Lily Anne Schwed is the daughter of Jamie VanDerveer. Through her work with Operation Jamie’s Angels, Lily aims to honor her father's memory while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those who have served our country. Her commitment to this cause reflects her deep respect for her father's memory and his passion for supporting the veteran community. 

Hanna Husek is the daughter of Jamie VanDerveer. She is a part of the dedicated team of passionate individuals committed to help make a positive change in Veteran's lives. She is happy to have the opportunity to carry out the vision of Jamie through Operation Jamie’s Angels. She is driven by the desire to help make a difference one Veteran at a time and also honor the life of Jamie through her work. on

Jane Hamner is a seasoned Sales Executive with over 35 years of experience in technology staffing and recruitment. She is deeply passionate about giving back, especially in support of underserved communities, women, and children. Jane’s dedication extends to her involvement in Operation Jamie's Angels, a cause close to her heart. Her participation honors Jamie’s memory and reflects the profound bond she shares with his wife, Tonianne—her dear friend and soul sister for over 45 years.

Lisa Galdieri Kenny has worn many hats over the years but began her career in the hospitality industry in charge of advertising and public relations. Aside from created events and promoting various aspects of the hotel, restaurants and complex, she also worked in conjunction with many non profit organizations. She has served as President of the American Heart Association, held fundraising events for many local charities including United cerebral palsy and served on the Mayors task force for a better Morristown. Lisa has been married to her husband Jim for over 36 years and has 4 children. She left her career to raise her family for the next several years. Later she recentered the work force as a Pre-K teacher where she went on to develop and  teach a program on character development for children from Kindergarten to 8th grade. The course was designed for the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse and addressed subjects such as peer pressure, bullying, positive self image, coping skills and abuse through the use of puppets. She is active active in her church with Bible studies, seminars and functions and also served as the President of the Rosary Altar Guild for 4 years which she attributes bring one of the most profound experiences of her life. She would then go onto be an assistant to the chefs at Kraft/Mondelez and work in recipe development. Currently she has launched an energy company with her husband Jim where they travel the US educating people on how to save money on their electricity bills through government programs. 

“Jamie had such a deep appreciation for every moment of his life. I do believe he developed this because of the atrocities he witnessed in war. His kindness and willingness to help anyone was awe inspiring to say the least. He truly lived a life of laying down one’s life for another. James VanDerveer was an anomaly. We can only hope to continue his legacy of love through Operation Jamie’s Angels and my sister Tonianne (Jamie’s widow) is doing just that with her devotion and love for our United States Veterans.”

Linda Holtz Wyman is Chief Operating Officer at the National Association of Bond Lawyers and has over 35 years’ experience managing non-profit trade associations in the Washington, DC area.  Originally from New Vernon, NJ, she and Tonianne met in kindergarten and have remained lifelong friends.  Linda’s involvement in Operation Jamie’s Angels is a way for her to continue Jamie’s legacy of giving.  A proud Marine, Jamie gave so much of himself while he was living, in particularly to veterans and their families, leaving an indelible impression on everyone he met.

Mike has served as a General Superintendent for over 30 years, leading the successful construction of more than $2 billion worth of high-end facilities for top-tier clients. Throughout his career, he has consistently delivered projects on time and under budget, managing everything from scheduling and coordination to safety and materials procurement. His expertise spans overseeing complex projects, including working closely with subcontractors, engineers, governmental agencies, union representatives, and architects to ensure smooth operations from start to finish. Known for his in-depth knowledge of all project plans, specifications, and material requirements, Mike has been regularly selected for high-profile projects due to his unmatched experience and attention to detail.

Beyond his professional success, Mike is also known for his tradition of dressing up as Santa Claus, and each year he generously donates the money he raises as Santa to support the mission of this important cause. As Jamie's brother-in-law, Mike's dedication to both his career and his family makes him a true embodiment of hard work and compassion.

Mr. FitzPatrick began his career with The Equitable after graduating from Siena College. He rose to become one of Equitable/AXA premier Agencies in the U.S. Mike has been a guest speaker at the American College Management School as well as a four-time guest speaker at the Purdue Management School of Financial Services. In 1985 Mike founded an Independent third party 401(k) Pension Administration Service. In 2000, seeing the aging/health shift demographically, due to the advances of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, Mike founded The LTC Partnership, LLC, a long term care outreach and education firm, specializing in the financial planning of the unintended consequences of an extended long term care illness and guaranteed lifetime income solutions.

“I met Jamie through our family, which developed into an ongoing social & business relationship. What I loved about our friendship is that we had trust and chemistry. Special guy, special friend.”