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MEET THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Chris Miller 

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

 
Mr. Christopher C. Miller served as the Acting Secretary of Defense, from Nov. 9, 2020, until Jan. 20, 2021.

Earlier in 2020, he Performed the Duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict. He also previously served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Special Operations and Combating Terrorism (SOCT). Mr. Miller was responsible for overseeing the employment of special operations forces in counterterrorism, Military Information Support Operations (MISO), Information Operations, unconventional warfare, irregular warfare, direct action, special reconnaissance, foreign internal defense, counter proliferation, sensitive special operations, and personnel recovery/hostage issues as specified by the Secretary of Defense. Mr. Miller was sworn in as the DASD for SOCT on Jan. 6, 2020.

From March 2018 through December 2019, Mr. Miller served as the Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism and Transnational Threats at the National Security Council (NSC). In this position, Mr. Miller was responsible for strategic level policy making and implementation, and support to senior NSC and White House leadership.

Mr. Miller was raised in Iowa City, Iowa and is a retired U.S. Army officer. He was commissioned as an Infantry officer in 1987 through R.O.T.C. with a Bachelor of Arts in History from the George Washington University. Mr. Miller began his military career as an enlisted Infantryman in the Army Reserve in 1983 and also served in the District of Columbia National Guard as a Military Policeman. In 1993, he transferred to Special Forces and served in numerous command and staff positions within the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne).

Throughout his career, he served within other special operations organizations, culminating with command of the 2nd Battalion, 5th SFG(A). Mr. Miller participated in the initial combat operations in Afghanistan in 2001 and Iraq in 2003, in addition to numerous follow-on deployments to both theaters, and has extensive inter-agency and joint special operations experience. Upon retirement from the Army in 2014, Mr. Miller worked for over two years as a defense contractor providing clandestine Special Operations and Intelligence expertise directly to the Under Secretaries of Defense for Intelligence and Policy.

Mr. Miller possesses a Master of Arts degree in National Security Studies from the Naval War College and is a graduate of the Naval College of Command and Staff and the Army War College. Mr. Miller lives in Virginia with his wife. They have two grown daughters and a son in college.

Tom Aldrich

 
Tom Aldrich served in the US Army for 8.5 years as a Green Beret. Over the course of his career, he deployed four times and functioned as both a Special Forces communications and intelligence specialist, working to thwart efforts of violent extremist organizations such as AQIM, ISIS-West Africa and Boko Haram.
 
Following his time in the military, Tom worked for Goldman Sachs as a private wealth advisor. Today he is part of the Executive Leadership Team of 360 Privacy.

Tom brings a unique perspective to the Donovan & Bank Foundation Board of Directors that includes both military and civilian experience. His personal transition journey from Special Operations to private sector executive leadership is invaluable to keeping the foundation focused on the most effective and efficient ways to help Special Operators bring closure to their warrior stories.

Tom graduated from Infantry basic training, the Special Forces Qualification Course, and the Special Forces Intelligence Course as a distinguished honor graduate. He was the 2014 3rd Special Forces Group Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. He is a graduate of Military Free Fall Advanced Tactical Infiltration, Military Free Fall Jumpmaster, Special Forces Sniper Course, Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat, and Special Operations Combatives. He has been awarded the Army Commendation Medal (5th Award), Army Achievement Medal (4thAward), Global War on Terrorism Service and Expeditionary Medals, National Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, and Army Service Ribbon.

Josh Forman

 

Josh Forman joined the Navy as an Intelligence Specialist in 2005, deploying twice to support contingency operations around the globe. He transitioned honorably from the Navy in 2011, where he provided support to Special Forces elements operating in sensitive areas, at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).

Outside of the Donovan & Bank Foundation, Josh is the founder of Good People Ventures, a micro-VC firm investing in companies that keep U.S. Special Forces personnel safe in the field, aid in closing their warrior story during transition to civilian life, prevent Veteran suicides, and enable SOF Veterans to thrive in their own entrepreneurial pursuits and businesses. Additionally, he is on the Board of Advisors to another non-profit that enables professional development, mentorship, and vocational opportunities for Gold Star beneficiaries of Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF), CIA Officers Memorial Foundation (CIAOMF), and the Defense Intel Memorial Foundation (DIMF).

An unabashed optimist and serial connector, Josh believes deeply in the power of the abundance mindset, ensuring 'good people networks' can help advance support to those in need while expanding the perspective of those who are willing to step into the arena.