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 Foundation and a graduate from Albany Business College with a degree in Business Accounting. He is a retired Sergeant from the NYSDOC. Mr. Soukup has 40 years experience in real estate and developing. Tom has experience in the hotel industry also. Tom comes from a long line of Veterans in his family since WW1 to the present with his son currently serving in the US Army. He is the CEO of Soukup Realty Investment Group.
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.
William Bostic
William Bostic has just joined the Fans of America Foundation team in February 2020!
Mr. Bostic is a former Marine and is the CEO of Diversified Media International (DMI). William has over 30 years experience in the entertainment industry as a performer, producer, and engineer.
James Monllos
Jim joined the Foundation in 2018 and will represent the foundation in the Georgia area and the southern states. Jim is originally from Queens, NY. He attended Fordham University and was a professional athlete in boxing and wrestling. He was also a wrestling manager and a sports entertainment commentator Mr Monllos has been influential in discovering new talent in the boxing and wrestling industries. Currently Mr. Monllos is CEO and President of Big Main Events, Inc and works with KZ1.
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.
Col Eunice J. Banks
The Fans of America Foundation would like to welcome Col. Eunice J. Banks to our team! She served 20 year in the US Army as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse and Administrator. With her expertise and knowledge in her field, she will be a great asset to our Board. She will oversee the psychological department of our facilities. Col. Banks will be able to help us write up our guidelines and programs which will be needed to help our veterans that have mental health issues, so they will be able to be integrated back into civilian life.
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”.
Edwin Rogers
Edwin Rogers joined the Fans of America Foundation team in 2020. Ed is a graduate of Conway High School class 0f 1981. He joined the U.S. Army where he served as a supply specialist. Ed was shot and paralyzed while on duty resulting in being 100% service connected disabled. After a life reset, Mr. Rogers attended Horry-Georgetown Technical College graduating with a certificate in Early Childhood Education. He is a certified foster parent. Mr. Rogers is also a landlord and he rehabs, rents and flips properties.
Shane Nicole Kerr
Shane Nicole Kerr joined the Fans of America Foundation team in 2021. She attended Texas A&M in pursuit of a Construction Science degree. Shane spent 21 years in the Commercial Construction Industry in the Austin area. Specializing in Business Development, Project management and estimating. She specialized in remodeling and new hospital builds. Ms Kerr is currently the Band Manager of her husband JT’s band and has an Event Planning and Booking Agent business.
AJ Gohil
AJ believes that you should always do good and help others. Community service is especially important to him. AJ heads up the disaster relief committee with the NMB Rotary club and has helped thousands recover through storms, flooding, and loss of work due to Covid. Mr. Gohil became NMB Rotary club president for the third time starting July 1st 2022. AJ brings to you over 30 years of experience in customer service, business management, business marketing, leadership training and developing to hundreds of employees, he is also a serial entrepreneur, and this experience helps many companies and events with their growth plan.
Debra LaPlante
Debra LaPlante began her real estate career in 2008 becoming a real estate broker in 2012 & Co-Owner of a National Real Estate Franchise. Over the past decade, Debra has built a loyal clientele by demonstrating perseverance, integrity and the highest level of customer service. “The opportunity to apply my knowledge of real estate and be a Champion of Non-Profits not only in my own community but all over the country, & even World is truly a dream come true! As the VP of Business Development at Solveres, this dream has become a reality.”
Nicole Comer
Nicole Lorraine Comer, aka LadyLove®, is a community activist and vocalist born and raised in the city of Detroit, MI. She started singing as a child along with her twin sister Bianca Lauren Mays in church and also during drama club performances at an early age. LadyLove® focuses on Jazz, Hi/Lo-Fi and Neo Soul style music while performing but noticed that she’s very open to all genres of music depending on what style she connects to at that present moment in time. Volunteering at various facilities such as group homes and nursing homes during the holiday season and open jam sessions for over 10 plus years singing Jazz, Pop Music, and R&B gave her the opportunity to explore those sounds. Ms. Comer is currently working at Ascension hospital with TouchPoint Support Services, and behavioral health is a service line we provide patient care in.
Ken Hudson
Ken Hudson joined our team in 2023. Mr. Hudson works with Prominence Equity Holdings, LLC as the Managing Director and Sales Coordinator. He is also the owner/operator of Green Resources Unlimited, LLC, which connects renewable energy alliances-business-to-business, to contribute to reducing the toxic carbon footprint of the earth. He is currently responsible for locating funding for over 1.5 billion dollars in renewable energy projects.
Gary Haggerty
Gary Haggerty joined Fans of America Foundation in 2023. He currently lives in Maben, Mississippi but is originally from Rhode Island. Mr. Haggerty is the owner of Spydr Entertainment Ltd and the former Ambassador to the Rhode Island Blues Hall of Fame, Host and DJ G’s Music of a Magical Generation in Time on the Plowzone Radio Show on KFOK Radio in California.
As a lifelong music lover, his passion has led him in the direction of promotion and development of local talent. Gary has created relationships to give exposure to artists through a large network of radio and promotional contacts.
Dr. Harvey Loomstein
Harvey A. Loomstein, Ph.D. is the Clinical Director of BioTech Institute. He holds a Ph.D. from Columbia Pacific University in Counseling Psychology and a post-doctoral degree in Biomechanical Trauma from Lynn University. Coursework for the latter was under the auspices of the University of Miami School of Medicine and School of Engineering. Dr. Loomstein’s Master’s Degrees in Clinical Social Work and Education (Counseling), were awarded by Washington University. He was a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine. Dr. Loomstein holds Diplomates from the American Academy of Biomechanical Trauma, the American Board of Vocational Neuropsychology, The American Academy of Pain Management, and the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work. He is also a Diplomate and Fellow of the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists. He is a Fellow of the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture. As Clinical Director of BioTech Institute, Dr. Loomstein has lectured in the United States and Mexico on topics such as The Biomechanics of Head Injury, The Biomechanics of Low Impact Trauma, Neuropsychological Aspects of Toxic Chemicals, Neurotoxicology, The Use of Quantitative EEG and Evoked Potential in the Diagnosis of Closed Head Injury, Electro-Diagnosis, and Soft Tissue Injury Evaluation. He has been qualified as an expert witness in head injury, biomechanics and rehabilitation, and child custody in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, Kansas, California and Canada. He has served as a trial consultant on mass toxic torts and shaken infant cases.