Kevin Burcroff is no longer affiliated with the Fans of America Foundation as of 1/1/21. We wish him well in his future endeavors.
In memory of Steve Powell. RIP dear friend.
Thomas Soukup
Tom is the Founder and President of Fans of America Veterans Foundation and a graduate from Albany Business College with a degree in Business Accounting. He retired as a Sergeant from the NYSDOC. Mr. Soukup had 40 years experience in real estate and developing. Tom has experience in the hotel industry also. Tom was from a long line of Veterans and was wholeheartedly dedicated to our National Heroes. Thomas passed away on March, 1, 2025 but his mission will live on in our team’s mission!
Patricia Corea
Ms. Corea joined the team in 2015. She has also been representing the Fans of America Foundation in the Hudson Valley in New York. Pat works for the Cornwall Central School District in Cornwall, NY as a Teaching Assistant in the computer lab and also works with Special Ed students.
EZ Smith
As we embark on our new future for Veterans, E.Z. Smith IV has been appointed Thomas’ successor and new Chairman of the Board.
E.Z. comes from a family of service members, is a former collegiate & professional athlete and owner of multiple successful brands. His dedication to our team’s mission and seeing Fans Of America grow into the impactful foundation our founder had in mind when forming in 2012 will be impactful forour National Heroes for decades ahead.
James Fischbach
James Fischbach joined the Fans of America Foundation in Spring 2016 and became a member of the Board of Directors in the Fall of 2017. Jim is a former Special Forces Paratrooper and Disabled American Veteran. Jim Fischbach, PMP, has 30-years of experience as Senior Project Manager in designing and developing programs in 3D technology, including 54,900 validated hours in senior project management. He has managed projects involving The Pentagon, White House Office of Homeland Security, Super Bowl XL, US Air Force, US Army Tank Command, NASCAR, Henry Ford Health Systems and Oakwood Hospital. Jim was awarded a patent, October 2012, for 3D auto-stereoscopic (glasses-free) imaging, and has written 6 patents on auto-stereoscopic (glasses-free) 3D Medical projection, display and stereo imaging. He is recognized as an expert at advanced visualization product development, drawing conclusions, defining problems, suggesting solutions and contributing to corporate growth.
Al Bracey
Al Bracey is a survivor and a conqueror who has overcome great odds and a challenging past in order to achieve success. He is a lifelong resident and businessman in Detroit, Michigan. As the head of Bracey Entertainment Networks, WHPR talk show host, music industry producer and promoter, he is dedicated to help Detroit’s talented artists. Mr. Bracey has multi-layered expertise in management and business ownership as an area musician and entertainer with City Wide Love, owner of Al’s Marigold and manager of The Blue Room, Jelly’s Deli, & Gratiot One-Step. Currently, Al is the Executive Director/Founder of Independent Community Networks, a non-profit organization dedicated to rebuilding, restructuring & strengthening the City of Detroit. Mr. Bracey is an amazing addition to our team.
Major Bob Tillman
Major Tillman, who is from Georgia, is a Vietnam war Veterans and was an African American paratrooper of the 171st Airborne Brigade. At the height of the civil rights movement, when life down south was difficult, Major Tillman was sent overseas in 1966. After being discharged from the Military, Major Tillman settled in Detroit, Michigan because of the wonderful sounds of Motown. He felt that this music was the pulse of the African American experiences in the 1960s. Tillman said” By the grace of God, they were helping hands that allowed a lot of us vets to survive the war-by allowing us to keep a sense of sanity. For us, Motown music was very much “a bridge over troubled waters”.