Three board members were among twenty Americans interviewed for a book on leadership by Marlene Caroselli, PhD, released in 2008 - H. Woodrow “Woody” Williams, Anne Montague, and Harry M. Siegel who has now retired from the board. Dr. Caroselli joined our board in 2009 after this. She was our keynote speaker in our 2007 annual event, which was her first visit to West Virginia.

Jeff Bosley
Jeff teaches communications at Marshall University. He is an audio specialist for Mountain Stage, and he understands both the technical and creative sides of events management and implementation. Jeff is known for his common-sense and encouragement of others and his help with defining and meeting non-profit organization’s missions. 2 years on Board

Zachary Brewster, Ph.D.
Sociologist and professor at West Virginia State University. He is originally from Michigan and obtained his doctorate from North Carolina State University, Raleigh. His interest in several actions of Thanks! Plain and Simple. For example, his research is both quantitative and qualitative, which helps us to perform the work of our mission, and his work in project assessment helps us in running our organization. New board member (brought to us by our lead outreach. Newly elected to Board.

Marlene Caroselli, PhD.
Marlene is an internationally recognized author and trainer in communications and leadership. Her career has focused on helping working adults to enhance their professional skills. She has consulted to fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, and the Department of Defense. Because Thanks! Plain and Simple stresses leadership, we first contacted her in 2006, and her contribution has consistently been highest quality. 9 months on Board

Jerry Godby
Jerry grew up in Chapmanville, West Virginia, the son of a coal miner, then after serving as a Navy Hospital Surgical Technician at the height of the Vietnam War, he returned to Chapmanville, WV with is wife and daughter and followed his first love, journalism. He served as News Director at a radio station in Logan, WV for 15 years, Publisher/Editor of a weekly newspaper for 10 years, Grants Writer/Project Director for non-profit community action agency/anti-poverty program for 8 years, then Public Affairs specialist for the state Public Service Commission. Jerry's understanding of the media, non-profit management, West Virginia's culture and political process, and persons with disabilities are invaluable. 9 months on Board

John Haulotte
John is a two-tour Iraq-war veteran who served six years in the Army. He chooses West Virginia as his home, and learned much about the state as photojournalist at WCHS 8/Fox 11 News, Charleston. He won the Associated Press Best Breaking News Photography Award and an Emmy for a three-part series. He is quick to recite the seven Army values-honor, duty, loyalty, respect, integrity, personal courage and selfless service. He is committed to helping new veteran make successful transitions to civilian life. John is a business and economics major at West Virginia State University on the GI Bill. As the lead veteran on Thanks! Plain and Simple's VITAL at HOME project; he shows keen ability to transfer leadership and team building he learned in the military to project management and development. He is married and the father of a seven year old boy. 2 years on Board

Allison McJunkin, Esq.
Allison McJunkin Esq. earned her B.S. from Vanderbilt University in Human and Organizational Development, in 1999, and her J.D. from Washington and Lee School of Law in 2004. At graduation, Allison received the Calhoun Bond University Award given to the graduating student deemed to have made the most significant contribution to the life of the University. She resides in Chicago, and keeps strong ties to her home of West Virginia. She eagerly supports efforts guide veterans to master new, healthy skills to cooperate with people to improve society. 9 months on Board

Anne Montague, Executive Director and Founder
Anne returned home to West Virginia after living many years in other states and a year in Tokyo. She received two M.A. degrees without having to finish the B.A., based on her professional-level research, writing and contributions. After the second M.A., from Harvard University, she stayed in Boston where she was a partner in a marketing firm that helped launch new organizations and technologies. She then founded a nonprofit organization based on consulting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. She is recognized as a visionary who pays attention to details needed to make plans a reality. She tirelessly tries to make a difference by unifying people's strengths. Anne penned the organization's theme song, "Come Home Your Wild Sweet Smile." She believes that people will contribute when they can take part in worthwhile projects, and that projects that are tangible, achievable, positive and people-oriented will unite people power. 4 years on Board

PatriciaShafer, CPA: Treasurer
As Chair of the Department of Business Administration at West Virginia State University and CPA of long-standing experience and high reputation, Mrs. Shafer is invaluable. She is a native West Virginian, and her goal is to make successful students, so she relates to TPS's concerns to guide individuals and projects. She has been a WVSU faculty member for nearly 25 years and taught in post-secondary education for nearly 30 years. Her M.B.A. is from the Marshall University Graduate College. Patricia has worked in business and industry and brings real-world experience to college teaching. 3 years on Board

H. Woodrow (“Woody”) Williams, Medal of Honor Recipient
'Woody' served the United States Marines from May 27, 1943 to Nov. 6, 1945. He was in combat on Guam and received the Purple Heart after being wounded at Iwo Jima on March 6, 1945. On October 5, 1945, Woody was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Truman for his action on Iwo Jima. Woody belongs to many major veterans groups and holds the position of National Chaplain of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society of the United States. He is a retired after 33 years as a Veterans Services Officer with the Veterans Administration. He is the only surviving Medal of Honor recipient in West Virginia, and he is frequent national speaker. 3 years on Board

Ron Wroblewski, President
Ron is a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran who has dedicated 30 years to veterans-related advocacy. He was instrumental in organizing one of the best attended Marine Days in the country, in Charleston in 1998, which was attended by 12,000 people. He was on the committee to organize the "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day," which occurred 30 years had after the war's end. He led an effort to honor World War II veterans on Sept. 2, 2005, 60 years after the end of that war. He is dedicated to elderly soldiers. Ron expects the best from people, and when he leads, people are positive and productive. He received the Governor's Distinguished Citizen Award for his long-standing array of community activities. 4 years on Board

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