Chairman

Lieutenant General (Ret.) Tom James, Jr. retired in 2021 after 36 years of service in the Army, commanding units from platoon to Field Army level. He led over 15,000 soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and later managed operations for U.S. Forces Korea. Tom now serves as a Senior Mentor for the Army’s Mission Command Training Program and consults through Connected Leadership LLC.

Treasurer

Stacy is a military spouse to a now retired U.S. Army officer. She is a passionate advocate for the military, veterans, and their families. She is a Partner with Bright Investments, a Certified Financial Planner™, and has a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in finance.

Past Chairman

Michael Grayum lives in Tacoma with his family and is a results-driven leader with experience in public, private, and non-profit sectors. He serves as City Manager for one of Washington’s fastest-growing cities and is a managing partner at Pando Consulting Group. He has held roles as Mayor, City Council member, and senior executive for state agencies.

Secretary

Dr. Wendi Waits is a retired Army psychiatrist, board certified in general, child, adolescent psychiatry, and lifestyle medicine. With 31 years of service, she supported survivors of the Pentagon attack, deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and treated military families. She now works for Talkiatry, the nation’s largest telepsychiatry practice, and lives in Hawaii, enjoying outdoor activities and the island’s beauty.

Board Member

Mary Goebel is the Executive Chief of Staff to the LifeCo President, leading workforce planning, employee experience, and the LifeCo People Strategy. With over two decades of leadership experience at LifeCo and USAA, she has driven strategic planning, operations, and financial governance. She resides in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband and three children.