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Board of Directors

Driven by gratitude and dedication, our board of directors is committed to empowering veterans by opening doors to business opportunities and fostering strong social connections. With a deep understanding of the unique strengths and needs of those who have served, our board leads with purpose and compassion to create lasting, positive impacts for veterans and their families.

Meet The Board of Directors

Major Emmett Roberts President of MDVCC Portrait

Major (RET) Emmett Roberts

President / Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Roberts Strategic Solutions, LLC and is the Founder / President / Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Maryland Veterans Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Mark Brown of MDVCC Portrait

Dr. Mark Brown

Dr. Mark A. Brown is a business management and administrative research specialist. His research focuses on culture and climate concerns associated with the workplace

Captain Zachary Coles of MDVCC Portrait

Major Zachary Coles

A steadfast military leader and innovative technologist with a distinguished 12-year career spanning both construction engineering and cyber warfare.

Dr. Cheryl Ford of MDVCC Portrait

Dr. Cheryl Ford

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ATHOS1 LLC, a health Information Technology (IT) consulting firm she founded after retiring as a Captain from the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps, where she served for 21 years.

Mr. Matthew Kilbane

Matthew Kilbane, Director of Legislation for the Maryland Veterans Chamber of Commerce, is a 20+ year veteran of the U.S. Army, Reserve, and South Carolina Guard. A former Ordnance Officer and Infantry NCO, he actively advocates for veterans' legislative issues.

Dr. Rainya Miller of MDVCC Portrait

Dr. Rainya Miller

Dr. Rainya P. Miller, NBCT is the Managing Partner of Lead Develop Engage, bringing 25 years of experience in education and a varied spectrum of knowledge to her role. Dr. Miller formerly.

Mr. Tony Smith of MDVCC Portrait

Mr. Tony Smith

Master Sargent Tony V. Smith, Retired, served in the United States Air Force from 1978 – 1998. He was assigned to Misawa AB, Japan, Osan AB, Korea, Ft. Meade (National Security Agency), MD, Iraklion AS, Crete (Greece), and returned to NSA for his last 8 years of service.

LTC Obie Spratling of MDVCC Portrait

LTC (RET) Obie Spratling

Currently serving as a Program Manager with Innova Systems International, directing day to day operations for the National Guard Defense Readiness Reporting System – Strategic (DRRS-S) contract team.

Dr. Josephine Tientcheu

Engineer Officer and Platoon Leader in the Maryland Army National Guard, dedicated to strengthening national security and empowering the military and veteran business community.

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