Troy oversees Operation Homefront’s Information Technology and Logistics & Facilities divisions whose responsibilities include managing the IT systems, applications, and infrastructure as well as the organization’s facilities and logistics. His 20+ year career includes deep experience in technical support, network and systems engineering, and systems management. He was recently confirmed as a Certified Information Systems … Continued

Andre Hawkins joined Operation Homefront as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer in July 2019. In this role, Andre develops, plans, organizes, implements, directs, and evaluates the financial functions and performance of Operation Homefront. He oversees the Accounting and Information Technology departments and supports the OH Senior Team, Finance/Audit Committee, and Board of Directors. Andre has … Continued

John I. Pray, Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret.) has served as Chief Executive Officer of Operation Homefront since 2015. He credits his parents with instilling the importance of service to others and love of country – two core beliefs that have formed the moral compass John has used to guide all the major decisions in his … Continued

Susan Ziesman joined Operation Homefront in 2010 and as VP of Integrated Public Relations provides strategic oversight of the organization’s internal and external communications, media relations, digital engagement and corporate stewardship. Susan has over 20 years’ experience in public relations, communications and digital marketing, working in education and global energy prior to entering the nonprofit … Continued

Scott leads Operation Homefront’s fundraising efforts with individual donors including overseeing annual campaigns, major gift, planned giving, and direct response fundraising initiatives. He also oversees donor relations, gift processing, donor research and stewardship. He joined Operation Homefront in December 2015 as Senior Director of Direct Response before being promoted to Vice President, Individual Giving & … Continued

As Vice President of Marketing at Operation Homefront, Tony Barnett leads the strategic development of marketing campaigns that drive awareness and donor growth for key audiences, elevate content strategy, campaign management and channel performance, and develop partnerships and marketing initiatives to build brand loyalty. With more than 20 years of marketing experience, Tony has an … Continued

Karen began her career with Operation Homefront in 2008 serving as Director of Operations for Texas. She later moved to the national headquarters in San Antonio leading field office transitions and programs, volunteer management, and staff training which evolved into her current role as Chief Human Resources Diversity Officer. Karen has over 30 years in … Continued

Jill Eskin-Smith joined Operation Homefront in 2016 and oversees the acquisition and stewardship of corporate and foundation partnerships across the country. Jill has 25 years of experience in sales, marketing and account management with nationally recognized news media organizations. Prior to joining Operation Homefront, she spent 18 years at USA TODAY where as Director of … Continued