ABOUT

Our PTSD 12-Step Recovery Fellowship is a crucial resource, offering a strong and ongoing support system specifically designed for veterans and first responders who suffer from PTSD. Our fellowship builds on the proven principles of various 12-Step programs, which have demonstrated remarkable effectiveness in a wide range of recovery settings. Our unique approach is inclusive and non-denominational, thus allowing our members from all backgrounds to find comfort, strength, and recovery from PTSD.

Compassion
We meet each person with dignity, empathy, and respect, honoring the courage it takes to seek help.
Community
Shared experience creates strength. We heal by supporting one another, side by side.
Integrity
Honesty, accountability, and trust form the backbone of our fellowship and guide every interaction.
Hope
We believe recovery is possible for everyone, and we walk together toward a brighter future, one step at a time.
Service
As many have served others throughout their careers, we now serve one another through support, understanding, and fellowship.

Born in 1940 and raised in a hardworking, humble family, Orville’s life took a profound turn at age 17 when he joined the U.S. Navy. Early exposure to trauma — including surviving a devastating 1961 plane crash that killed most of his crew — led to decades of undiagnosed PTSD. Like many Veterans, he coped in silence, turning to alcohol and carrying the belief that he had failed the men who died beside him.

His journey included years of struggle: alcoholism, nightmares, survivor’s guilt, and multiple suicide attempts. It wasn’t until he entered treatment in 1979 and later received an accurate PTSD diagnosis over 50 years after the crash that true healing began. Through faith, the 12 steps, and trauma-focused therapy, he found clarity, peace, and purpose.

After nearly five decades of sobriety and over ten years free from debilitating PTSD symptoms, Orville founded this fellowship to ensure that other Veterans and First Responders would never have to walk the path alone or wait a lifetime for help. His story is the foundation of the program: resilience, hope, and a belief that healing is possible at any stage of life.

1. We admitted that we were powerless over the effects of PTSD —that our lives had become unmanageable.

2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.

4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves, identifying the effects of PTSD on our lives.

5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our PTSD.

6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. 7. Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.

8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, including ourselves, and became willing to make amends to them all.

9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

10. Continued to take personal inventory and, when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.

11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.

12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others suffering from PTSD, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

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Military
U.S. Navy Avionics Technician, (1957-1964), Control Tower Operator in Guam, 3,500+ hours as a CIC Enlisted Crew Leader on a 21-man reconnaissance WV-2 aircraft, flying national security missions from 1959 to 1961 as the senior enlisted petty officer. Duties included the primary training and overseeing of ten specialty-trained crewmen, operating a variety of electronic devices to intercept, monitor, and record adversaries' communications; evaluate radar system capabilities; fire control tracking devices, essential for detecting any potential surprise attacks on Canada and the U.S., while reporting to the NSA and NORAD.

Consultant, (2005 – Current)
Pure Power Technologies
Energy Innovations Foundation
Spain’s Acciona Star One

President, Pure Power Technologies, (2001-2005)

CEO, Nevada Carbon, Inc. (1996 – 2001)

Vice President, Director of Business Development, Sustainable Technologies (1993 – 1995)

Senior Project Manager, Hydrogen Engineering Associates (1991 – 1993)

Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing (1988 – 1990)

Division Manager, Duro-Test Corporation (1979 – 1988)

Public Relations and Marketing Consultant, Promotions Unlimited, Inc. (1975 – 1979)

Executive Director, Orange County Veterans Advisory Council (1973 – 1974)

Administrative Assistant, to County Commissioner Robert Batten (1973-1974)

Outreach Director, Coast Community College (1971 – 1973)

Electronics Engineer – Aerospace and Computer Industry (1965 – 1971)
Goodyear Aerospace – R& D Engineer
Control Data Corporation – Computer Field Engineer
Telex Corporation – Computer Field Engineer
Ampex Corporation – Computer Tech Support Manager

Boards, Committees, and Community Service
Vice President of the Sustainable Energy Group of Southern Nevada
Nevada Sustainable Energy Council
Nevada Science and Technology Corridor
GlobeEx Green Technologies Conference
Western Area Power Association (WAPA)
Technical review of workbooks and videotapes for K-6 throughout the U.S.
WestCare, Chairman / Vice Chairman / Board of Directors
Lobbyist in Nevada and Washington for Renewable / Sustainable technologies

Education
USN - Undergraduate degree in Electronics Engineering
Orange Coast College – Journalism and Marketing
Santa Ana College – Business Administration

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SUMMARY
Highly accomplished military lawyer, professor, and strategic leader with 20+ years of progressive legal and executive experience across the Department of Defense and National Guard. Proven record delivering advanced counsel to executive leadership, overseeing legal teams, and championing policy, compliance, and organizational transformation. Recognized expertise in administrative, employment, and operational law; accomplished in interagency collaboration and complex decision-making; and reputed for meeting the most demanding and complex challenges under difficult deadlines and time constraints.

PROFESSIONAL EXERIENCE
National Guard Bureau Office of General Counsel, Arlington, VA
Serves as principal senior attorney for matters involving personnel, labor, and employment, and other actions in the J1 portfolio. Advise leaders on the authorities and responsibilities of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and Adjutants General. Lead counsel advising senior leadership on Executive Order impacts on personnel and employment procedures. Provide specialized legal advice and assistance on complex legal problems involving the processing and disposition of administrative discrimination complaints and civil litigation. Implements the Integrated Primary Prevention Program and serves as a conduit for IPPW attorneys in the states. Represents NGB in litigation. Participates in the NGB Alternative Dispute Resolutions Program. Serves as a Military Equal Opportunity Hearing Officer (Administrative Law Judge) with an active docket.
The Center for Strategic Leadership, US Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, PA
United States Army Reserve Individual Mobilization Augmentee, Operations Officer I Aug 2024 - Present Provides experiential education, Senior Leader education, support to Army Senior Leader research, and support to both (USA WC) and Army Senior Leader strategic communication efforts. Develops and facilitates world-class events (workshops, symposia, conferences, games, and exercises) focused on a broad range of strategic leadership and national security issues and concepts in support of the USAWC, the Army, and the Interagency and Joint Communities. Served as editor to the Homeland Defense Symposium Compendium.

National Defense University, Eisenhower School, Ft. McNair, DC
Assistant Professor I Jul 2023 -Aug 2024
Educated US and international students in a Joint, Combined, and Interagency environment with a curriculum designed to develop strategic thinkers and national security policymakers. Professor for Industrial Mobilization and Competition as well as Military Strategy and War fighting. Facilitated the National Security Exercise and the National Resource Exercise. Mentored National Guard students. Served on the "Women Peace and Security" writing committee. Faculty Advisor to the "Women in National Security" and "Optimized Leadership" student groups. Supported RAND/OSD studies on implementing Independent Review Commission recommendations.
Maryland National Guard, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Baltimore, MD
Staff Judge Advocate (General Counsel) I Mar 2015 -Jul 2023
Senior legal advisor to statewide military executive leadership in the Maryland National Guard. Responsible for all legal affairs throughout the joint organization of 6,700+ personnel. Advisor to the Adjutant General. Supervised all legal professionals. Established legal policy for the joint organization. Provided timely and effective legal advice and counsel on a broad range of issues including personnel, labor, and employment law; national security; and administrative litigation. Widely regarded as an expert on understanding and communicating novel legal issues involving Title 10 and Title 32 authorities andNational Guard operations. Flexible and responsive counselor in crisis and fluid environments, including states of emergency. Represented the State and its officials in litigation in State and Federal Court.
Prepared agency position papers and drafted agency bills. Represented the MDNG before the MSPB, EEOC, National Guard Bureau Office of Hearing Examiners, and the state unemployment board.
Managed the state Alternative Dispute Resolution program and represented the government in ADR proceedings. Established inter-agency coalition of lawmakers and stakeholders to develop a state code of military justice. Developed ongoing international legal partnership with Estonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Served as team legal advisor in Operational Locked Shields (NATO cyber exercise). Led the charge to overhaul the State's MEO and EEO programs to comply with NGB program. Engaged in outreach activities to promote the legal profession. Selected as the top winner in the Leadership in Law awards during The Daily Record's 2021 program. Lead legal operations during the largest state mobilization of the MDNG in history. Grew the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate by 100% through the implementation of an effective recruiting, development, and retention program.

OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Commander I HHC 1297th Combat Service Support Battalion, a unit of approximately 100 personnel assigned to perform National Guard Response Force duties. Responsible for planning and executing individual training of the Soldiers and collective training of the company towards full mission readiness in support of the battalion and state emergency missions.
Materials Management Officer 11297th Combat Service Support Battalion I Oversaw the planning,
procurement, storage, control, and distribution of supplies and equipment to support the logistical needs of a Brigade Combat Team.
Director, Female Engagement Teams I 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Operation Iraqi
Freedom I Program lead for the nascent program responsible for the selection, training, and assignment of "Lioness" members. Coordinate with Anny and Marine maneuver forces and special operation forces.
Platoon Leader I Officer in charge of a military unit assigned with providing fuel and ammunition to a
Division Aviation Support Battalion. Responsible for effectively using the platoon's resources and for employing, organizing, and directing the platoon during training and operations.

EDUCATION
U.S. Army War College – Master of Strategic Studies, JPME 2, Superior Graduate, 2022
Univ. of Baltimore School of Law I Juris Doctor, Cone. in Public and Government Services, 2006 Pennsylvania State Univ. I B.A. Journalism, Minors Political Science and Military Studies, 2001

BAR ADMISSIONS
Admitted to practice in Maryland I Supreme Court of the United States (2016) I U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (2008) I Maryland Court of Appeals (2007)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
President, Magothy Middle School Parent Teacher Organization I Board Member, Civilian Reserve-Information Sharing and Analysis Center I Volunteer, Women's Memorial I Chapter Advisor, Alpha Sigma Alpha I Board Member, Bay Community Support Services I Coach, Broadneck Youth Sports Girls' Lacrosse I Founder, Broadneck Autism Allies

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Education:
Master of Science, Aromatherapy
Master of Social Work, Clinical
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Bachelor of General Studies, Psychology,
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Employment
Ascension Via Christi
Supervisor of Business Operations, RetainWorks

Military and Government Service
New Mexico Military Academy / U.S. Military West Point
United States Public Health Service Active Duty
Department of Defense, Tricare Management Activity, Office of the Chief Medical Officer,
Behavioral Medicine Division, Addiction Medicine

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Education:
St. Mary's University, San Antonio, TX, United States
Master's degree 2023
Major: Business Administration Honors: Magna Cum Laude
American Military University Charles Town, WV, United States
Bachelor's degree 2021

Employment
Operations Superintendent 10/2022 - 4/2025
United States Air Force (543rd Intelligence Group) San Antonio,
Completed Career 2005 – 2025 as a Colonel.

Previous Military:
USEUCOM Watch Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge 5/2011 - 5/2014
United States Air Force (USEUCOM) Stuttgart, Germany
Counterterrorism Intelligence Analyst 5/2008 - 5/2011
United States Air Force (Joint Analysis Center USEUCOM) RAF Molesworth, United Kingdom
Fusion Center All-Source Analyst and Systems Integration Specialist 3/2005 - 5/2008
United States Air Force (13th Intelligence Squadron) Beale AFB, CA

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Professional History:
2002 – 2013 Owner of Vegas Computer Solutions in Las Vegas, NV
Specialized in: website design, SEO, virus removal, computer repair

1999 -2002 Sr. Network Analyst / Consultant for Terra-Data in Torrance, CA
Office automation, training, system upgrades and administration

1993 – 2001 Operations Consultant for Coins Of The World in Hermosa Beach, CA
Automation of sales / distribution / inventory control / accounting systems

1991 – 1993 Programmer / Analyst for Learning Tree Int’l in Los Angeles, CA
Upgrade and maintain int’l system for customer sales / tracking / advertising

1990 – 1991 Programmer / Analyst for Guess? Jeans Inc. in Los Angeles, CA
Transfer accounting system and data from a local platform to a networked system

1989 – 1991 Software Specialist for US West / CDS in West Covina, CA
Major contributor / designer to the 911 system used locally and nationwide

1988 – 1989 Senior Programmer Analyst for Wells Fargo Realty in Marina Del Rey, CA
Supervise technical staff; develop systems for tracking loans over $1 billion

1984 – 1988 Systems Administrator / Programmer for Harco / VSI in El Segundo, CA
Supervise IT department, install remote offices, and develop custom software

Technical Certifications:
A+, Network+, A+ DOS/Microsoft Windows Service Technician, HP Systems Operations, PC Service & Support, MS-DOS/Windows Techniques, System Upgrades, System Troubleshooting Printers & Networks, UNIX/LINUX: Fundamentals / System and Network Administration; Security; Installation; Configuration; Programming; Internet; TCPIP; Data Communications

Education:
California State Long Beach: BS degree in Engineering / Computer Science
Learning Tree University: Various Technical Certifications
University of Redlands: Continuing Education classes
El Camino College: AA degree in Data Processing

Achievements:
Presidential Advisory Board Member to the Trump administration 2018 – 2021
Presidential Advisory Board Member to the Biden administration 2021 – 2025
Advisor to the Crisis Support Services of Nevada 2022
Lifetime Membership in the Main Street Chamber of Nevada

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Accounting Specialist — D & H Flagging | Portland, OR May 2023 – Present
Payroll, accounts receivable & payables, invoicing, human resources, account reconciliation, budgets, account analysis, weekly reports to General Manager, purchasing, receiving, training

Accounting & Administrative Assistant (HR Support) — Americold | Henderson, NV January 2021 – April 2023
Accounts receivable / payable, account analysis, monthly / quarterly reports to corporate,
inventory control, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, human resources, payroll, employee training

Human Resources, Safety & COVID Coordinator — Pacific Seafood | Newport, OR March 2019 – December 2020
Payroll, hiring employees, training, safety compliance, safety training, Covid safety implementation and compliance, local, state, federal compliance, administrative support, hazardous material training

Process Safety Compliance Mgr. / Exec Assist (Operations Support) — Americold | NV, AZ, WA, OR July 2013 – February 2019
Accounts receivable / payable, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, budgets, account analysis

Restaurant Manager — One55 Water Café | Henderson, NV October 2010 – June 2011

Owner & Operator — Housekeeping Etc | Las Vegas, NV July 2005 – September 2010

Technical Skills: QuickBooks, Peachtree Accounting, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Windows OS (7 – 11), UltiPro, Kronos, SAP, ISN, SiteHawk, ASPM, AS/400

Military Service:
Air National Guard – Honorable Discharge 1982

Education:
Mt Hood Community College – Business Major
Roosevelt High School – Portland Oregon

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I have been in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction since July 15, 1989. Over the years, I have been involved in various 12-step programs, primarily Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Through these programs, I have had the opportunity to sponsor many women, guiding them through the 12-step process and supporting them in their recovery.
In my 40s, I served on the board of a mental health clinic as a patient advocate. This experience helped me understand how a mental health clinic operates and how the board makes decisions that affect patient care. In my late 40s, I acted as the executive director for a small non-profit organization that supported individuals with mental and emotional disorders.
I live with complex PTSD (cPTSD), which I developed partly due to receiving incorrect diagnoses and treatments for multiple mental disorders in adulthood. In 2023, at the age of 59, I finally received an accurate diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, level one (ASD-1). This diagnosis has been life-changing and has answered many questions I had about my life experiences.
The knowledge I have gained over the past few years through formal education and personal research has fueled my desire to work with organizations like PTSD Anonymous. I hope to play a role in helping others who, like me, are seeking peer support in learning how to live with PTSD and cPTSD. Currently, I am nearing the completion of a B.S. in Psychology from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. I believe that the knowledge acquired through my studies will enhance my ability to serve and support those seeking recovery through PTSD Anonymous.

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Dr. McCrea has over 25 years of experience in mental health therapies and holds several psychology certifications. His private practice primarily focuses on treating trauma in a diverse range of clients, often including multicultural counseling. After experiencing a catastrophic event that led to his own battle with PTSD, he expanded his services to provide therapy sessions specifically for both female and male veterans, as well as first responders with PTSD. His expertise in substance abuse counseling and facilitating group therapy sessions will greatly aid our Fellowship in its mission to provide maximum support to our members.

Dr. McCrea is also deeply interested in establishing a long-term study on PTSD that incorporates multicultural and gender perspectives, focusing on recovery outcomes and the continuity of care provided by the Fellowship 12-Step program. Aware of the statistics indicating that veterans and first responders experience some of the highest rates of PTSD and suicide, he believes that the study's findings could significantly aid the Fellowship in developing effective methodologies that would benefit all providers of PTSD care.

It is anticipated that the collection, compilation, and categorization will be accomplished with AI, implemented by Dr. McCrea and the Fellowships CTO, Guy Arbuthnot.

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Work History
1988 to 1992 – US Navy (retired), Aviation Boatswains Mate Equipment
Maintained catapult launch equipment, launched jets from catapult 1 and 2.
Decorated Gulf War Veteran. Promoted to Topside Safety Petty Officer, supervised catapult crews to be a cohesive unit and operate as an effective team.

1994 to 2001 – Machinist, Supervisor Sunset Manufacturing
CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer, CNC Instructor, CNC Setup Technician. I supervised swing shift with 18 CNC operators, setup the jobs for production, wrote / edit programs for production, ensured the CNC operators were efficient and the jobs profitable. We machined parts for aerospace industries, Toyota Racing Development, FLIR Systems, Warn Manufacturing and others.

2001 to 2008 – The Fourth R, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
SQL Database Administration, Microsoft Certified Security Administrator, Microsoft Certified Professional, A+. I taught Microsoft Certifications to IT professionals in the Las Vegas valley. We had IT professionals from all over the U.S. come to get certified. I worked directly with the Veterans to get Veterans trained and certified to work in the IT industry. I worked with the major Las Vegas casinos to get their IT professionals certified as well.

2008 to 2012 – Adobe Communications, Electrician / Communication and Security Specialist
We installed high end communication and security systems all over Nevada for major casinos and military bases. We built out and installed card access, facial recognition, biometric security systems, and hybrid communication systems per the client’s specifications.

2008 to 2012 – ETT Gaming, Systems Division Manager
Oversaw the daily operations of the Systems Division, Installed and maintained Proprietary Gaming software, the equipment it ran on, POS equipment and systems. This integral and sophisticated system was responsible for generating millions of dollars per month in revenue.

2012 to Present – Retired
Currently, I volunteer my time working in a spiritual program that helps people change and recover their lives. I personally mentor people who need help. I am on the Board of Directors and manage all aspects of the business.

About me
I am a stage four cancer survivor. I was diagnosed in December of 1991 after our tour in the Middle East. I served on board the USS Independence CV 62. I launched F14, F18, A6 and EA6 jets off of the flight deck. I enjoy being a part of something bigger than myself and I have a cheerful readiness to be of service anywhere I might be useful.

Education
Walter Knott Elementary
Buena Park High
Cypress College

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Career

Lt. U.S. Navy - Supply Officer – USS Platte (AO-24) - 1966-1970

Principal – Arthur Young & Co. (nka Ernst & Young) - Auditor & Business Consultant – 1970-1980

Senior Vice-President Finance & Operations – Liberty Bank – 1980-1983

Owner & CFO – Memory Lane Computers – (13th largest Apple Dealer) -1983-1986

CFO of various real estate development companies in Hawaii – 1987-1996

CFO – Apple Investments, Las Vegas – construction of service stations & fast food restaurants 1996-1999

Quality Control Officer of construction of Alladin Hotel – 2000-2004

CFO – construction of $300 million Park Place Condominium – 2005-2008

CFO – construction of $600 million Panorama Towers Condominium – 2009-2012

CFO and Part-Owner – Innovative Aspects LLC, Houston, TX – 2014-2024

Education / Other

UCLA - Bachelor of Science – Accounting & Finance – 1665

California State University – Long Beach – 1970 (graduated top of class)

Certified Public Accountant

90% VA disability with PTSB

27 years sober

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Innovative and articulate business professional with a proven record of leadership and increased responsibility across for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Compassionate and strategic leader skilled in operations, financial management, and relationship building to advance organizational goals.
Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative team player with ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

CORE COMPETENCIES
Budget Management • Financial Reporting • Strategic Planning • Process Improvement • Operational Efficiency • Grant Administration • Donor Relations Vendor Management • Nonprofit Compliance • Program Development • Staff Supervision • Human Resources Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Harvey E. Najim Charitable Foundation – San Antonio, TX Senior Director of Operations | Nov 2025–Present
Director – Grants & Operations | Mar 2024–Oct 2025
Grants Manager | Mar 2023–Feb 2024
Develop and manage the annual operating budget; deliver monthly financial reports, forecasts, and year-end documentation for Board and Finance Committee review.
Oversee all accounting functions in QuickBooks, ensuring accurate reconciliation, timely payments, and expense tracking.
Coordinate Donor Advised Fund (DAF) distributions, including financial tracking and reporting.
Monitor and report annual organizational statistics for internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure sound fiscal management and compliance with nonprofit audit standards and financial regulations.
Manage all operational service contracts and vendor relationships.
Lead HR operations including benefits administration, compliance with labor laws, and employee relations.
Partner with the President on staffing strategies, workforce planning, and organizational development.
Oversee scholarship program administration with third-party partners, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clear communication.
Chaminade College Preparatory School – St. Louis, MO Special Fundraising Manager | Oct 2020–Feb 2023
Exceeded fundraising growth goals by 50% within six months by securing new funding partnerships.
Expanded volunteer database through relationship cultivation, increasing family participation year over year.
Collaborated with faculty, staff, and administration to plan and implement successful fundraising events.
Managed the OneCause fundraising platform, including web design, donor management, and financial reporting.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Gateway Chapter, St. Louis, MO Campaign Director | Nov 2019–Jul 2020
Directed Man/Woman of the Year and Students of the Year fundraising campaigns; exceeded revenue goal by 22%.
Implemented best practices in revenue generation and marketing, contributing to overall chapter growth.
Supervised and trained campaign staff with focus on volunteer development and fundraising effectiveness.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Gulf Coast – Galveston, TX Executive Director | May 2016–Nov 2019
Oversaw all operations, programs, and strategic planning for mentoring programs serving 200+ volunteers and youth.
Reduced fundraising expenses by 69% and increased event revenue by 18%.
Developed and executed strategic business plans, budgets, and organizational policies.
Cultivated strong donor and corporate relationships to enhance financial sustainability.
Led rebranding initiatives and integrated technology to modernize fundraising campaigns.
Cenpatico – St. Louis, MO
Director, Compliance | Jun 2011–Nov 2015
Designed and managed NAMI fundraising campaigns for four consecutive years, strengthening community partnerships.
Authored responses to federal and state RFPs and supported new business implementations.
Improved timeliness and accuracy of over 1,500 contract and regulatory deliverables by 35%, closing corrective actions successfully.

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
Meals on Wheels, San Antonio Food Bank, Shriners Hospital for Children, Second Chance Ranch Animal Rescue, Boy Scouts of America, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

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Employment History:
2023 to present – Retired

2018 to 2021 – Fresenius Hemodialysis Technician

2012 to 2018 – Lake Havasu City Regional, Lead Laboratory Assistant II/ Head of Point of care
Opened and coordinated off site Urgent Care. Part of Neonatal lifting, Trauma Team, over seen the skill of nursing and Phlebotomy students from MCC. IV starts and blood draws with proper post bandages. Policy and procedures of all labs, infection control, and quality of service

2004 to 2011 – San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, Laboratory Office Coordinator/ IT building and maintenance interface between McKesson -Mayo and Quest Diagnostic. Helped implement cross department training. Member of the Trauma Team, National Disaster Triage Team. Worked in coordination with Human Resources for new employee orientation.
California Nursing Education, Phlebotomy Skills instructor.

2002 to 2004 – Rancho Springs Medical Center, Laboratory Office coordinator/ Assistant II
I worked in microbiology department and did all the billing for Blood bank and specialized in send outs to specialty Labs. I worked with the children oncology department drawing labs.

2000 to 2002 – Hemet Regional / Riverside General Hospital, Histotechnician
Specialized in bone marrow collection with the pathologist team, preparing tissue samples for microscopic examination. Supervised reports and updates to patient’s Medical Records.

1998 to 1999 – Mt. San Jacinto College
Completed my theory and skills training for AMR Emergencies services, along with in-field training, ED technician, Lab Assistant.

1995 to 1999 – Bradley Gardens, Assisted Living / Retirement Home Specialist
Specialized in all aspects of Assisted Living and Retirement Home operations, catering focused on serving the men and women who served in WWI, WWII, and Vietnam.

Education
Buena Park Elementary / Parkridge elementary
San Jacinto High School / Alessandro High School
Mt. San Jacinto College

Service
Ongoing work in the spiritual community, primarily focused on using my health care skills to assist nonprofit organizations, the homeless, and various nursing facilities and related hospitality aid centers.

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Professional Summary
An executive with over 35 years of success across the non-profit, federal, and commercial sectors. I am also a 22-year USAF veteran experienced with the VA (SNHCS) and currently a 100% disabled rated veteran. I served as President for the State of Utah Air Force Association whose mission it was to educate, advocate and support. Adept in navigating complex negotiations, acquisitions, policy landscapes, political circles with experience in over 80 countries. Deep knowledge of large and small business, veteran, and non-profit programs.

Military and Government Experience
US Air Force Academy BS, Management, Colorado Springs, CO, 1982-1896
Undergraduate Pilot Training, Williams AFB, AZ 186-1987
41st Military Airlift Squadron, C-141 Flight Examiner, Charleston, SC, 1987-1993
Special Operations Low Level (SOLL) II Aircraft Commander
Operation Just Cause, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Operation Iraqi Freedom

22nd Airlift Squadron. B-727 and B-707 Flight Examiner, Andrews AFB, MD, 1993-1995
Team Travel – multiple worldwide Operations

486th Flight Test Squadron, Initial cadre, B-727/757/767 pilot, Eglin AFB, FL, 1995 - 1997
Special Tactics Division Lead

66 Air Operations Squadron. Special Projects Divion Lead, pilot, Ft. Bragg, NC 1997-2000
Special Missions Division Lead
$600M budget on unique AFSOC and JSOC aircraft
Multiple worldwide operations

GBLC, USAFR, Mission Planning Software Sustainment, Director, Hill AFB, UT 2000 - 2005
Led 300+ personnel across 100+ locations supporting DoD weapon systems.
Oversaw sustainment of 75 Mission Planning Environments software and hardware
Led large 2000+ attendee events supporting warfighters worldwide
USAFR, Counterterrorism Advisor, Depts of Defense and State, Pentagon/State Dept, 2005-2008
Counterterrorism Specialist, US Attorney, SLC, Utah, DoJ, Joint Terrorism Task Force, 2004-6

Education & Credentials
🎓 MBA, Florida Institute of Technology / 🎓 BS in Management, U.S. Air Force Academy
🔐 Secret Clearance (Previously TS/SCI special access programs)
🛡️President, Air Force Association – State of Utah
🧠 Board Member: SoS Security Consortium | Utah Center for Innovation & Design | GMRE
Combat Veteran, 100% Service Disabled, LtCol (ret), 22 years of service

Understanding PTSD,

﻿Supporting Those Who Served

Because healing begins with understanding.

About the Fellowship

A Safe Place to Begin Healing

Why We Exist

Mission, Vision, and Values

Our Mission

Our Vision

Our Core Values

What We Do

Peer Support & Fellowship

A Structured

12-Step Path

Long-Term Emotional Support

Education & Awareness

How the Fellowship Helps

The Power of Shared Experience

A 12-Step Approach Designed for PTSD

Long-Term Support, Not a Temporary Solution

Meet the Founder

Orville Keith Thomas

The 12 Steps﻿

Meet Our Team

Keith Thomas

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Michael Gansler

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Ron Brenners

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Patrick Locke

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Ms. Rose Forrest

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Willie R. Thomas II

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Kendall Runnebaum

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John Clay Tarpley

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Guy Arbuthnot

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Ruth Clark

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Jacqueline Burrow

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Dr. James Patrick McCrea

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Gerald Moore

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Bob Beenken

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Shannon Gansler

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Naomi Forest

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Jay Mosley

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PTSD Research & Reports

Founding Contributors﻿

Supporting Those Who Served

The Power of
Shared Experience

Long-Term Support,
Not a Temporary Solution

The 12 Steps

Founding Contributors