
in Finance from Golden Gate University 1998 and a Bachelors in
Economics from Virginia Military Institute 1994. He established and
managed two Independent Financial Services Branches for Raymond James
Financial and LPL Financial. As a Branch Manager, Christian managed
over 200 private and corporate accounts with assets in excess of $50M.
He crafted investment strategies including securities, insurance,
pension plans, and real estate assets. Christian has served as a
Financial Advisor at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and Royal Bank of
Canada.
Prior to his career in Financial Services, Christian served 13 years
in the Air Force as a commissioned officer, being honorable discharged
at the Rank of Major. Christian led the Department of Defense mandated
Tri-annual review of contract obligations valued at over $150M. He
commanded the 16th Expeditionary Support Squadron located at
Rhein-Main AB Germany where he directed all phases of NATO stabilization
force training for over 1,000 military personnel. He also served as a
Program Manager for Space and Weather Systems valued at over $70M.
Christian was awarded the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his
work with Base-wide Blood Drives at Nellis Air Force Base. After
completing his military obligations, Christian returned to his hometown
of Portland Oregon.
Christian is an avid Masters Swimmer and was awarded All-American for
his long distance swimming achievements including National
Championships in the 10,000 Meter and 2 mile Cable Swims. Christian has
completed several open water swims including a 10,000 meter race in
Sitka Alaska and the 11 mile Bridge Swim in the Willamette River.
Christian is a member of the Central Oregon Masters Swim Team, where he
competes annually in Local, State and National Championship swim meets.
He also serves as a USA Swimming Official.
Oregon Ranch Location Opening Up
Christian Tujo is teaming up with Christi “Wildcat” Hubbard to
bring the Veteran Rescue Mission to Oregon. Veteran Rescue is a 501c3
nonprofit to use animal assisted therapy to assist veterans in their
rehabilitation and reorientation through various services. My service
will be the establishment of an animal rescue ranch here in Central
Oregon. This facility will also board animals of dislocated Active Duty
Personnel who are in deployment status with no place for a pet to stay.
So many Veterans in Oregon will turn down opportunities to leave the
streets because their animals are not allowed into low income housing
projects. Not anymore! If someone decides to defend this country their
loving animals will be defended as well! I’m in the process of acquiring
a Ranch here in Central Oregon for this purpose for Veteran Rescue with
the Slogan of “A Warrior’s Sanctuary”.
Trey
Matthew Ragan Green, III “Trey”, Louisianna
EXPERIENCE:
Veteran Naval Officer with extensive experience in training,
planning, and development with a solid background in science and
interaction with foreign, state, and local law enforcement agencies as
well as Safety Officer and HAZMAT training.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Experienced government advisor and seasoned liaison between multiple
foreign and domestic government agencies and officials. More than twelve
years experience in forensic laboratory management and implementation
and enforcement of ISO Quality assurance standards. Proficient public
speaker with strong written and oral communication skills.
SKILLS:
• More than thirteen (13) years of laboratory and teaching experience in forensic chemistry
• More than thirteen (13) years of experience in forensic laboratory management
• Experienced public speaker
• Adept at preparing and giving formal presentations, classes, and briefings
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Experience in liaising with multiple foreign and domestic government agencies and officials
• Extensive training and experience in the implementation of ISO quality assurance standards
• Trained as a HAZMAT technician and Site Safety Officer
• Proficient with Microsoft Powerpoint, Word, and Excel
• Intermediate verbal and written proficiency in German
• Some verbal and written proficiency in Arabic
Specialties: Teaching, Training
Public Speaking
Project and Program Management, Leadership
Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science
Contracting, Procurement
Tom Cruz, Florida
Suicide Prevention Speaker and Veteran Counselor, Photographer
John Bazemore, North Carolina
˜ john.bazemore@gmail.com
I am a decorated United States Army soldier looking for an
opportunity to utilize my information technology and logistics skill
sets. I am highly motivated to transfer twenty-one years of training and
experience gained during my military career to a civilian organization.
Technical Skills
| Hardware: |
Laptops, Desktops, tablets, NAS and external drives,
media streamers, game systems, DVD, LCD, VOIP systems, RFID tracking
systems |
| Software: |
Microsoft Office, photo/audio/video editing software,
web surfing software, Anti-virus/firewall systems, backup and Barcode
tagging systems |
| Operating Systems: |
Window and Ubuntu |
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UNITED STATES ARMY
IT Supervisor, Platoon Sergeant
- Setup hardware, software and network systems in both secure and unsecure environments.
- Implemented a database system to track procurement and stocking of day to day supplies and repair parts.
Supply Sergeant
- Managed up to 7000 items valued in excess of $51.5 million dollars.
- Responsible for the maintenance, accounting, procurement, and disposition of supplies, property, and equipment.
- Responsible for $80,000 of procurement with zero discrepancies.
Armor
- Conducted Primary Marksmanship Instruction for multiple weapon systems.
- Maintenance program supervisor and trainer for light weapon and crew serve weapon systems.
- Secured and controlled weapons and ammunition in security areas.
Technical Experience
- Built, installed, set-up, backed-up and repaired hardware and software, including virus removal
- Install/repair cabling for phone, computer and TV components
- Set-up WiFi and multi-media systems
- Experience installing: line of site antennas, networked game systems, satellite and surround sound systems
Certifications
- CompTIA A+ (2012)
- CompTIA Network + (pending)
Robeson Community College
- Anticipate graduation in May 2015 with an Associated of Applied Science degree in Business Administration
- Formed the Veterans’ Club and elected the first President of this student organization
- Active participant in TRIO
Robert Wilson
President, Total e Technologies, Military Network'
MCP, CompTIA and USDOLETA Certified N.IT.A.S. Consultant'
Total e Technologies:
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Heidi-Marie Ferren, California
Ambassador
heidi@veteranrescue.org
MISS USO 2009 to Present
ACTRESS, SINGER, DANCER, WRITER, IMPERSONATOR, COMEDIAN, INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER.
Actress/ Singer
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Wonder Woman · 2010 to present
HBO “Bored to Death” Super Ray’ with Ted Danson
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MISS USO and USO LIBERTY BELLS
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Television Actress and Commercial Actress
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Writer and Director
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Child actress and commercial actress
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As a child. A Regular on “Romper Room”
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MISS USO and USO Liberty Bell · Oct 2007 to present
Sing, Dance, Speak for our Brave American Soldiers and their families.
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Directed,written,actress-ONE WOMAN SHOWS
Actress, Direct, Write · 2007 to present
Matthew Myers, Texas
matt@veteranrescue.org
VP of IT Specialist
Web consult/Security Specialist
Dog trainer
Matthew is a programmer and designer of games through his company. He
has been interested in computers since he was young, teaching himself
hardware and programming. Matthew understands numerous programming
languages for website design and for game design and is a valuable
security specialist as well as a programmer and web designer.
Melissa Vazquez, Texas
Secretary of Board
melissa@veteranrescue.org
webmaster@veteranrescue.org
Webmaster/Graphics designer
Office Manager, Secretary
Melissa works on the websites and graphics for the websites. She
works alongside Matthew, providing the graphics to his code. She is
experienced in Photoshop and has administrated many previous online
communities and websites. She also manages the office and carries out
many other miscellaneous duties.
Second Realm trilogy by Melissa Vazquez . The first book Shadow Assassins is available now!
Shadow Assassins is available through Createspace (print) and Kindle (ebook):
Mark Myers, Florida
mark@veteranrescue.org
VP of IT Specialist
Web consult/Security Specialist
Computer Techs Castle, LLC is a computer company in Lake Mary,
Florida, that serves individuals and businesses. We specialize in
computer, server, and VoIP installations, though we also offer custom
Ethernet cabling and computer repairs. In addition, we have Security
Specialists that can provide all encompassing computer security and
internet security services. With more than 15 years of experience, we
provide quality service in order to exceed your expectations. Our
customers choose us because of our affordable prices and top-of-the-line
equipment.
We will be working with: Ft. Campbell and others in
various locations throughout USA. VISN 8; Bay Pines VA; James A. Haley
Veterans Hospital; Miami VA Healthcare System; Boca Raton CBOC;
Bradenton Community Based Outpatient Clinic; Healthcare for Homeless
Veterans Miami Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic (OSAC); 3A RCS
Southeast Regional Office; Fort Lauderdale vet Center; Miami Vet Center;
Tampa Vet Center.
Coordination with Local Continuum (s) of Care
FL-500 Sarasota, Bradenton, Manatee Counties; FL-501 Hillsborough
County; FL-502 Pinellas County; FL-600 Miami Dade County; FL-601 Ft.
Lauderdale Broward County; FL-605 West Palm Beach County.
Thx,
BCX