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Board of Directors

Our board is 100% veteran — a structural requirement in our bylaws, protected by supermajority vote.

Shawn Cosner

President & Founder U.S. Army (2000-2004)

U.S. Army veteran. Licensed WV contractor. J.D., Appalachian School of Law. Founded the Eight Fifty Committee in December 2022.

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Richard Cosner

Treasurer U.S. Army (Two tours, Iraq, 2nd Infantry Division)

U.S. Army veteran. Two tours in Iraq with the 2nd Infantry Division. Former cadre member at the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy. Camp Dawson, Preston County.

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Rodney Chipps

Secretary

Ensures organizational governance, compliance, and accountability.

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Nicole Gerard

Board Member

Leads the organization's agriculture initiative and expansion of veteran services.

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Dr. Yira Muse

Board Member U.S. Air Force (Retired Colonel)

Experienced the devastating loss of fellow soldiers to suicide. Holds a doctorate with a focus on hope. Teaches suicide prevention.

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John Cox

Board Member

Supports the mission of Adequate Representation for all veterans in the service area.

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James Vincent Clemente

Board Member U.S. Army Special Forces (E-8)

Former WV VA claims manager. Based in Wood County.

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