Central Florida Marine Corps Foundation

CFMCF Chairman of the Board Walt specialized in Field Artillery, Acquisition Management, and Modeling & Simulation (M&S). Walt holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University and an M.S. in Modeling, Virtual Environments, and Simulation (MOVES) from Naval Postgraduate School. As Chairman of the Board, Walt brings extensive experience in program management and M&S technology development for military applications.

Walt has served ashore and afloat with the FMF, supporting assignments including OIC Battle Simulation Center, Deputy Director for M&S at MARCORSYSCOM, & Program Manager for Training Systems. He was a Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellow at Norfolk Southern Corporation. He holds Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act certifications for Program Management Level III and Information Technology Acquisitions Level III.

Roger started his military career by enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1982. He spent 9 years as an aircraft mechanic on various fighter and cargo aircraft. In 1991, after earning his BS in Aviation Management from SIU and completing USMC Officer Candidate School, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant.

During his 13 years in the Marine Corps, he achieved various MOSs from Aircraft Maintenance Officer to Motor Transport Officer to Logistics Officer to Marine Officer Instructor to Recruiting Staff Officer (Ops/XO of RS Orlando), as well as Aide-de-Camp for General Fred McCorkle.

After retirement, Roger spent 8 years supporting PMTRASYS as a Program Analyst. Roger is currently the Program Manager for Presagis USA, a M&S company. Supporting a variety of defense and civil contracts, both domestic and internationally.

Dr Woodman spent the bulk of his Marine Corps career in aviation, primarily in the F-4 Phantom II (B, J, and S models). Since retiring, he has been active in Modeling & Simulation for Training and in research in academia, industry (both large and small businesses), and government.

In this latter capacity, he served as a Project Officer at PM TRASYS and as the USMC Training and Education Command’s Modeling & Simulation Officer and Science & Technology Officer. He currently works at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) as a Solutions Architect.

Dexter operates a real estate business as a licensed Realtor and a real estate investor. He utilizes his professional, financial, and analytical background to simplify and execute complex real estate transactions. His education includes a BS in Mechanical Engineering, from Florida A&M University and an MBA from Webster University.

He received his commission in the USMC through NROTC and was commissioned a 2 nd Lieutenant in the USMC in 1995. After The Basic School Dexter received his MOS of Logistics Officer (0402). His operational commands included CSSD-14, El Toro, and Security Battalion at Camp Pendleton.

Vince enlisted as a Private in the Marine Corps Reserves in 1978 and retired from active duty as a Major in 2002. His specialties included being an 0311 Infantry Rifleman as an enlisted reservist, an active duty 1803 Assault Amphibian Officer as well as an Acquisition Professional.

Vince has been associated with the Central Florida Marine Corps Foundation for several years and interacts with several organizations including the Marine Corps League, Florida Association of Veteran-Owned Businesses, and the Veterans Beer Club. Vince worked as a Defense Contractor for 12 years and has been a Financial Advisor for the last nine years, currently with Prudential.

Drina enlisted Open Contract and was awarded the MOS 1345, Heavy Equipment Operator. She served 4 years and was stationed in MCAS YUMA MWSS 371 ENGINEER OPS. She has her own business, PhoeniX Data Marketing, that specializes in technology, operations, logistics, administration, and client relations.

She has a passion for technology and is excited about the new discoveries in Web 3.0. She utilizes her USMC core leadership values and strategic partnerships to connect businesses to data professionals to solve any technical difficulties and bridge them into the new era.