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Hire Heroes USA is proud to introduce our Board of Directors:
John A. Bardis, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, MedAssets, Inc.
Mr. Chatfield, of Texas, brings to this position more than 30 years of experience working with the executive and legislative branches of the Federal government. He commenced public service with the Doorkeeper of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1978 through 1979, and performed in several appointed positions of increasing responsibility from 1980 through 1987 in the Reagan Administration. He served on the staff of the Deputy Undersecretary for Policy at the Department of Defense; as a Regional Director of the Civil Aeronautics Board; Special Assistant to the Director, Office of Personnel Management; Assistant to the Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; Special Assistant for Congressional Liaison in the Department of the Interior; and, Staff Advisor to the Commissioner at the Interstate Commerce Commission. From 1987 until his appointment with the Selective Service, he was engaged in governmental affairs consulting. In 1989, he and former Congressman Tom Kindness Director Chatfield attended Union College, majoring in political science and criminal justice, and continued studies at American University. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, with 35 years of active duty and reserve service.
In addition to his non-profit career, Brian currently competes as a Middleweight as a professional mixed martial artist under contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Previously, Brian earned a World Championship at Light Heavyweight with “World Extreme Cagefighting” in March 2008. In 2011, Brian won his most significant fights defeating the Chris Leben andJorge Santiago, bothhighly ranked fighters, via knockout in the first round andsecondround respectively.
Rand A. Ballard, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Customer Officer, MedAssets, Inc.
Mr. Bruce Maples has exhibited tremendous dedication to our Nation's veterans, and has made significant contributions to Hire Heroes USA, through hosting numerous fundraising events and opening the door for many partnership opportunities with companies to help hire veterans.
Nancy Swain brings 20+ years of extensive diverse experience in counseling, public speaking, education, training, sales, and career transition coaching. Nancy holds a B.S. degree in Business and a M.A. Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Western Kentucky University. Nancy was an instructor at the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX from 1998 through 2003 teaching Career Management, Organizational Change, Human Resources Administration, and Business Communications. She has facilitated career transition workshops and provided executive leadership coaching for multiple corporations in all industries ranging from privately held to Fortune 15. During her career Nancy had a private counseling practice, and was founder of two successful consulting firms designed to improve personal and professional competencies. Nancy has developed and facilitated a broad range of customized training and development programs for various business and industry enterprises such as: Voluntary Hospitals of America, Kinetic Concepts, GTE, AT&T, Kodak, Unysis, Lincoln Properties, Owens and Minor, IMCO, SKB, Right Management Inc, Abbott Laboratories, Scott Paper, Dallas Community Colleges, K.D. Modeling Studios, Cardinal Health, Time Warner, The MED Group, Sabre, Motorola, Hire Heroes USA, Staff Care, StratCenter and Right Management. Nancy created and implemented customized field sales training programs and performance measurement tools for VHA Supply Company, and the telesales division resulting in a ROI of 10 to 1 with an annual sales goal of $2.4 Billion. She also held the position of Southwest Sales Manager for Cardinal Health, a $60B global provider of healthcare services, and founded the telesales and member services division of The MED Group in conjunction with a 4-year contract to increase GPO membership by 50% in the DME market. Formerly a professional member of the National Speakers Association, Nancy has served as a faculty member at national conferences with such prestigious names as Paul Harvey, Steve Allen Jr., Sander Vanocur, Charles Garfield, and Roger Dow. She is currently a member of Who’s Who Among College Presenters, and a former member of the American Association of Mental Health Counselors, the International Association of Career Management Professionals, and the National Society of Sales Training Executives
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph C. Shusko, Director of Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP)
Commissioned in 1977 via the Platoon Leaders Class Program, he completed The Basic School and attended flight training at Naval Air Station Pensacola Florida in 1978. Designated a Naval Aviator in 1980, Lieutenant Colonel Shusko transferred to Marine Corps Air Station, New River, North Carolina to assume the duties with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 263. In addition to serving as a squadron pilot, he also performed the duties as the squadron’s Assistant Aviation Maintenance Officer (AAMO). During this tour Lieutenant Colonel Shusko deployed twice to the Mediterranean Sea and was involved with peacekeeping operations in Beirut, Lebanon. In 1984, Lieutenant Colonel Shusko was transferred to Marine Air Group 29 where he was working in Operations prior to being selected for duty with Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1). While serving as a White House Liaison Officer (WHLO) at HMX-1, he was designated a Presidential Helicopter Pilot under the Reagan Administration. Upon completion of this tour and following the Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School, Lieutenant Colonel Shusko transferred to the SixthMarine Regiment, Second Marine Division where he assumed the duties as the Regimental Air Officer. While in that billet, he deployed to Honduras and CAX twice. In 1990, Lieutenant Colonel Shusko returned to an operational squadron, HMM-266. During that tour he was the squadron’s Air Intelligence Officer and then the Aviation Maintenance Officer (AMO) participating in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He also deployed to the Mediterranean Sea as part of the Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Capable (MEUSOC). In 1992, Lieutenant Colonel Shusko was transferred to Command and Staff College in Quantico, Virginia. Following school in 1993, Lieutenant Colonel Shusko was assigned to the staff at the Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School as the senior aviator on staff. After his instructor duties in 1995, he was transferred to Headquarters, United States European Command (EUCOM) in Stuttgart, Germany, where he worked as the Team Chief flying aboard the Airborne Command Post (ABNCP) within the Operations Directorate of EUCOM. During this tour he deployed as a Liaison Officer with the United Nations Protection Forces and later Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia, Herzegovina. In 1999, Lieutenant Colonel Shusko was transferred to Programs and Resources (P&R) Division of Headquarters Marine Corps where he served as the Aviation Analysis Officer. It was during this tour that he was selected to be the Executive Officer for The Basic School, Quantico Virginia. In 2001, Lieutenant Colonel Shusko assumed command of The Basic School. In August of 2003 he assumed command of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Center of Excellence. He is now serving as the Director, Marine Corps Martial Arts Center of Excellence overseeing the Corps Martial Arts Program. His personal decorations include: the Legion of Merit; the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (Second Award); the Meritorious Service Medal (Third Award); the Air Medal with Strike/Flight Number 1; the Navy Commendation Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal. He is also authorized to wear the Presidential Service Badge |
John A. Bardis has been Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of MedAssets since its founding in June, 1999. Mr. Bardis has over 20 years experience in the Healthcare industry. Beginning with American Hospital Supply and Baxter International, he held various senior management positions, including Vice President of the Baxter Operating Room Division and General Manager of the Eastern Zone. Mr. Bardis left Baxter in 1987 to join Kinetic Concepts. Kinetic Concepts, a NASDAQ traded company (KNCI) was the nation's largest specialty bed and medical equipment rental company at the time of his departure as President in 1992. From 1992 to 1997, Mr. Bardis was President and CEO of TheraTx, Inc. TheraTx, another NASDAQ traded company (THTX) was a leading provider of rehabilitation services and operator of skilled nursing facilities. In 1995, TheraTxwas named the second fastest growing public company in America by INC. Magazine, growing from $15mm to over $500mm in 5 years. Mr. Bardis was named Entrepreneur of the year by INC Magazine in 1995. Mr. Bardis graduated with a B.S. in Business from the University of Arizona. He serves on the board of USA wrestling, the National governing body for amateur wrestling, is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Hire Heroes USA, Heart for Africa and is Chairman of the Atlanta Fire Youth Hockey Club. Mr.Bardis was also named Team Leader of the U.S. Greco-Roman Wrestling Team for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and served as Team Leader in the 2007 World Championships where Team USA won the world team title for the first time in wrestling history.
William A. Chatfield became the 11th Director of Selective Service on November 29, 2004, having been nominated by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. He was directly responsible to the President for the management of the Selective Service System.
Brian Stann was born on September 24, 1980 at Yakota Air Base in Japan before moving to the United States and growing up in Scranton, Pennsylvania. From an early age Brian played organized football and excelled quickly. He was the leader of Scranton Prep’s football team, setting school records by a quarterback for career passing yards and rushing. His achievements on the field mirrored his academic accomplishments and he was selected with the honor of being accepted to one of the most prestigious scholastic institutions in the country, the United States Naval Academy in 1999. 
Rand Ballard serves as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Customer Officer for MedAssets, Inc. His responsibilities include developing leadership, training, and accountability for all the various functions for MedAssets businesses. Prior to joining MedAssets, Rand's most recent experience was at Cardinal Healthcare. He was accountable for implementing contracts with subsequent annual sales of $1.6 Billion. Mr. Ballard holds an MBA from Pacific Lutheran University with a triple major in finance, operations, and marketing. Rand was a deans' list undergraduate at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and holds a Bachelor of Science degree with concentration in nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, and business law. In addition to his position at MedAssets, Rand serves as Chairman of the Board of the Meals on Wheels Research Foundation, is immediate past chair of Healthcare Industry Group Purchasing Association (HIGPA), and is Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Hire Heroes USA, a non-profit organization addressing the employment needs of our returning veterans.
Bruce Maples is the Chairman of the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees, a professional trade group that represents the owners of more than 5,000 franchised 7-Eleven stores across the country. Mr. Maples, who most recently served as a vice chairman of the National Coalition, has been a 7-Eleven franchisee since 1988 and an active National Coalition Board member since 1989. He is also president of the Tucson Franchise Owner’s Association. Previously, Mr. Maples served six years as Southwest Regional Chairman of the National Coalition, five years as a 7-Eleven National Advisory Council member, and as Chairman of the Arizona Food Marketing Alliance.
Lieutenant Colonel Shusko was born in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. He is a 1977 graduate of Rider University. He is also a graduate of the Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School and the Marine Corps Command and Staff College.
