Our Leadership and Team
At the heart of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is a dedicated team of leaders, professionals, and volunteers united by a shared mission — to preserve and share the rich history and enduring legacy of the United States Marine Corps.
Guided by a distinguished Board of Directors and driven by a passionate staff, our team brings deep experience and unwavering commitment to ensuring the stories of Marines—past, present, and future—are honored, remembered, and shared with the world.
Together, we are stewards of the National Museum of the Marine Corps and champions of educational initiatives, historic preservation, and programs that celebrate the Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment.
We are proud to introduce the individuals who lead our mission forward every day.

MajGen James W. Lukeman, USMC (Ret)
President & CEO

Ms. Jennifer Vanderveld
Chief Operations Officer

Mrs. Sara Hogan
Senior Development Manager

Mrs. Stephanie Grooms
Marketing Manager

Mrs. Nicole Gomez
Events & Support Services Manager
ADDITIONAL TEAM MEMBERS
DATA AND SYSTEMS DIRECTOR: Mr. Joshua Craig
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SUPERVISOR: Mrs. Claudyne Gardiner
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR: Ms. Melissa Velez Nazario
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ASSISTANTS:
- Ms. Vichara Nginn
- Mrs. Sommer Varnell
- Ms. Savannah Russet
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION & GIFT PLANNING MANAGER: Ms. Gayle Union
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/SFMP MANAGER: Mrs. Sharon Hughes
MARKETING ASSISTANT: Ms. Amelie Arbaiza
OFFICE MANAGER: Mrs. Sabrina Linnehan
SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATORS:
- Mrs. Sarah Dillenbeck
- Ms. Kenya Gadsden
- Ms. Victoria Iiams
THEATER & RIFLE RANGE SUPERVISOR: Ms. Jessica Copon
THEATER & RIFLE RANGE ASSOCIATES:
- Ms. Alexandra Cardenas
- Ms. Kira Davis
- Mr. Mason Leon
- Mr. Andrew Porterfield
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Gen Gary Thomas, USMC (Ret)
VICE CHAIRMAN
Mr. Burke Whitman
DIRECTORS
LtCol David B. Armstrong, USMC (Ret)
Ms. Linda Bammann
SgtMaj Mike Barrett, USMC (Ret)
LtGen David G. Bellon, USMC (Ret)
LtCol Michael Geffroy, USMC (Ret)
Mr. Richard Hartnack, Treasurer
Ms. Kristin Houston
Ms. Heather Ichord
Mr. B. Todd Jones, Secretary
SgtMaj Carlton W. Kent, USMC (Ret)
LtCol A.J. Lahaszow, USMC (Ret)
Col Steven P. Logan, USMCR (Ret)
MajGen Arnold L. Punaro, USMC (Ret)
Mrs. Susan M. Rocco
Mr. David L. Stulb
General Thomas D. Waldhauser, USMC (Ret)