{"id":42,"date":"2022-11-20T04:25:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T04:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2026-02-09T09:31:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:31:09","slug":"board-of-directors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/about\/board-of-directors\/","title":{"rendered":"Board of Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJohn Bardis<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFounder<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJohn Bardis<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFounder<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Hire Heroes USA founder John Bardis has more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, serving most recently in Washington D.C. as the Assistant Secretary for Administration at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.<\/p>\n

In 1999, he founded MedAssets, one of the country\u2019s leading healthcare financial improvement companies that provided services to four out of every five hospitals and more than 100,000 health care providers. Mr. Bardis served 15 years as chairman, president and chief executive officer of MedAssets, and as chairman and CEO until he retired in 2015.<\/p>\n

Prior to that, he was president and chief executive officer of TheraTx, a leading operator of skilled nursing facilities and provider of rehabilitation services. In recognition of his successful leadership there, Mr. Bardis was named Entrepreneur of the Year, in 1995, by INC Magazine. The publication also named TheraTx the second-fastest-growing public company in America, growing from $15 million to more than $500 million in revenue in five years.<\/p>\n

From 1987 to 1992, Mr. Bardis was at Kinetic Concepts, the nation\u2019s largest specialty bed and medical equipment rental company, where \u2013 at the time of his departure \u2013 he was serving as president. Before that, he was vice president of Baxter Operating Room Division and general manager of the Eastern Zone at Baxter International. He also worked at American Hospital Supply.<\/p>\n

Today, Mr. Bardis is nationally recognized as an influential leader in the healthcare industry and healthcare technology sector. For four consecutive years (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014), Modern Healthcaremagazine identified him as one of the \u201cTop 100 Most Influential Leaders in Healthcare.\u201d Mr. Bardis is a frequent presenter at healthcare conferences and meetings. He has also made guest appearances on the CNBC, Bloomberg and Fox Business networks. His healthcare articles have appeared in national publications, including Forbes, Market Watch, Institutional Investor and Investor\u2019s Business Daily.<\/p>\n

Mr. Bardis holds a Bachelor\u2019s degree in business from the University of Arizona. In addition to serving as the Chairman of the Board at Hire Heroes USA, he and his wife are involved in a number of philanthropic endeavors, including Mully Children\u2019s Family International (MCF) and ongoing projects aimed at honoring American troops overseas and our nation\u2019s veterans.<\/p>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBrian Stann<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChairman of the Board<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBrian Stann<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChairman of the Board<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Brian Stann is the President and CEO of Hunt Military Communities, the nation\u2019s largest provider of military housing. He oversees efforts to enhance the quality of military housing, improve resident services, and implement innovative solutions that better serve active duty service members and their families. His leadership is driven by a commitment to operational excellence and a deep understanding of the military community\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Previously, Brian spent nine years as CEO of Hire Heroes USA. Under his leadership, the organization helped place thousands of veterans and military spouses into meaningful careers and earned recognition from the Call of Duty Endowment and the George W. Bush Institute. His time spent at Hire Heroes USA provides him unique insight into our mission and what drives us forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

A decorated Marine, Brian served two combat tours in Iraq and was awarded the Silver Star for valor. His military experience shaped his leadership philosophy, emphasizing resilience, accountability, and mission-driven impact. He is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and earned an MBA from Northwestern\u2019s Kellogg School of Management. He resides in Alpharetta, Georgia, with his wife and five daughters.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJeff Goldstern<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVice Chairman<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJeff Goldstern<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVice Chairman<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Jeff Goldstern comes with extensive experience serving on the Board of Directors of St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, bringing a wealth of fundraising knowledge to our Board. He is a Specialist in fine and rare wines at New York Wine Warehouse. Prior, Goldstern served as the Co-Head and Regional Mortgage Dealer Desk at Bear Stearns. He lives in New York City with his wife, Jessica, and is a proud father to two sons, Jared and Joshua.<\/p>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRand Ballard<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVice Chairman<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRand Ballard<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVice Chairman<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Rand Ballard is the leader of Vizient\u00ae\u2019s member value and performance team, responsible for engaging members across four geographic zones and providing onboarding and implementation services. Prior to this role, he held executive positions at MedAssets and Cardinal Health. Ballard\u2019s educational background includes a bachelor\u2019s degree with concentrations in nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, and business law from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a master\u2019s degree with a triple major in finance, operations, and marketing from Pacific Lutheran University. Additionally, Ballard is actively involved in several non-profit organizations, including serving as chairman of the board for Meals on Wheels Association of America Foundation and Hire Heroes USA and The Health Careers Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChuck Magill<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoard Member<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChuck Magill<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoard Member<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Chuck Magill, aka \u201cSly,\u201d entered the U.S. Marine Corps after graduating from Arizona State University. He was a USMC F-18 Fighter Pilot and instructor, a Squadron Weapons Officer, and an Assistant Operations Officer. A Top Gun graduate, he was selected to represent the Marine Corps as an F-15 exchange pilot to the U.S. Air Force. Named 58th Squadron Flight Commander, he flew over 50 missions during Operation Desert Storm and led the first daylight strike force of 44 F-16\u2019s into Baghdad. Chuck planned missions with foreign counterparts to include Egypt, Korea, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia. A retired Lt. Colonel, he is an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Association of Naval Aviation, a Member of the EPNAA \u201cGolden Eagles,\u201d a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, and a frequent speaker at Top Gun.<\/p>\n

Chuck is an Aviation Operations and Strategy expert with 20+ years of establishing vision, strategy, priorities, and teams for Southwest Airlines, where he held multiple leadership positions, notably Vice President of Flight Operations. He is an advisory board member of the UTD Center for Brain Health.<\/p>\n

Chuck lives in Florida with his wife of 39 years and has a daughter working in New York and a son attending the University of Alabama.<\/p>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCarl Meyer<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoard Member<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCarl Meyer<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoard Member<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Mr. Carl Meyer has an extensive background in health care with leadership experience ranging from technology to distribution and supplier positions. He has been a Healthcare Consultant for CLINICS Corporation of America and the Wetrich Group since 2005. Carl was the Vice President of National Accounts and Distributor Relations for BSN Medical Inc. While there, he helped the organization transition from a direct supply chain to a distribution-centric and GPO-aligned operation, growing sales through these channels significantly while driving substantial cost reductions.<\/p>\n

Carl was the Vice President of Key Accounts for Neoforma helping them to develop relationships with providers and key GPO\u2019s for their e-commerce supply chain improvement services.<\/p>\n

Prior to his time at Neoforma, he held a variety of roles at General Medical (acquired by McKesson) including District Manager in Minneapolis and Tampa and rose through the ranks to Vice President of National Accounts. Meyer started his career at Xerox.<\/p>\n

Over his career, he founded the National Accounts Council, served on the Board of the Healthcare Manufacturer\u2019s Management Council (HMMC), served on numerous industry advisory councils and is the creator of 100 Holes for Our Heroes benefiting Hire Heroes USA.<\/p>\n

Carl is an inductee in the Bellwether League 2019 Class of the Healthcare Supply Chain Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

Mr. Meyer serves on the Board of Directors of Dale Medical, Hire Heroes USA and the Advisory Board of VetsNet.<\/p>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShane Smith<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoard Member<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShane Smith<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoard Member<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Shane Smith has deep experience across the retail, beverage, manufacturing and software industries in the field of Human Resources. He is known as a progressive leader who leads inspired, winning organizations to accelerate business performance across start-up, mid-size and large, global organizations.<\/p>\n

His areas of expertise are in strategy development, M&A and operating model design, capability and culture development, change management, talent management and succession, leadership coaching, compensation and benefits, HR analytics, employee and labor relations \u2013 and step changing the employee experience to deliver company strategy.<\/p>\n

Shane currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Tailored Brands, a leading omnichannel retailer whose brands include Men\u2019s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and K&G Fashion Superstore. Prior to joining Tailored Brands, he was with The Coca-Cola Company for 21 years in numerous leadership roles in North America and abroad, including Global Head of Associate Services and Global Head of Human Resources, Corporate Center, Shared Services and Commercial Product Manufacturing and Supply.<\/p>\n

Shane worked for the Harland Company where he held senior HR leadership positions in their manufacturing and start-up software businesses. He received his bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting, with a minor in Management Information Systems, from Northwestern State University.<\/p>\n

He has served on multiple boards of directors and is active with HR executive forums. Shane is committed to being in service of others and is an avid volunteer and supporter of the community. He also serves as an executive sponsor of the Tailored Brands Diversity Equity & Inclusion Council.<\/p>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSally Roberts<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoard Member<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSally Roberts<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoard Member<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Sally<\/span>\u00a0Roberts<\/span>\u00a0brings a unique blend of leadership, resilience, and advocacy to Hire Heroes USA. A former U.S. Army Sergeant and elite wrestler,\u00a0Sally<\/span>\u00a0is a two-time World Bronze Medalist and a three-time National Champion who served in the Army's World Class Athlete Program (WCAP). Her military experience extends to Psychological Operations, where she specialized in behavioral influence strategies and provided critical support during her deployment in Operation Enduring Freedom.<\/p>\n

As Co-Founder and CEO of Wrestle Like a Girl, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering girls and women through wrestling,\u00a0Sally<\/span>\u00a0has spearheaded initiatives to drive gender equity in sports and foster leadership development. Under her leadership, Wrestle Like a Girl has expanded nationally, offering youth programs, influencing policy changes, and securing corporate partnerships.\u00a0Sally<\/span>\u2019s extensive background in sports and performance psychology, complemented by her Master\u2019s degree in the field, strengthens her commitment to building programs that empower and uplift others.<\/p>\n

Sally<\/span>\u00a0has received several prestigious accolades, including the Women in Sport Award from United World Wrestling and the International Olympic Committee and the 2024 Hero Award from The Drake Group Education Fund. With her vast experience in program development, strategy, and fundraising,\u00a0Sally<\/span>\u00a0is a valuable advocate for veterans and their families.<\/p>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCJ Slyfield<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoard Member<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClose<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCJ Slyfield<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoard Member<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

CJ Slyfield serves as Chief Product & Technology Officer at Hunt Military Communities. Over the past 25 years, he has led advanced research and consumer and enterprise technology development. His work spans innovations from NASA Mars rover camera systems to product design and smart wearable technologies at TaylorMade\u2013Adidas Golf and Apple. He also serves as an advisory board member to an AI-focused venture capital firm and its affiliated Ethical AI Governance Group, supporting the scale of AI-native startups and advancing thought leadership in human-centric AI implementation.<\/p>\n

At Hunt Military Communities, CJ leads the organization\u2019s technology modernization efforts, leveraging AI and data-driven platforms to elevate customer service while strengthening operational and financial performance.<\/p>\n

An Eagle Scout, CJ holds a BS in engineering from UC Berkeley, a PhD in biomedical imaging and computer vision from Cornell University, and an MBA in marketing and product strategy from Northwestern University\u2019s Kellogg School of Management.<\/p>\n

CJ brings this breadth of experience in technology, data, and strategic partnerships to Hire Heroes USA as a board member, where he is focused on expanding mission delivery with efficiency and stewardship. He is deeply committed to strengthening the organization\u2019s operating model by modernizing and amplifying digital engagement\u2014enabling Hire Heroes USA to expand its impact and better serve veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.<\/p>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Board of Directors<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3428,"featured_media":0,"parent":23,"menu_order":30,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-42","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3428"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}