Our Council
As the counseling body of USA Cares, the Executive Advisory Council provides a network of influence and development in support of USA Cares’ programs. These members along with the USA Cares’ Board of Directors and team possess a shared passion for assisting military families, and common goal of expanding the USA Cares mission.
Executive Advisory Council

WILLIAM ROBY, SR.
Chair
Vietnam Veteran, U.S. Army
VP Agency Manager (Retired), BB&T Insurance

MG (RET) JOHN R. TINDALL, JR.
Veteran, Major General (Retired), U.S. Army

Ned Lyerly
Chief Executive Officer, CKE Restaurants

Jeff Betzoldt
President, MacLellan Integrated Services

Ray Hammons
Veteran, U.S. Army
President & Owner, Roller Die + Forming

Melanie Cook
Former Chief Operating Officer, GE Appliances. Board Member/Advisor

Peter Nicholas Lengyel
Veteran, U.S. Navy (Ret)
President & CEO, Safran USA

Scott Kiefer
Veteran, U.S. Army
Retired Executive Management Consultant

Dennis Cortes
Managing Director, Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.