LEADERSHIP

Karen Kraft is an award-winning writer, director, producer, and television executive and former Army Officer. Her work has aired on Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Animal Planet, and many other networks. Karen is the Founder of Hero Media Group, an entertainment company comprised of television and feature film executives whose mission is to develop and produce stories about personal courage and sacrifice across all media platforms.

Tom McCafferty is a West Point graduate and former US Army officer. A veteran actor with over a dozen network television credits. Tom also works as a consulting producer and writer for various production companies. Previously, Tom has done stints at a talent management firm, a production company, and in celebrity personal security.

Stephanie Stone is the Chief Deputy Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. She is a US Navy (Ret) veteran who has used her 20 years of exemplary service and over 14 years of nonprofit experience to support the Greater Los Angeles Veteran community since 1997. She is worked on her PhD for Policy Planning and Development at USC.

Eddie Saulny brings 20 plus years’ experience in healthcare financial operations as well as more than 10 years of community support to include work with The Tournament of Roses and programs supporting youth and performing arts. Currently, he serves as the Finance Officer for the American Legion Hollywood Post 43. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and earned his MBA in Finance from Tulane University. A former Army Air Defense officer, Eddie is married with two sons and resides in Altadena CA.

Frank Sharp started as a theatre actor before becoming a television producer, studio manager, and post-production supervisor. He has also cast voices for clients like NBC, Sundance, and Martin Scorcese. Frank is a former US Army Airborne Ranger of the 75th Regiment and a graduate of the University of Georgia.