Phase 1 capital
$130M (Phase 1)
Current public planning band.
Board & Advisors
Strategic oversight for the STX Resilience Campus is supported by mission-aligned governance leadership and subject-matter advisors spanning veteran services, infrastructure resilience, capital stewardship, and public-sector coordination.
Clarity: Officers manage day-to-day execution. Board and advisors provide governance oversight, fiduciary review, and strategic guidance (and do not handle daily operations).
Last updated: 2026-02-12
Evidence & Credibility
Public-safe planning metrics, dated updates, and transparent channels for partner diligence.
Campus footprint
40-50 acres
Site area with integrated resilience districts.
Daily operations
360-510 people daily
Normal operating throughput.
Emergency surge
470-710 people supported in emergency response
Activation-mode shelter and support capacity.
Recent published updates
Feb 09, 2026
Updates page upgraded with filters and subscriptions
Feb 09, 2026
Newsletter signup improved across the site
Feb 08, 2026
Backup monitoring and alerts hardened
Officers
Operational leadership responsible for execution, partnerships, and program delivery.
Mark Theis
Founder & President
Creator of multiple veteran-support platforms including VETS Coin, the Vetted Patriots Resilience Campus model, and the PatriotChat communication platform. Leads organizational strategy, program development, community partnerships, and the St. Croix Phase 1 expansion.
Nichole "Nicci" Williams
Co-Founder & Vice President
Leads organizational operations, internal systems, and financial oversight. Supports strategic planning, compliance, procedural development, and structural implementation for the St. Croix Phase 1 campus.
Roy R. Winningham Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
Provides leadership grounded in VA-system expertise and hands-on commitment to veteran support. Co-leads counseling and peer-support programs and strengthens partnerships and donor relationships.
Kevin Gills
Counseling & Veteran Support Lead
Leads counseling and veteran support programming with experience in trauma-informed care, crisis stabilization, mentorship, and family-support methodologies, providing hands-on support for reintegration and recovery.
Board & Advisors (Current Structure)
These roles reflect the governance and advisory structure guiding campus readiness and replicability. Where an appointment is underway, we list the seat as in progress while diligence and onboarding complete.
Board Chair - Mark Theis (Acting)
Mission Governance
Anchors governance oversight, fiduciary review, and mission protection as the campus scales. Serves as acting chair during formal board expansion and appointment finalization.
Finance & Audit Lead - Nichole "Nicci" Williams (Interim)
Capital Stewardship
Guides audit readiness, financial controls, and fiscal accountability across operating entities and partner programs. Serves as interim lead while additional finance/audit depth is added for scale.
Veteran Services Advisor - Roy R. Winningham Jr. & Kevin Gills
Programs & Outcomes
Ensures care, housing, and workforce programs align with veteran needs, trauma-informed practice, and long-term reintegration with measurable outcomes and partner alignment.
Infrastructure & Resilience Advisor (Appointment in Progress)
Campus Systems
Advises on microgrid, water, logistics, and emergency operations infrastructure to keep the campus disaster-ready and replicable. Seat is being finalized for Phase 1 execution readiness.
Public Sector Liaison (Appointment in Progress)
Federal & Territory Coordination
Coordinates alignment with federal and territorial agencies, ensuring compliance, partnerships, and emergency integration. Seat is being finalized as agency coordination scope matures.