Lee Urban – Vice President
A past Economic Development Director in Portland, ME, Lee was a Navy Lieutenant in Vietnam.
Melina Gerges Bradley – Treas.
Melina is a singer-songwriter in Houston, Texas whose husband currently serves in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Joyce Pillion – Director
Joyce's father proudly served in WWII and her son just finished two tours of duty in Iraq with the Army National Guard.
Scotte Burns – Director
Scotte's devotion to family and their long-standing military commitment inspire his music and songwriting.
Dr. Sam Bierstock, Advisor
Inspired in 2002 by a chance encounter with a wounded WWII vet, Dr. Sam wrote the lyrics to "Before You Go." This musical tribute to thank WWII and Korean War veterans, and another for Vietnam vets, has been heard by countless millions.
Alex McElree, Advisor
Homeless and an alcoholic after three tours of duty in Vietnam, Alex got help then helped others. He started "Operation Dignity" in Oakland to speed the process of getting transitional housing. In 2006 the legislature named him California Veteran of the Year.
Voices United for Veterans is a sponsored project of