Leadership

David Talamantez

Director of Marketing & Communications

David Talamantez

Director of Marketing & Communications

David Talamantez is a marketing and strategic communications executive with more than a decade of experience helping organizations clarify their message, strengthen their brand, and deepen their impact. A U.S. Army veteran with extensive experience in the veteran-serving nonprofit sector, he has led national marketing, PR, and digital strategy efforts that supported programs reaching service members, veterans, and families across the country.

David’s approach combines disciplined execution with a practical understanding of how storytelling, positioning, and audience insight shape organizational growth. He has built cross-functional strategies, managed large-scale campaigns, and partnered with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies to elevate mission-driven initiatives. He brings a steady, thoughtful leadership style and believes that clear communication, strong systems, and authentic storytelling are essential to building organizations that scale with integrity and purpose.

Erica Buerger

Director of Strategy & Development

Erica Buerger

Director of Strategy & Development

Erica Buerger brings over a decade of experience supporting national security and defense initiatives within the Department of Defense, where she advised senior leaders, built strategic frameworks, and led cross-functional teams to strengthen mission readiness and operational impact. Her career has focused on creating programs and partnerships that empower those who serve to succeed both during and after their military careers.

Erica’s commitment to veterans is deeply personal, inspired by her family’s long tradition of military service and her own experience working alongside service members around the world. She is passionate about fostering connection, purpose, and opportunity for veterans as they transition to new chapters of their lives. Erica holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from James Madison University and a Master of Business Administration from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, Scott, and their dog, Doutzen.

Jason de Parrie-Turner

Supervising Instructor / Technical Advisor

Jason de Parrie-Turner

Supervising Instructor / Technical Advisor

Jason has spent his life on set, beginning as a child actor and continuing through a Master’s degree in Media Studies. Jason founded Heliorana Filmworks in 2012, and continues as lead producer with many corporate and government clients including Portland General Electric, Adidas, Nike, Häagen Dasz, Oregon Department of Education and City of Portland. Jason has worked in television doing outdoor adventure programming for the Outdoor Channel, FOX Sports and Good Morning America and his cometary feature film has shown around the world including The Lincoln Center in NYC, and won best documentary feature in Canada.

In 2015 Jason joined the Patton Veterans Project as a West Coast instructor. He comes from an Air Force family and believes strongly in the restorative power of art and storytelling.

Seth Castro

Social Media Director, Instructor

Seth Castro

Social Media Director, Instructor

Seth Orpheus Castro is a filmmaker and social media expert with over four years of experience. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree in Filmmaking with a concentration in editing and directing from Columbia College Hollywood in 2021. After graduating, he found a love for social media, spending countless hours researching strategies and creating unique content that amassed millions of views. He's edited short films, movie trailers, and viral short-form content for creators on YouTube and TikTok

Mike Leeman

Veterans Coordinator

Mike Leeman

Veterans Coordinator

Mike Leeman spent nearly 7 years in the Army as a field artillery Meteorologist, including 12 months in Iraq and in South Korea and Australia in training soldiers in counter IED tactics. He has a BA in Human Services and Associates in Sociology. In addition to his service with PVP, Mike currently works with the Dept. of Veteran Affairs in Loveland, CO as a Certified Peer Support Specialist. He is happily married with two handsome boys. Of his work with fellow vets, Mike says: “It’s a passion not a job and I couldn't be in a better position to help them.

Randy Henry

Workshop Coordinator

Randy Henry

Workshop Coordinator

Randy Henry is a dedicated veteran with a remarkable 15-year service in the active Army. Throughout his military journey, Randy faced multiple combat situations, demonstrating courage and valor that earned him a Bronze Star in combat with The 1st Cavalry Division, a combined arms division and one of the most decorated combat divisions of the United States Army. he holds a degree in Journalism, complemented by certifications in numerous computer systems and extensive training in graphic arts. . Now residing in Northern Colorado, Randy is actively engaged in supporting fellow veterans, assisting them with posttraumatic stress and other challenges they may face. He is a dedicated husband and loving stepfather to their two energetic 16-year-old twin daughters.

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