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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.

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MajGen James W. Lukeman, USMC (Ret)

President & CEO

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Ms. Jennifer Vanderveld

Chief Operations Officer

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Mrs. Sara Hogan

Senior Development Manager

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Mrs. Stephanie Grooms

Marketing Manager

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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)