Meet Our Team
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors includes decorated veterans, business leaders, and community advocates who provide strategic guidance and ensure Patriots’ Hall remains mission-focused.
Shorty Barnett
Founding Board Member / Veteran
1945-2023
Amy Doucet
President, Founding Board Member, Daughter of Veteran
Kathryn Chandler
Vice President, Co-Founder, Founding Board Member, Daughter of Veteran
April Diehl
Treasurer, Board Member, Daughter of Veteran
Charlene Miseli
Board Member, Veteran Spouse, Military Parent, Daughter of Veteran
Amy is a seasoned executive and community advocate with over 30 years of leadership at Doucet, a Kleinfelder Company. With deep expertise in civil engineering consulting, GIS/mapping, and entitlement procurement, Amy has played a vital role in the firm’s growth and reputation for excellence across both private and public sector projects.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Amy is one of the founding board members of Patriots’ Hall, where she and her husband, John, were instrumental in designing and building the campus. As a long-time Dripping Springs resident, she serves as a dedicated advocate for local veterans and their families, helping to shape community-based solutions that honor their service. Amy’s commitment to service, sustainability, and her hometown community reflects both her professional integrity and personal passion.
Kathryn is a passionate philanthropist, world traveler, and dedicated advocate for veterans. As the wife of actor Kyle Chandler and mother to two daughters, Sydney and Sawyer, Kathryn balances family life with a deep commitment to giving back.
A founding board member of Patriots’ Hall, Kathryn’s dedication to veteran causes is deeply personal—her late father was a Vietnam veteran and a survivor of Agent Orange exposure. Her generosity and tireless advocacy help ensure veterans and their families receive vital support and community connections.
Despite her husband’s public profile, Kathryn is known for leading a grounded and private life, shaped by authenticity, purpose, and a genuine love of travel and service.
April is a seasoned financial executive, strategic advisor, and community leader with over two decades of experience spanning global consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, and technology. She currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at Quadrant Law Group, where she oversees financial operations, analytics, and process improvements.
April previously held CFO roles at Saggezza and Reboot Illinois and served as Senior Vice President at JPMorgan Chase, where she led risk analytics and portfolio management for a $100 billion commercial loan book. Her early career includes consulting roles at McKinsey & Company and finance leadership at a high-growth tech startup. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BBA in Accounting, magna cum laude, from Texas A&M University.
A CPA and long-time community volunteer, April serves on the Advisory Committee of the Samaritan Center and is active in local education and nonprofit leadership. A Driftwood, Texas resident, she enjoys family time, sports, political discussion, reading, and travel.
Charlene Chalfont Miseli serves as the Senior Director of Programs at the Travis Manion Foundation, where she oversees efforts to empower veterans and families of fallen heroes to lead service initiatives and character development activities. She holds a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida.
Her nonprofit experience spans a range of organizations – from chambers of commerce to those supporting families of fallen heroes, Wounded Warriors, Veterans, youth, and her local community. Charlene, a committed advocate for military spouses, helped launch the first Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Military Spouse Cohort, creating new career pathways into the nonprofit sector.
Charlene returned to Texas in 2021 and made Dripping Springs her home. She enjoys running, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and being outdoors in her free time. Charlene is a proud Army Granddaughter (both sides), Air Force Daughter, Army Niece, Army Sister, Navy Sister-In-Law, Veteran Wife, and PROUD Army Mom.
Chris Lavorato
Board Member, Veteran
Jude Prather
Board Member, Veteran
Matt Jary
Board Member, Veteran
Paula Johnson
Board Member / Veteran Spouse
Chris Lavorato
Board Member, Veteran
Chris is a nationally recognized trial attorney with a distinguished record in complex civil litigation, family law, and criminal defense. With over two decades of legal experience, he has successfully represented individuals, corporations, nonprofits, government entities, and boards of directors—achieving record-setting verdicts and numerous top industry accolades, including multiple Top Verdict recognitions and Super Lawyers honors in both California and Texas.
Currently serving as an attorney at Wynne & Wynne in Austin, Chris handles a wide range of complex matters including family law, employment litigation, and constitutional disputes. His prior roles include serving as Special Counsel in the Texas Attorney General’s General Litigation Division and as a longtime partner at Howry, Breen & Herman, LLP.
A former U.S. Army Blackhawk pilot and company commander, Chris brings military precision and leadership to the courtroom. He is also a dedicated educator, serving as an adjunct professor at Austin Community College and other institutions for over 15 years, teaching courses on legal research, civil litigation, and justice administration.
Beyond his legal practice, Chris is a committed community servant and veterans’ advocate, co-founding the Veteran Lawyers of San Mateo County and volunteering with Texas Search and Rescue. His legal expertise, teaching, publications, and philanthropic contributions have earned him broad recognition as a trusted voice in both the legal and veteran communities.
Jude Prather
Board Member, Veteran
Jude Prather was born and raised in Texas and has been a San Marcos resident since 2001. While attending Southwest Texas State University as a leader in student government Jude worked on legislative achievements such as the Texas State University name change, along with leading efforts to move into Division 1 FBS for Football and establishing the Athletic Service Fee through a student referendum.
After the attacks of 9-11 and the start of the Iraq War Jude felt the call to service dropping out of Texas State University and enlisting in the US Army as an Infantryman through the National Call to Service Enlistment. He eventually served in Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 100th Battalion 442nd Infantry “Go for Broke” Regiment as a Humvee Gunner. Finishing his combat tour in 2009 Prather moved back to San Marcos and using his Post 9-11 GI Bill graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Public Administration.
Called on again to serve Jude was elected to the San Marcos City Council from 2010 to 2016 and 2021 to 2024 serving three terms and as Mayor Pro Tem. Since 2011 Jude has served as the Hays County Veteran Service Officer, establishing a Veteran’s Resource Center in the Historic Courthouse, started a Veterans Treatment Court under the Hays County Courts of Law, created the Hope for Hays Program helping Veterans and families with financial emergency assistance and has passed an ordinance waiving utility deposit for Veterans in the City of San Marcos.
Personally, Jude and his wife Dr. Kathy Martinez-Prather, Executive Director of the Texas School Safety Center, both serve on several local nonprofit boards and other charitable causes. They enjoy spending time with their daughter, Bonnie Rose walking the hill county trails, watching Texas State sports, going to church, home cook meals with family and friends, and when the weather is nice swimming the beautiful San Marcos River.
Matt Jary
Board Member, Veteran
Matt Jary is a U.S. Army veteran and dedicated member of the Board of Directors at Patriot’s Hall, a nonprofit committed to supporting veterans and their families throughout their military careers and beyond. He served as a Tactical Signal Officer, where he was responsible for coordinating and maintaining critical battlefield communications systems.
Following his military service, Matt built a distinguished 25-year career in the optical networking industry, beginning as a network engineer and later serving as a global sales executive for multiple technology startups. Over the course of his career, he led international teams across sales, marketing, and engineering, introduced innovative products, and helped generate billions in global system and service sales.
In addition to his work with Patriot’s Hall, Matt is an active volunteer and certified Texas Master Naturalist, educating youth and adults across Central Texas about the region’s rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems. You can often find him leading hikes at state parks and preserves or teaching classes at local schools and education centers.
Matt attended Texas A&M University, where he earned a B.A. in Communications, and the University of Arizona, where he earned a B.S. in Computer Science.
Paula is a dynamic leader and seasoned community advocate with over two decades of experience in nonprofit development, charitable giving, and outreach initiatives across military, faith-based, and corporate sectors. She currently serves as Charitable Giving Manager at James Avery Artisan Jewelry in Kerrville, Texas, where she leads philanthropy programs supporting communities across the state.
A former Executive Director of “There’s No Place Like Home” in New Orleans, Paula raised over $12 million in disaster relief efforts and partnered with national platforms like Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to rebuild homes for Hurricane Katrina survivors. As a military spouse for over a decade, she served in senior advisory roles at major military installations and institutions, leading fundraising efforts, wellness initiatives, and grief support programs. Her initiatives—ranging from interactive drama programs to grief gardens—have improved the lives of countless service members and families.
Paula holds degrees in theological studies, applied grief counseling, and natural sciences with a focus on naturopathy, and she’s certified in domestic violence advocacy, disaster response, and crisis intervention. Her service has been recognized with the Yellow Rose of Texas Award, Distinguished Volunteer Service honors, and the Presidential Distinguished Service Award from President George W. Bush.
With a heart for service and a talent for building partnerships, Paula continues to mentor military families, advocate for resilient communities, and lead with compassion and innovation.
Scott Leonard
Board Member, Veteran
Tyler Morrow
Board Member / Veteran
Randy Van Camp
Founding Board Member / Veteran
Scott’s over 30-year Marine Corps journey took him from a young VMI graduate to commanding Marines across the Pacific and Middle East. Throughout his journey, Scott led Marines through some of our nation’s most challenging missions, including multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, culminating with two back-to-back deployments commanding the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion in 1st Marine Division.
Whether building critical partnerships as the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center’s commander in the Sierra Nevada mountains or shaping the future of the Marine Corps while serving as Chief of Staff to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Scott’s career was defined by one constant: developing people and strengthening teams.
After his retirement and ongoing transition from active duty, Scott brought that same commitment to the private sector and National Security consulting, as well as helping fellow veterans find their footing in civilian life. He continues to provide service to the nation through his work with organizations like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and supporting the success of the Nation’s small businesses and finding ways to create pathways for veterans entering the workforce.
Scott holds a Master’s in National Security Studies from the U.S. Naval War College, a Master’s in Strategic Studies, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Virginia Military Institute.
Today, when he’s not contributing his strategic experience to Patriots’ Hall, you’ll find Scott hiking in the western mountains with his wife of 37 years or enjoying their adult children and granddaughter — still an outdoorsman at heart, still committed to conservation, and still devoted to ensuring no veteran walks their post-military journey alone.
Tyler is a mission-driven leader and accomplished operations strategist with over a decade of experience spanning military leadership, software development, and government consulting. He currently serves as Practice Area Director at LMI, where he leads strategic initiatives to drive innovation and transformation for federal clients.
Tyler began his career in the U.S. Army, serving as an Infantryman, Signal Officer, and eventually as a Commander in the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). His transition to civilian leadership roles includes a successful tenure as Software Development Unit Lead at the Army Software Factory in Austin, where he bridged technical expertise with mission-critical outcomes.
Tyler holds multiple advanced degrees, including an MBA from the Texas McCombs School of Business (2024), a Master’s in Global Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and an M.S. in IT Project Management from Florida Institute of Technology. His broad skill set—ranging from program and stakeholder management to strategic communications and cross-functional team leadership—equips him to lead with both precision and empathy.
With a track record of results in both public and private sectors, Tyler brings a rare blend of operational insight, technical fluency, and global perspective to every mission he takes on.
Randal P Van Camp, CPA served 21 years as a Finance Officer in the United States Marine Corps, followed by 7 years as the Vice President of Finance for the Marbridge Foundation before partnering with Harold Hoke and forming Hoke, Van Camp & Associates, LLC in 2004. Randy is a graduate of Avila University in Kansas City, MO.
Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board consists of experts in veteran affairs, mental health, business, and community development. Their knowledge and guidance help shape the programs and services we provide to veterans and their families.
Dr. Kevin Lewis
Advisory Board
Kyle Chandler
Advisory Board
Craig Starcher
Advisory Board / Veteran
Kyle Eberly
Advisory Board / Veteran
Dr. Lewis is a dedicated family physician and passionate advocate for veterans’ health needs, proudly continuing a legacy as a third-generation physician. Born and raised in Austin, he is deeply committed to serving his local community with compassion, clinical excellence, and a strong sense of purpose.
He earned his undergraduate degree cum laude from the University of North Texas, majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry, before completing his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. Dr. Lewis returned to Austin to complete his residency in family medicine through the University of Texas Southwestern/Seton Family of Hospitals program.
Known for his approachable care and commitment to whole-person wellness, Dr. Lewis brings both deep expertise and heart to his work—especially in supporting the unique healthcare needs of veterans and their families.
Kyle is an Emmy Award–winning actor best known for his roles in Friday Night Lights, Bloodline, Argo, and Manchester by the Sea. Beyond his acclaimed film and television career, Kyle is a dedicated advocate for veterans and a strong supporter of charitable causes. Kyle joined local leaders and veterans to guide the development and building of our campus over the past five years.
Craig is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, civic leader, and Senior Change Management Program Manager with a career dedicated to building better systems, stronger teams, and more resilient communities. A passionate advocate for veteran transition and reintegration, Craig has championed efforts that support military families through software innovation, government reform, and local economic development.
His diverse career spans the military, nonprofit, fintech, defense, and public sectors. He has overseen financial portfolios ranging from $4 million to $4 billion, led the creation of enterprise financial platforms for the Marine Corps, and helped modernize infrastructure and permitting systems for local governments across Texas—delivering cost savings and enabling sustainable growth.
Craig serves as Chairman of the City of Dripping Springs Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ), sits on the boards of several veteran-focused nonprofits, and frequently mentors emerging leaders. His educational background includes a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Liberty University, an MBA from East Texas A&M University (recognized for global research excellence), and a bachelor’s degree in Health and Fitness Management from Texas State University, where he graduated cum laude. He also completed a full-stack Java software development program at Tech Elevator.
At Patriots’ Hall, Craig brings both strategic insight and heartfelt commitment to shaping a space where veterans can reconnect, heal, and thrive after service.
Kyle is a former U.S. Army aviation officer, Afghanistan veteran, and experienced management consultant who brings a rare blend of military leadership, business acumen, and mission-driven innovation to the Patriots’ Hall advisory board. A passionate advocate for transitioning service members, Kyle is committed to helping veterans navigate the civilian workforce with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Currently serving in product strategy and business operations at Google, Kyle’s professional background includes leading complex strategic initiatives across Fortune 500 companies, public sector organizations, and national defense agencies. His expertise spans operational M&A, corporate strategy, dual-use technology commercialization, and public-private innovation partnerships.
Kyle is also the founder of Sitreps2Steercos, a widely respected media platform using humor and storytelling to demystify veteran career transitions and support authentic truth-telling around employment challenges and opportunities in the private sector.
He holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School of Business, a Master of Science in Technology Commercialization from Texas McCombs, and a B.S. in Information Technology from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
Through his advisory role, Kyle brings both strategic insight and lived experience to support Patriots’ Hall’s mission of helping veterans and their families thrive in Central Texas and beyond.
Advisors
Our Advisors bring their expertise and networks to help our organization.
LTG Scott McKean (Retired)
Strategic Advisor
Scott brings over three decades of distinguished military service and strategic leadership to Patriots’ Hall of Dripping Springs. As a former Deputy Commanding General of Army Futures Command and Commanding General of the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea, Scott has led large-scale, multinational operations and modernization initiatives across some of the world’s most complex military environments.
Throughout his career, he has overseen operations in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, and the broader Middle East, including serving as Chief of Staff at U.S. Central Command and Director of the Office of Security Cooperation–Iraq. His leadership has shaped U.S. defense partnerships, combat readiness, and innovation across combat arms, intelligence, logistics, and strategic planning.
In the private sector, Scott currently serves as Strategic Advisor at Protopia AI, working at the intersection of national security, artificial intelligence, and data privacy. He previously served as Executive Director of Patriots’ Hall, helping lay the groundwork for the 10-acre veterans retreat center in Central Texas.
Scott holds a Master’s in National Security Studies from the U.S. Naval War College, a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Central Michigan University, and a B.S. in History from the United States Military Academy at West Point. A strategic thinker and community builder, he remains deeply committed to empowering veterans as they transition from service to civilian life.
Leadership & Staff
At Patriots’ Hall, our team is composed of dedicated professionals, veterans, and community advocates who are committed to creating a thriving space for veterans and their families. Meet the people leading our mission:
Sharon Reddehase
Executive Director / Daughter of Veteran
Paula Tanner
Program Director / Daughter of Veteran
Alexa Elliott
Office Administrator / Daughter of Veteran
As Executive Director of Patriots’ Hall, Sharon Reddehase leads the team with a focus on strategy, growth, and mission delivery. A proud daughter of an Air Force Lt. Colonel, she brings personal experience to the role, inspired by her family’s own transition after 25 years of service. Sharon is passionate about creating a space of true belonging for veterans and their families. Her favorite album is Born in the U.S.A., and as an avid hiker, she’d love to explore every corner of Patagonia—after a dinner with Jane Goodall, of course.
Paula Tanner oversees program development at Patriots’ Hall, working to expand support for veterans, active-duty military, and their families. The daughter of an Army veteran and a seasoned non-profit professional, she is passionate about building community partnerships to maximize impact. Her favorite album is the Urban Cowboy soundtrack, and if she could have dinner with anyone, it’d be Robin Williams.
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Alexa Elliott keeps Patriots’ Hall running smoothly—overseeing operations, managing vendors, and supporting veteran programs and events. The daughter of a Vietnam Army veteran, she was drawn to Patriots’ Hall by the opportunity to give back to those who’ve served. Outside of work, she enjoys U2’s The Unforgettable Fire, traveling with her husband Alden, and dreaming of future adventures in places like South Korea and Ireland.
Rick Barnett
Facilities / Veteran
Sheri Mora
Program Coordinator / Veteran Spouse
Allison Woodward
Event Coordinator + Social Media Manager / Veteran Spouse
Sheri Mora manages the busy calendar of programs and events at Patriots’ Hall, helping ensure everything runs smoothly for veterans and their families. As the spouse of an Army veteran, she’s driven by a continued desire to serve the military community. Sheri calls Patriots’ Hall community, treasures The Innocents by Erasure, and dreams of visiting New Zealand. Her ideal dinner? A heartfelt conversation with her late father to share stories and life updates.
Allison Woodward brings energy and creativity to Patriots’ Hall, managing social media and helping coordinate events that bring the community together. A proud Army wife of 22 years, she joined the team to reconnect with the military world she missed. Her favorite album is The Joshua Tree by U2, and her dream day involves shopping in Florence with Anthony Bourdain and cooking alongside a local chef. Machu Picchu is next on her travel wish list.
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