Board of Directors

Daniel York, Founder of VetREST & Advisor

Daniel York, Founder of VetREST & Advisor is a retired Major General in the U.S. Army Reserves with over 36 years of military service. Dan brings leadership experience from the military where he served as a platoon leader, general’s aide de camp, company commander (twice), battalion commander, brigade commander and division commander (three times), in addition to numerous staff assignments.

He brings over twenty years of experience as a pastor, trainer and leadership consultant.  He is in demand as a speaker around the world and is the author of eight books and composer of seven albums. Visit Dan's website.

He and his wife Kathleen have three children and four grandchildren.

Contact: dyork@vetrest.org

"My intent is that we create VetREST chapters across the United States that will provide direct coaching to Veterans suffering from PTS and directly reduce the number of those who are taking their own lives."

Rob Vicci, Ret. LC

Robert F. Vicci, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret), Chief Executive Officer & NE Regional Director. Rob is a Veteran of 34 years of Military Service, both Active Duty and the NJ Army National Guard. He is a decorated Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom III and flew over 30 missions as an Army Blackhawk helicopter pilot and commander. “Veech” received his Commission from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1981 as an Infantry Officer, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. He was also a four-year Army Football player and brings a wealth of leadership and focus to our VetREST Team.

Rob is a proven leader in commercial and residential real estate for the past 37 years, managing nationwide portfolios and such trophy properties as The Empire State Building. He is presently the Senior Portfolio Manager for Diversified Management Plus and a NJ Real Estate Broker – Salesperson with The Agency. Veech still maintains his Private Pilot License and enjoys flying with his wife Nanette and friends. Veech works tirelessly with those in need of VetREST’s services, bringing as much assistance to Veterans and their families as possible. Rob holds degrees of RPA and LEED Green Associate, New Jersey Notary and holds seven Real Estate Broker’s Licenses. Rob lives in Long Valley, New Jersey, with his wife Nanette and they both support our Veterans with dignity, respect, and never-ending passion. God Bless America.

Ron White (LCDR, Retired)

Ron White, Executive Director, Portland, Oregon. Ron has worldwide experience working with programs and peoples across the globe in both the private and public sectors, including over 20 years of military service. He began his military career as an enlisted Army Infantryman while gaining critical understanding of the challenges of operating in an operational environment. An early leader, Ron later served as the Regimental Commander of over 200 cadets during his Navy officer training at Officer Candidate School, Newport, RI. While serving on active duty in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps, he designed, planned, managed and completed scores of projects across the globe including Spain, Tunisia and Thailand with the Navy Seabees. While in Thailand and as the Seabee Officer in Charge, Ron successfully and concurrently completed five projects spread out across Mainland Thailand. Living in the remote villages of Thailand for 3 months, the isolated desert of Tunisia for 2 months and in Spain for 5 months, Ron gained an acute, real-time understanding of peoples, operations and cultures. In 2005, Ron retired as a Lieutenant Commander in the Navel Reserves and began a private practice coaching and consulting small businesses in Portland, Oregon.

With a background rooted in operations and optimizing potential, Ron brings deep commitment and understanding for veterans and the mission of VetREST. Under his guidance, VetREST Oregon serves as a model for future chapters seeking definitive, positive impact to help veterans survive and thrive after their service to community and all of us.

Gary Odum, Air Force Veteran, Founder and CEO, BG LionStar Group

Gary served six years in the U.S. Air Force, supporting the War in Afghanistan, War of Iraq and he also served as Presidential Support for G.W. Bush as well as foreign heads of state. He accumulated nearly ten years managing assets and programs for facilities in excess of $20m. After honorably serving in the Air Force, Gary facilitated government contract acquisitions in real estate before his passions lead him to attend Georgetown’s Masters in Real Estate program. After completing his degree, he served as Adjunct Professor at Georgetown’s School of Continuing Studies for Commercial Real Estate.

The opportunity start BG LionStar in 2013 presented itself after grad school. Based on his experience seeing the disparity working in inner city schools and depressed neighborhoods in D.C., Gary founded the company with the conviction that ALL communities deserve access to innovative facilities that are smart, green and sustainable. Living in a modern age requires new business models with creative solutions; he sought to find a better way to add value to those communities.

Gary’s 15 years of asset, facility, construction management, and sourcing project opportunities are used to serve communities, while providing stable investment opportunities for intuitional investors. The key to Gary’s success is his ability to form strategic partnerships and tackle issues that most would avoid. He understands nothing comes easily, and success does not come without hard work and commitment.

Gary serves on the Board of Directors for Andrews AFB Fisher House, Jane Goodall, and Coders Who Travel. He volunteers in the community and at local schools in his free time. Gary, along with his family live and work in the Charlotte Metro area.