The Board of Trustees
LTC Peter C. Kinney III (Ret)
Currently an operations analyst at the Center for the Army Profession and Ethic, West Point, Pete served as an infantry officer in Europe, Japan and the Middle East and as a strategist for then-Lt. Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf. Airborne and Ranger qualified, he earned the Expert Infantry Badge, the Combat Infantry Badge and commanded 1st Battalion 187th Infantry, 3rd Brigade in the 101st Airborne Division, the Rakkasans. During Operation Desert Storm his brigade flew to within 90 miles of Baghdad, cut Highway 8 and destroyed the Al Faw Republican Guards Division.
Following nearly four decades of active duty, he managed a construction company in New York City, worked on Wall Street and returned to Army service in Iraq for the Army’s Intelligence and Security Command managing a civilian workforce of 10,000 translators in support of the Army, State Department and CIA. Pete then worked as the university chief of staff for the New York Institute of Technology until retiring from full-time work in 2017.
From Ashland, Massachusetts, and graduate of the United States Military Academy (Class of 1975) and Harvard University graduate school, Pete has been married for 45 years to Patricia (Trish) Kinney, a sergeant major’s daughter he met at the West Point PX. He and his wife have three children and seven grandchildren and live in Fort Montgomery, New York.
Jim Durrett
Born and raised in Montgomery County and having attended the University of Tennessee and Austin Peay State University, Jim began his career in public service in 1977 with Clarksville’s Street Department. Public service has been a natural fit for him as his father, Bobby Durrett, served on the Clarksville City Council for more than 24 years.
Jim served the citizens of Clarksville-Montgomery County for 31 years as the director of streets and chief of staff for the City of Clarksville. He then was elected to two terms as mayor of Montgomery County and successfully worked to revitalize downtown Clarksville. Forming partnerships with the Fort Campbell U.S. Army Base, APSU, the Clarksville Montgomery County School System and other local organizations, he has a long history of community involvement. He also is past president of the Downtown Kiwanis and past president of Leadership Clarksville.
In addition to serving as the past chairman of the Military Affairs Committee and of the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce Customs House Museum board of trustees, he was the past president of Tennessee Public Works Association where he was named Public Works Person of the Year for the State of Tennessee. Jim and his wife, Mary, live in Montgomery County, and have three children and five grandchildren.
Lowell Goldman
As President & COO of RSL Holdings, Lowell is responsible for the successful execution of the respective mission statements of the operating entities under RSL Holdings: Lipman Brothers, R.S. Lipman Company, and R.S. Lipman Brewing Company. While working closely with Robert Lipman, the Lipman team managers, suppliers and customers, Lowell’s focus is on the ongoing growth in the markets Lipman serves. Lowell joined Lipman in 2012 as the Director of Operations. He served in the U.S. Army from 2000-2008, achieving the rank of Captain with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. A graduate of Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Lowell also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Terry Hamby
Affiliation: Commissioner, U.S. World War One Centennial Commission
Terry Hamby is a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served as a member of the Naval Air Wing. Post-Vietnam, Terry served in the U.S. Army reserves until his retirement in 1993. He is a fifth-generation soldier.
Terry founded BMAR & Associates in 1991, which provides complex logistic and support services to the Department of Defense. BMAR & Associates was acquired in 2005 by Linc Government Services. At the time of acquisition, BMAR employed about 1,500 employees.
In December 2016, Terry was appointed by Senate Majority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell as a Commissioner of the U.S. World War One Centennial Commission in Washington, D.C.
As a member of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Board of Directors, Terry is an advocate for sustainable land management practices through the utilization of cover crops, adaptive grazing, compost, no-till and soil health improvement practices.
Terry lives in Kentucky. He is married to Caroline, who is the CEO of Facilities Services Inc.
Lori Harper
From Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lori most recently worked as the division vice president in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, for the Rogers Group Inc., a 115-year-old privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction services company with quarry and asphalt construction operations in 10 states.
Some of her past organizational roles include chairing a number of organizations such as the Christian County Chamber, the Association of United States Army Military Affairs, the Kentucky Crushed Stone Association and the Plantmix Asphalt Industry of Kentucky.
With a BA in business management from Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, Lori currently serves as the Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors chair, on the Fort Campbell Historical Foundation board and on the Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs. She also serves on The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, the Pennyrile Area Development District Board, as a Transylvania University trustee and with the Hopkinsville Industrial Foundation. She lives in Hopkinsville with her husband and their two children.
Sean Henry
Affiliation: President and CEO, Nashville Predators
Henry is in his 13 th season as the Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena President, Chief Executive Officer, and Alternate Governor.
The most recent highlight of Henry’s career has been witnessing the Nashville Predators, Bridgestone Arena, Predators Foundation and Ford Ice Centers coming together to address the many needs of people in the Tennessee community. Their response has been a shining light for Nashville and Middle Tennessee. In just six weeks following the tornadoes, more $2.7 million was raised and delivered to the community, with the total surpassing $3.0 million in subsequent weeks.
For Henry, the cornerstone of the franchise has been the organization’s commitment to the community through the Nashville Predators Foundation and the Nashville Predators youth hockey programs. During the 2019-20 season, the Foundation donated over $4 million in cash and in-kind gifts throughout the Nashville community and surrounding areas. The organization’s Hearts of Gold program also infused the area with more than 9,000 community service hours donated by employees, players, and staff. Henry recently played a vital role in the Foundation’s groundbreaking naming partnership with Nashville-based SmileDirectClub which introduced SuperGrants valued up to $100,000, allowing several Tennessee-based organizations to complete large-scale projects in support of education, health, and cultural needs. In 2016, Henry also contributed greatly to the decision to commit $500,000 over the course of five years to AMEND, an innovative YWCA primary prevention initiative dedicated to ending violence against women and girls in our community.
Before leading the Predators, he served for 11 years as the Executive Vice President and COO of the Tampa Bay Lightning, two years as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Unity Motion, and 14 years with Volume Services Inc., where he worked with the Detroit Pistons, St. Louis Rams, and the Washington Redskins.
Henry is grateful for each day he has the opportunity to serve on the boards of the Nashville Predators Foundation, YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, Nashville Downtown Partnership, Nashville Sports Council, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, and The Sports Fund.
MAJ Kent Keirsey (USAR)
After serving as an infantry officer in the United States Army and receiving a Bronze Star while with 101st Airborne in Southwest Baghdad, Kent has spent his post-military career building businesses in both the real estate and health care spaces.
In 2012, he founded Always Endeavor, LLC, home of the Endeavor Team Challenge, the ultimate team fitness adventure. Kent also co-founded a health care technology company and was the chief operating officer and board member of First Leads, which was later acquired by RE/MAX, LLC, where he worked as vice president of strategy. Most recently, he co-founded Acre Labs, Inc., a lower-risk home buying option, and now serves as president and board chairman.
With an MBA and law degree from Stanford University, Kent is a graduate of the United States Military Academy with a degree in international relations. He also serves as a mentor for the Stanford Ignite Post 9/11 Veteran Program and is an active member of the U.S. Army Reserves.
COL (Ret) Mark Kelly
President of Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and recently appointed to the Tennessee Human Rights Commission Board, Mark is a retired U.S. Army Colonel having led soldiers for 26 years. His service spans eight continental United States locations, the Federal Republic of Germany, South Korea and Saudi Arabia.
Elected to the Montgomery County Commission in 2002, Mark also began working as an investor-owner with Keller Williams Realty that very same year. Now the chief operating officer and broker of The Air Assault Team at Keller Williams Realty, he reinforces the team’s commitment to excellence exemplified by being the top real estate team in Clarksville-Montgomery County for a consecutive five-year period.
Originally from Lawrenceville, Virginia, Mark is actively involved in the Clarksville-Montgomery County community where he has lived since 1992. He is married with two children and is on the board of directors of Restore the Warriors Heart program for military families affected by military operations of recent years.
Ben Kimbrough Jr.
A Clarksville, Tennessee native, Ben retired in 2022 as senior vice president at Bank of America where he worked for 45 years. Prior to retirement, he served as the credit risk executive responsible for the bank’s commercial transportation portfolio for North America. As the corporation’s industry owner for transportation for risk management, his responsibilities included helping to determine the company’s overall risk appetite and growth strategies for airlines/airfreight, logistics, road/rail and marine industries. He also served as the credit risk executive for the commercial bank portfolios in Tennessee, Kentucky and Mississippi.
In prior roles, he was responsible for commercial banking risk management for the St. Louis, Houston (South Texas), Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and Arkansas markets.
Ben has a bachelor’s degree in finance from The University of Tennessee.
LTG (Ret) Kevin Mangum
Affiliation: Senior Vice President, Consulting, Teamalystics
The son of Army Aviator, COL Bob Mangum, Kevin grew up wanting to be just like his dad. He graduated from the U.S. Army Military Academy at West Point in 1982 and completed flight training in 1983.
The key event in LTG Mangum’s Army Aviation career was being accepted into Task Force 160…the Night Stalkers in July 1984.
After later assignment to the 101st Airborne Division, he deployed to Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and following graduation from the Army Command and General Staff College in 1993, he rejoined the Night Stalkers where he served another 15 years culminating in him becoming the 160th Regimental Commander in 2005.
In 2010 and 2011, Kevin helped create the U.S. Army Special Operation Aviation Command and became its first Commanding General.
Promoted to Major General he became Army Aviation Branch Chief in 2012. The architect of a major reorganization of Army Aviation, he helped propel it to new standards of excellence.
In 2015, he was asked by the Chief of Staff of the Army to lead the Holistic Army Aviation Task Force (HAATF) which will shape the future of Army Aviation for decades to come. He retired in 2017 after 35 years of service as a model warrior, quiet professional, and Army Aviator.
LTG Mangum also served as a U.S. Army War College Fellow at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. He holds a Masters of Business Administration from Webster University. His military awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and the Master Army Aviator Badge.
SFC (Ret) Joe Maynard
President of JCM Management and the Maynard Family of Companies and a Member ECHO Power Engineering, Joe spent much of his career as a prime power production specialist with the Corps of Engineers. He traveled the world, providing critical infrastructure to developing nations. After retiring from the U.S. Army, he moved to Clarksville, Tennessee, to start a business using the skills he learned during his time in the military. While in the service, he met his wife Cathi, who also was in the Army.
Named Austin Peay State University’s 2020 Philanthropists of the Year, Joe and Cathi are active in the Clarksville community. They have provided Austin Peay State University with sponsorship opportunities with their business, ECHO Power Engineering, and have supported multiple academic areas through the establishment of the Joe and Cathi Maynard Family Fund of Excellence. They also have made significant gifts to create the Dr. Joe E. Maynard Sr. Education Endowment, the George J. Reed Sr. Veterans Scholarship Endowment, and the JoAnn and Frank Hindsley Veterans Endowment.
In addition to their philanthropic work, Joe and Cathi are co-owners of the Top Fuel NHRA Maynard Family Racing Team, Craftpoint Concepts custom millwork and the Trio Hospitality Group.
Ralph J. Schulz
President and CEO of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce since 2006, Ralph is a leader with decades of experience in nonprofit management, marketing and fundraising. He began his career in nonprofit management with Junior Achievement of Nashville, eventually spending 20 years with JA, leading chapters in Jackson, Mississippi; Dallas; and New York City.
Returning to Nashville in 1996, he joined the National Federation of Independent, Business and later Adventure Science Center where he received numerous awards for his business achievements. Through his role at the chamber, Ralph has led the creation of the Academies of Nashville to improve public school performance, established the Moving Forward initiative and developed the annual publication of the Vital Signs report.
Currently serving on numerous civic and nonprofit boards such as the Nashville Health Care Council, Tennessee Business Roundtable, Music City Music Council and the board of trustees of Father Ryan High School, he is a University of Tennessee graduate living in Nashville with his wife, Leeanne. Ralph has four children and six grandchildren.
William S. Stuard (Sammy)
With a long tenure of participation in civic, community, government and professional organizations, Sammy has worked in the community banking industry for more than 40 years. Currently the president, CEO and board chairman of F&M Bank, he also serves as chairman of the ASPIRE Foundation, Chairman of the Clarksville Regional Airport Authority and is a Board member for the Future Farmers of America sponsoring committee.
A native of Adams, Tennessee, Sammy serves as a trustee on the Fort Campbell Historical Foundation and has served three terms as a director of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati representing the state of Tennessee. Past chair affiliations include: the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board, Clarksville Economic Development Council, Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown District Partnership and Leadership Clarksville. A supporter of the Middle Tennessee Workforce Board and Austin Peay State University President’s Circle of Advisors, he is an Austin Peay State University Emerging Leaders Program mentor and the past chairman of Cogioba District of Boy Scouts of America.
Having attended Austin Peay State University, Sammy is a graduate of the Reppert School of Auctioneering, the Tennessee School of Banking at Vanderbilt University and the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.
MG Brian E. Winski (Ret)
Throughout his 37 years of military service, Brian has commanded formations at every echelon with the United States Amy, as well as engaging in Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq combat operations. His assignments have included Deputy Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, director of the Army Operations Directorate at the Pentagon, chief of Army Legislative Affairs at the Pentagon and Capitol Hill and, most recently, Commanding General of the famed 101st Airborne Division.
Retiring from the military as a two-star General, Brian received numerous medals and commendations, including the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters) and the Bronze Star Medal for Valor with five Oak Leaf Clusters. He was awarded the Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Wings, Air Assault Wings and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge with star.
As a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduate, Brian also graduated from Airborne, Air Assault and Ranger school, becoming a master-rated parachutist and later earning his master’s degree from Louisiana State University. He volunteers with the Golden Eagle Battalion and serves as a mentor for Army exercises. He and his wife, Kimberly, live in southeast Wisconsin. Both of their children are officers in the Army.
Foundation Officers
MG Brian E. Winski (Ret)
Throughout his 37 years of military service, Brian has commanded formations at every echelon with the United States Amy, as well as engaging in Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq combat operations. His assignments have included Deputy Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, director of the Army Operations Directorate at the Pentagon, chief of Army Legislative Affairs at the Pentagon and Capitol Hill and, most recently, Commanding General of the famed 101st Airborne Division.
Retiring from the military as a two-star General, Brian received numerous medals and commendations, including the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters) and the Bronze Star Medal for Valor with five Oak Leaf Clusters. He was awarded the Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Wings, Air Assault Wings and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge with star.
As a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduate, Brian also graduated from Airborne, Air Assault and Ranger school, becoming a master-rated parachutist and later earning his master’s degree from Louisiana State University. He volunteers with the Golden Eagle Battalion and serves as a mentor for Army exercises. He and his wife, Kimberly, live in southeast Wisconsin. Both of their children are officers in the Army.
COL (Ret) Jonathan “Jon” Hunter
With 41 years of leadership experience as an Army officer and Department of Army civilian, Jon has worked at all levels of Army installation management. Now, he will manage daily operations and coordinate with Fort Campbell Historical Foundation leadership, community leaders and others to synchronize area events and maximize opportunities to promote the Foundation.
Recognized for his implementation of cost management initiatives and innovative public private partnerships, Jon also served six years as the civilian Deputy Garrison Commander at Fort Campbell. During his tenure, Fort Campbell was twice selected as the best installation in the Army.
A graduate of Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, he brings extensive experience in municipal services, project management, facility management, workforce development and strategic planning. Jon and his family live in the Greater Clarksville area.
Lynn Stokes
Lynn enjoys providing financial counsel to nonprofit organizations and individuals who are close to her heart. She has been an active volunteer at Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County for a number of years and has served as its board president and treasurer. She is an active member of Gateway Christian Church, volunteering her time and expertise to serve as treasurer for 17 years. She also prepares tax returns for qualifying individuals with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program through the United Way.
Lynn started her career as a management analyst with the General Accountability Office (GAO) in Washington, DC. After moving to Clarksville, TN in 1985, she worked as a certified public accountant (CPA) with a local Clarksville accounting firm, preparing tax returns and conducting audits of local governments and nonprofit organizations. She later served as director of internal audit for the City of Clarksville for nine years.
Growing up in Ohio, she graduated from Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. She and her husband, Van, lived in Germany for nine years where they had three sons. They have called Clarksville home for the last 37 years. Lynn and her husband love to travel, particularly to Taiwan to visit with their oldest son and his family.
Advisory Board
Volunteer former military leaders previously assigned to Fort Campbell, KY, distinguished civilian government employees who served at Fort Campbell or local civilian community advocates providing unique advice on the operations and programming of the Foundation and the Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum.
LTG (Ret) Mike Oates Co-Chair
BG (Ret) Bill Forrester Co-Chair
BG (Ret) Scott Brower Co-Chair
BG (Ret) Paul Bontrager
LTC (Ret) Ann Haberzetti
COL (Ret) “Hawk” Ruth
COL (Ret) Randy Cochran
COL (Ret) Richard Polczynski
LTG (Ret) Frank Wiercinski
COL (Ret) Bill Greer
LTG (Ret) John Mulholland
CW5 Bob Huffman
CSM (Ret) Mario Vigil
CW5 (Ret) John Veltriu
Volunteer former military leaders previously assigned to Fort Campbell, KY, distinguished civilian government employees who served at Fort Campbell or local civilian community advocates providing unique advice on the operations and programming of the Foundation and the Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum.
LTG (Ret) Mike Oates Co-Chair
BG (Ret) Bill Forrester Co-Chair
BG (Ret) Scott Brower Co-Chair
BG (Ret) Paul Bontrager
LTC (Ret) Ann Haberzetti
COL (Ret) “Hawk” Ruth
COL (Ret) Randy Cochran
COL (Ret) Richard Polczynski
LTG (Ret) Frank Wiercinski
COL (Ret) Bill Greer
LTG (Ret) John Mulholland
CW5 Bob Huffman
CSM (Ret) Mario Vigil
CW5 (Ret) John Veltriu
Staff
Nita Gilliam: EA
Susan Lee: Office Mgr
Tom Hara: Exhibit Mgr
Jezzi Santos: Gift Shop Mgr
Education Outreach Council
The Education Outreach Council is responsible for encouraging an active partnership with regional education institutions to develop and expand a superb educational outreach civics focused curriculum at the Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum with the goal of the Fort Campbell Historical Foundation and Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum being “an educators best friend”.
BG (Ret) Scott Brower Co-Chair
Fort Campbell Historical Foundation
Dr June Luna-Vedder Co-Chair
Director Clarksville Montgomery County Schools (TN)
Mr. Christopher Bentzel Co-Chair
Superintendent Christian County Schools (KY)
Participating Institutions:
Clarksville Christian School
Fort Campbell Schools (DoDEA)
Austin Peay State University
Vanderbilt University
Lipscomb University
Middle Tennessee State University
Clarksville Montgomery County
Schools (TN)
Christian County Schools (KY)
The Education Outreach Council is responsible for encouraging an active partnership with regional education institutions to develop and expand a superb educational outreach civics focused curriculum at the Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum with the goal of the Fort Campbell Historical Foundation and Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum being “an educators best friend”.
BG (Ret) Scott Brower Co-Chair
Fort Campbell Historical Foundation
Dr June Luna-Vedder Co-Chair
Director Clarksville Montgomery County Schools (TN)
Mr. Christopher Bentzel Co-Chair
Superintendent Christian County Schools (KY)
Participating Institutions:
Clarksville Christian School
Fort Campbell Schools (DoDEA)
Austin Peay State University
Vanderbilt University
Lipscomb University
Middle Tennessee State University
Clarksville Montgomery County Schools (TN)
Christian County Schools (KY)