Bill Johnson, CSM, USA (Ret.), Chief Executive Officer and Director Bill Johnson recently retired as a Command Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army. A career infantryman, he served in a number of military leadership positions including Command Sergeant Major of the International Security Assistance Force Joint Command (IJC) Afghanistan, the V Corps, and the 1st Armored Division, Wiesbaden, Germany. During his 28 years in the Army Bill attended Airborne School, Jumpmaster School, Ranger School, the Special Forces Qualification Course (18B), and Pathfinder, in addition to a number of senior military educational institutions. Bill has also earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Excelsior College. Bill is using his Army and Joint Command background and leadership skills to open new doors at crucial military commands to help FCEF carry out its mission. To contact Bill directly, click here.
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Pam Elliott, Executive Assistant/Office Manager After 30 years in the local banking industry, Pam joined FCEF in March 2005 as Scholarship Coordinator and Office Assistant. Since joining FCEF her role changed to Office Manager while also serving as Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. Her past banking experience provides financial insight and direction for office operations. To contact Pam directly, click here.
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Jay Ellis, Lt. Cmdr., USCG (Ret.), Programs Support Specialist A graduate of the Coast Guard Academy with a B.S. in Ocean Science, Jay served 14 active and 10 reserve years of duty in leadership, operational, and staff positions during his career with the Coast Guard, and retired as a Lieutenant Commander. While in the Coast Guard Jay became a client of First Command Financial Services, and upon leaving active duty in 1991 began his career with that company as a financial advisor. After some years in the field he accepted a position in their home office in Fort Worth, and he filled a variety of positions while also providing volunteer services to FCEF. In 2011 he “jumped the fence” and is now a member of the Foundation staff. Jay’s military career, his financial advisor experience, his familiarity with the FCFS staff, and his M.B.A. from St. Mary’s College of California all provide him with a broad background that help him fulfill his duties with FCEF. To contact Jay directly, click here.
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Albert “Al” Godoy, Educational Programs Manager Al is a Certified Personal Finance Counselor with a master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering. He has has been certified as a facilitator;/instructor by Development Dimensions International (DDI) and Zenger-Miller Al has extensive experience in personnel training and development, human resources management, and industrial safety and health in private industry. In the area of personnel training and development, Al has managed a training department with a staff of over 50 employees, many with doctorate degrees in instructional development. He led a training and development team that supported a corporate-wide effort to automate and integrate all computer-based business processes. Al has also been a full-time instructor at the higher education level. Al joined First Command Educational Foundation in February, 2010, as an instructor, facilitating classes in both English and Spanish in various personal finance topics. After about a year, Al was given the responsibility to oversee all the activities in the foundation’s educational program, During his time with the foundation, he has managed the development of various online financial education programs. To contact Al directly, click here.
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Lisa Kennedy, Development Specialist A North Texas native, Lisa joined FCEF in March 2020 as Development Specialist, bringing 20 years of non-profit experience. Lisa enjoys travel, reading, arts and culture, and a good concert. She and her husband have two adult children and three grand-dogs, and make their home in Arlington. To contact Lisa directly, click here. |
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Julie Malwitz, Strategic Programs Manager |
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Julie (Juls) McRee, Instructional Support Specialist |
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Deb Tyler, Instructional Design Manager To contact Deb directly, click here. |
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