Chris Michel founded Military.com in 1999 to revolutionize the way the 30 million Americans with military affinity stay connected and informed. Today, Military.com is the largest military and veteran membership organization — 10 million members strong.
Since 1999, the company has grown significantly, and the management team represents both leaders in the military community and seasoned Silicon Valley professionals.
Management Team
Christopher Michel, Founder & Chairman
Anne Dwane, General Manager
Tom Aiello, Vice President
Josh Brody, Director, Sales
Ward Carroll, Editor
David Grayson, Director of Product Development
Dana Heath, Vice President - Product Development
Loree Hirschman, Vice President of Marketing
Jeff Kimble, Director of Network Operations and IT
Brian McGlothlen, Director of Software Engineering
Vince Patton, Director of Community Outreach
Heather Rader, Director of Account Management
Fred Siegel, Site Manager for Fred's Place
Maria Szymanek, Senior Director of Finance
Board of Advisors
Rear Admiral John F. Brunelli, USN (ret.)
Vice Admiral James C. Card, USCG (ret.)
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Frederick Finch, USAF (ret.)
Phil Gioia
Rear Admiral Andrew A. Giordano, SC, USN (ret.)
The Honorable Tom Hall, Advisor Emeritus
Master Chief Stephen R. Hillis, USN (ret.)
Admiral Charles R. Larson, USN (ret.)
General Carl Mundy, USMC (ret.)
Major General James M. ('Mike') Myatt, USMC (ret.)
The Honorable Anthony J. Principi
Rear Admiral Robert A. Ravitz, USN (ret.)
Lou Reda
Sergeant Major of the Army Jack L. Tilley, USA (ret.)
General Larry D. Welch, USAF (ret.)
SGM Marshall (Will) Williams, USA (ret.)
