PRESIDENT, CO-FOUNDER

Dennis served in the United States Marine Corps from November 2000-2005. Was an Arabic Linguist at first, but after the attacks on 9/11, he reclassed to Motor Transport and deployed with 8th Engineering Support Battalion in 2003, invading Iraq with coalition forces in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Deployed a second time in 2004 in the Al Anbar province in Iraq. Co-founding MA22 in 2016 with John and Tom after attending a 5-day faith-based organization, “Operation Restored Warrior.” Dennis has been at the US General Services Administration (GSA) in Philadelphia for six years and loves every minute of it. Dennis enjoys time with his high school sweetheart and wife, Jayme, and their three daughters. Dennis also enjoys workouts at 9Round, fishing, writing, and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs (since 3rd grade).

VICE PRESIDENT, CO-FOUNDER

John Cohen served in the United States Marines Corps with Combat Logistics Battalion 25, the 6th Motor Transport Battalion, and was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. John served from 2000 - 2006. John was a decorated Lcpl and has been a successful Veteran business owner in Ocean county and a co-founder of MA22 after he returned from Operation Restored Warrior and determined that the Veterans here in NJ needed a program to help them combat the 22-a-day epidemic and to raise awareness for the problems that our veterans were dealing with. John has been a pivotal part of the organization from its formation and continues to be a "behind the scenes" move maker to get things done for the vets in need.

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, CO-FOUNDER

Thomas Kiselow served in the United States Marine Corps as an active duty Marine from 1997 to 2001, serving with the 8th Engineer Support Battalion BF co, Engineer Co, and MP co. As a Lcpl, he was deployed to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian as well as humanitarian assistance operations after Hurricane Floyd with the Marine Civilian joint task force out of Camp Lejeune. Tom was also a Lt with the Onslow County SIRT team and a Squad Capt with the Jacksonville Volunteer Rescue Squad. Giving him skills and training, which he used as a volunteer at ground zero after Sept 11th. Tom has used his passion for service to his country and his fellow veterans to give back and helped to co-found MA22 with both John and Dennis after attending Operation Restored Warrior with John back in 2015 and seeing a need for an organization to help vets here at home in NJ. Tom is a certified Suicide intervention specialist and has worked as a case manager for veterans for the past few years. He is currently the Director of Operations for Vetwork, a Veteran non-profit organization based in Forked River, NJ.

TREASURER

USMC, Corporal 2000-06
Audrey served in the United State Marine Corps from Sept 2000 to Sept 2006. First on active duty and then on active reserve duty. Part of the Aviation Logistics Hi-Priority team, Audrey deployed to Al Jabar, Qatar, in March of 2001. After her service, Audrey took a position at the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Medical Support Assistant and later became a Peer Support Counselor in Mental Health at the James J Howard Clinic in Brick, NJ. She first linked up with MA22 in 2017 to seek assistance with ensuring Christmas occurred for veterans in her support groups. It was then the toy drive, later named “Audrey’s Toy Chest,” came to be. Audrey has since transferred to the General Services Administration (GSA) in 2021, but her heart remains with serving vets on the board as the MA22 Treasurer. Outside of work and volunteering, she is raising her 2 rambunctious boys with her husband Eugene of 11 years while also running her side business, AK Soap Suds, making soaps, bath bombs, and other awesomely fragrant items. She donates a portion of her sales to veterans time and time again…a true testament to “no Veteran left behind.”

CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR

USMC, LCPL, 1976-79
Served in the US Marine Corps with the 8th Engineer Support Battalion during the Cold War. Don carried an Entrance National Agency Check (Entnac) security clearance working with encrypted messages ranging from routine to all the way up to Top Secret as a Secret & Confidential (S&C) administrator in the Communications Center. Presently a member of the Marine Corps League, National president of Rugged Cross MC, founder of the Wolf Run Ma22 benefit, owner of Current Technologies, son of a US Marine combat vet, and a brother to 2 siblings who also served in the US Marine Corps. Grunt also attended Operation Restored Warrior and has a calling to put his heart back into the brotherhood.

IT ADMINISTRATOR

Service Dates: 2/90-12/93

Rank: Corporal/USMC

Proud Father & Husband, former Marine & Police Officer, Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology & Criminal Justice. Current Tech Administrator for MA22 and owner of Sullivan's Group Estate Protection.

OPERATION: HOOK IT LEADER

Civilian Volunteer

Kate has over 15 years in the social service industry, focusing on at-risk youth and military families. Her experience working multiple system partners in the children system of care and many community affiliates allow her to serve a diverse population all over the state of NJ. In 2022 she pivoted her focus and applied her skills to the marketing world. While the industry change has been successful for her, Kate’s heart continues to serve the veteran population in Ocean county through multiple different non-profit organizations. Kate has participated in the semper5 run in Seaside, multiple rucks with MA22 operation ruck it, and assisted Captain Art of the KatieJames prepare the boat for operation hook it for multiple seasons

ADMINISTRATOR

Patrick served in the Marine Corps from 2007-2011 as an infantry assault man 0351. He deployed in 2008-2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with 1st battalion 2nd marines weapons company in the Al Anbar province and Syrian border. Patrick deployed for a second time in 2010 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with 1/2 Alpha company also as an infantry assault man. Prior to the Marine Corps Patrick was a volunteer firefighter and EMT and loved serving his community around Toms River. After being honorably discharged from the military Patrick received his associates degree from OCC in one year and was sworn in as a Patrolman with the Manchester Township Police Department in 2013. Patrick is dedicated to helping as many people as he can through MA22 as this organization has saved him from dark times. He enjoys being with his wife Annmarie and his four boys, as well as woodworking and fishing.

ADMINISTRATOR

Fundraising Phenom: 33 years married, father of 3, grandfather of 2, father-in-law of 1. 20 years present in the community of Toms River and the surrounding areas. Known as the Minister of Metal to the local music community as a charity fundraiser coordinator for the last 11 years. Spent the better part of the 12 years as both committee/fundraiser chairman for local Cubs/Boy Scouts. Helped to establish community relief centers after Superstorm Sandy, still in use today. Sit as a First 5 of the Under My Skin For Life Foundation charity organization for the last 8 years. Founder and head of Watdaheck Cancer Festival Charity 5 years running.

ADMINISTRATOR

Jay served in the Air Force from 2000-2014. He was aircraft structural maintenance and worked on C-130 and HH-60 aircraft for his first 5 years while deploying to Pakistan in 2003 then to Iraq in 2004. In late 2005 Jay PCS’d to Robins AFB where he spent the next 8 years in the 653 CLSS, later becoming the 402 EDMX. He spent most of his time going TDY as part of a DFT to work mostly F-15’s. Also while at Robins, he found his way back to Balad and forward deployed to Kandahar. Jay seperated in May 2014 then returned home to start his next chapter in life with his wife and 3 kids. Veteran outreach has been a passion of his since separating as is spending some time in the woods and on the water. here

BOAT Captain

Capt. Art is the captain of the KatieJames out of Parlin, NJ - a boat that has participated in operation hook it for multiple seasons. Captain Art takes pride in providing fishing trips to veterans that promote camaraderie, fun and relaxation in a safe, stable environment. When he’s not chartering he is with his wife Kathie, daughter Kate and son James; but perhaps his biggest fan and favorite person to have on the boat is his grandson Jackson. Captain Art and his daughter Kate have participated in many of MA 22 fundraisers and awareness events throughout Ocean County.