In response to 9/11 Kathy designed and lead a never-been-done-before military outreach program in Ohio to educate and engage civilians in support of troops and their families. While not serving in uniform, she built and directed Buckeye Sports and Orthopedic Specialists and was the President of the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce. She has first-hand experience hiring Veterans. Through her business Vanguard Veteran, she equips civilians to become Veteran Champions as the “Veteran-hiring Concierge,” “Military Ministry Builder” and “Fallen Comrades Ceremony Producer.” Kathy serves as the Chair, Arizona Governor’s Veterans’ Service Advisory Commission, on the Southwest Veteran Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is the Veteran-hiring Advisor for the Arizona Society of Human Resource Mangement. Masters degrees in Nursing and Political Science frame her practice and perspectives. She is a John Maxwell trained speaker, trainer and coach.