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Message from the Chair/Founder

It is truly my privilege to be able to give back and make a positive difference in the lives of our Service Members, Homeless Veterans, Veterans, and their Family members. Through both my military and corporate careers, I have been afforded the opportunity meet and work extraordinary individuals. These experiences coupled with life experiences, have enabled me to build the relationship, network, and knowledge capital that I depend upon every day to give back.

My Dad served 33 years in the Army (Korea, Vietnam, others), after retirement assume the position of Adjacent for the Military Order of Purple (MOPH) and later the Commander of 423rd MOPH. My Mom volunteered as a Gray Lady, Army Community Service Volunteer, Colorado Cares – Foster Care and many other Charities. Between my Mom and Dad, they volunteer over 90 hours a week for their Community (both Military and non-Military and their Families) and were recently honored as Fountain, CO volunteers of the year. One of my brothers served 30 years in the Army (Vietnam, others), came back from retirement and now works as a government civilian with the 4th ID, currently deployed to Iraq. My other brother served 30 years in USMC, my sister is a nurse at Ft. Campbell, and my other sister volunteers with MOPH and an animal placement and care organization. We all realize just how fortunate we are and how many others sacrifice every single day for our way of life. Why give back? Perhaps we should ask ourselves, why not give back of our time, talents and energies to make a positive difference.

A former U.S. Army officer, Ms. Keeser has also served in key executive positions with Northrop Grumman, Booz Allen Hamilton and SRA Corporation. She later launched a government consulting firm, KEMSS, LLC a Woman Owned-Service disabled Veteran Small Business (WO-SDVOSB). As a fifth generation military service member, she supports multiple diversity and volunteer initiatives for Military Service members, Veterans and their Families. She’s an active Board member of: Friends of Lake Accotink Park (FLAP), Fairfax-Falls Church Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness Governing Board, America's Freedom Foundation, Women in Defense Capital Chapter (WID-DC) and is an active volunteer for National Guard Family Readiness Group, a past President of Ravensworth Farm Civic Association, board member of the National Guard Association of United States Corporate Advisory Panel, NGBAA Executive Board, and SRA International -Volunteer of Year and nominated for the Medal of Freedom, selected as finalist for March of Dimes 2013 Herons in Technology, Ms. Keeser is also Founder and Chairman of America's Adopt A Soldier®, a certified 501c3 organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our Service members, Homeless Veterans, Veterans and their Families and the National Capital Area Veterans Service Foundation (NCAVSF) – dedicated to serving the missions of the DC Veterans Medical Center serving over 80,000 Veterans in (MS/DC/VA). Ms. Keeser is the recipient of two Patriotic Civilian Service Award's and holds a Presidential Appointment as an active S.S. Board Member.



Honorary Co-Chairman

Lee Harvey founded Lee Harvey Consulting, LLC in early September, 2009 upon his retirement from the U.S. Army - culminating a successful career spanning over 33 years.

Prior to his retirement - Lee was appointed as one of the Deputy Program Executive Officer's, Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS). Since early January 2004, Mr. Harvey was responsible for the management of business information systems development, integration, and overall program implementation functions including the acquisition, personnel, medical, distance learning, installation management and reserve component domains. Prior to becoming a DPEO EIS, Mr. Harvey served as the Program Director for Army University Access Online - eArmyU, reporting to the Army's Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. He was directly responsible for all aspects of program management for the $450 million program.

Mr. Harvey previously served as the Director of Acquisition Management for the Army's Communications Electronics Command Acquisition Center - Washington. In that capacity he was responsible for awarding $500 million in new contracts each year and managing approximately $2 billion in existing contracts.

Mr. Harvey has over 33 years of experience as a leader in the Information Technology Management and Government Contracting fields, is a veteran of the United States Army, a graduate of the IAC partners program and a current IAC Fellow.



Chief Financial Officer

Ms Davis has served in the US Air Force and US Army as a contracting officer both as an active duty airman and as a Civil Servant. She now is a business partner in 2 small woman owned businesses, TMCI-The McVey Company Inc. and Valytics, LLC. She's an active member for National Guard Bureau Alumni Association (NGBAA), National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC). Robin spent many years supporting the NGBAA and various breast cancer charity organizations.

Ms Davis's over 30 years of business - financial and contract management expertise is actively used to oversee the entire spectrum and financial posture of America's Adopt A Soldier®.

 Mary Keeser - Chair - America's Adopt a Soldier

Mary Keeser,
Chair/Founder

Lee Harvey - Honorary Co-Chairman - America's Adopt a Soldier

Lee Harvey,
Honorary Co-Chairman

Robin Davis - Chief Financial Officer - America's Adopt a Soldier

Robin Davis,
Chief Financial Officer