All Team Members

Dr. Ronald Harrigan, Historian

U.S. Army Veteran | Educator | Historian Dr. Ronald E. Harrigan is a U.S. Army veteran who served his country from 1969 to 1971, a retired University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) associate professor, and a dedicated steward of…

Carol M. Bareuther, R.D. Public Affairs

Carol Bareuther is a U.S. Virgin Islands-based freelance writer, who brings more than 30-years of experience in specialty areas of nutrition, water sports and sports fishing, and destination travel. Bareuther’s food, cooking and nutrition articles have appeared as a…

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Flavel Blyden Jr. Director, Eastern Region South

Flavel Blyden Jr. is a retired United States Coast Guard officer whose career reflects technical expertise, leadership, and distinguished service. He was commissioned as an Electronics Chief Warrant Officer on June 1, 2002, after serving as a Coast Guard…

Nielsa Parson-Porter, Director, Eastern Region North & Women Veterans Programs

Nielsa G. Parson-Porter is a retired United States Navy Command Master Chief who served 30 admirable years and has devoted her post-military career to supporting and empowering women veterans. A Charlotte Amalie High School 1984 graduate from the Virgin…

J. Douglas Watson, Director Safety, Security & Risk

J. Douglas Watson is a seasoned healthcare and business analytics executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience across healthcare operations, financial systems, revenue cycle management, and data analytics. His career includes senior roles with McKesson, Change Healthcare,…

James Lloyd, Director Government Relations & Policy; Veterans Commissioner Support

James C. Lloyd is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with extensive leadership experience in federal small business and contracting programs. He previously served as Assistant to the Director of the Office of Small Business Programs for the Office…

Alvin Dalmida, Jr., PMP, Secretary

Alvin F. Dalmida, Jr. is a certified Project Management Professional with more than 27 years of experience in military and private-sector leadership, specializing in information technology program management, telecommunications systems, quality management, business analysis, and process improvement. He is…

Keith Charles, Sr.,Treasurer

Keith L. Charles, Sr. is an accomplished information technology executive with senior-level experience across both the public and private sectors. He has led software development, systems integration, and quality assurance initiatives supporting federal, state, and local government programs, while…

Lindel Williams, PE, CGC First Vice Chair / Vice President, Strategic Growth

Lindel A. Williams Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel | Licensed Engineer | Founder, Blue Ocean Innovation, LLC Lindel A. Williams is a distinguished executive leader, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, and licensed professional engineer with over 25 years of…