Our Staff

Dedicated to Improving Homeless Veteran's Lives

Veteran's Support Network wouldn't be possible without donations, volunteers, and our staff of knowledgeable, experienced professionals. Below, you can learn more about our passionate staff.

President

Edward H. Manley

  • Retired Navy Lt. Commander
  • President of the International Food Service Executives Association for 18 years
  • Currently President of the Foodservice Institute
  • Chairman of the Board-elect of the International Food Service Executives Association
  • Resides in Pompano Beach, Florida

Senior Vice-President

1SG Markos Mendoza

  • Army Reserve, currently activated
  • Resides in Las Vegas, NV
  • Extensive experience in hotels and restaurants, including Caesars Entertainment, Wynn Resorts, and as opening GM for Chef Robert Irvine's restaurant at the Tropicana

Secretary

Deborah L. Szymchack

  • Vice President and Branch Manager for Raymond James Financial, Portage, MI
  • Resides in Kalamazoo, MI
  • Daughter of Edward H. Manley

Treasurer

Patrick Moore

  • Retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt.
  • Former Senior Enlisted Aide to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force
  • Recently responsible for protocol at the Defense Threat Agency
  • Resides in Alexandria, Virginia

Board Member

Jesus Guillen

  • Retired Navy Chief Culinary Specialist, submariner
  • Former food broker
  • Resides in Honolulu, Hawaii

Board Member

Michael E. Manley

  • Sales Manager, Caribbean Division for Jeld-Wen Corporation
  • Formerly with E.H. Manley and Associates, managing HQ and military awards conferences
  • Resides in Lake Worth, FL

Board Member

Zachary Green

  • Marine Corps veteran
  • Management consultant using the Marine Corps ethos
  • Author of Warrior Entrepreneur (Amazon #1 bestseller)
  • Founder of LumWare, growing from his trunk to $30 million in sales
  • Helps firefighters navigate fires and develops new training methods for the Foodservice Institute
  • Branding the "Manley Method"

If you're eager to support our fellow Americans, we encourage you to reach out and take the next step. The Vet Support Network and its partners look forward to working with you.

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