Our Board of Directors – All Passionate Volunteers

Damon Kuhn’s commitment to the Valor Retreat board is deeply personal, rooted in his appreciation for the sacrifices of military service members. These sacrifices also extend to the spouses and children of the service member. As such, Valor will offer support to affected family members including gold star families. His late father, Arthur Francis “Butch” Kuhn, served two tours in Vietnam and returned home with unseen struggles that he carried for years. As a child, Damon witnessed his father grapple with these challenges in silence, and he believes a resource like Valor Retreat could have provided crucial support. Having grown up near the naval base where his father was stationed, Damon has long felt a connection to the military community. He is driven to apply his expertise, honed through his involvement with The Honorable Columbus Blue Goose and the Logan Rotary, to help the organization thrive. Damon is convinced that a blend of civilian and veteran perspectives is essential for a board to serve the veteran community most effectively. Through a collaborative spirit focused on actionable outcomes, he aims to make a lasting impact on the lives of local veterans.

Larry served in the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant. Larry wants to help his countrymen and fellow veterans by creating a peaceful retreat, where combat veterans and Gold Star families can relax and enjoy the outdoors. He is the President of our non-profit organization and his vision of helping our nation’s defenders has drawn others to help with this calling.

Barbara serves as the Vice President of VALOR Retreat.  She is honored to hold a position on the Board of Directors with the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) and also volunteers to bring national associations into the fold of sponsors to assist in monetary and product donations to help GSF’s R.I.S.E program. This program builds specially-adapted Smart homes for our most critically-wounded combat veterans.  Barbara serves as a Director for the National Wood Flooring Association and a director on the NWFA’s Education/Research Foundation.  She is the first recipient of the NWFA’s Women in Industry Award in 2019, honoring her efforts to help our nation’s first responders and defenders.  She also volunteers her time as a Director and the President for the Geauga Credit Union and serves with the UH Hospital’s Leadership Council.

 

 

“Freedom is never free.” 

–Arnold Killian served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves for more than 40 years. He continues to serve his brothers and sisters in arms as a board member of Valor Retreat.

Kim Breyley is the VP of Business Development for LBL/Shetler Printing. LBL/Shetler is a printing marketing firm which specializes in print, digital and content marketing.  She serves as president of the Middlefield Area Chamber of Commerce, is on the Board of Directors for Family Pride of Northeast Ohio, serves on the Economic Development Committee in Middlefield, serves on the Community Advisory Board for IdeaStream Cleveland representing Geauga County, and also manages the Social Media and Website for the Village of Middlefield and the Middlefield Police Department.

Hello my name is Ron Webb I served in the US Marine corps from Dec 1983 to Dec 1987 I was a corporal also an ammunition technician I wanted to be a part of this organization to help veterans try to just have a fun time and relax thank you to all that help.

Russell Tadych, a graduate of the Naval Academy, served his country as a Lieutenant. 

Margie Wilber graduated from Bowling Green (BS) and Ohio University (MS) journalism schools embracing one great writing truth: “Keep it tight and bright.” For me it speaks of words on a page and how to live life! Margie is passionate about Valor Retreat and what it will offer Veterans and celebrating their service.