Passionate, intense and driven to produce results is the only way Ray Guasp knows how to live and work! It is this same energy on which he founded Veterans Response, a Disaster Relief Team specializing in Water Purification, Commodity Distribution and Infrastructure Redevelopment. Ray has always been inspired to serve; joining the United States Marine Corps at just 18 years old and serving in Operation Desert Storm. He is a partner and co-founder of a Medical Device sales company, Attero Surgical, a Volunteer Fireman and a firearm instructor. Ray also stays involved with local community groups including Long Island Bulldog Rescue and the KJL Flag Football Tournament. Ray is committed to working alongside other global Disaster Relief Teams developing communication protocol and planning infrastructure that will be deployed when needed. Ray has worked directly with FEMA Mass Care and the National VOAD Team while on the ground in Puerto Rico during the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. He also managed commodity distribution for regional disaster groups in Houston after Hurricane Harvey.

Steve has spent a significant part of his career as an educator actively leading transformational change in some of CT’s most needy school districts. He continuously aligns advocates, local and state policy makers, parents, educators, students, and community leaders to change systems and promote much needed educational reform. His first-hand experiences within the context of educational equity has translated to sustainable improvements within school systems as well as within the communities where he works. He is the consummate team player who demonstrates daily that he genuinely believes that outcomes, not personal gain, matter most.

After a 40 year career in Business Investments, Cary retired in 2008 as a First Vice President in wealth management at Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley). He is a graduate of Duke University with a BA in Economics; he served three years as an officer in the U S Marine Corps, and spent five years in commercial banking before his investment career. Carey is a former American record holder in the 1,500 meter run, ran ten sub-four minute miles with a best of 3:56.6, and is an avid golfer.

Gary is another heavy hitter on the Veterans Response board of directors. He has been integral in the development and availability of Emergency Water purification systems around the globe. His expertise and wealth of knowledge allows for precise and effective growth of Veterans Response’s efforts assisting as an international NGO.

Dr. P. Anthony Giorgio, Ph.D. serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of ARG Resource Management LLC, ARG Real Estate LLC and ARG Development LLC. He also serves as the Secretary of the Mt. Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital. He co-founded The Keystone Companies LLC in 2002 and serves as its Managing Director. Dr. Giorgio has years of experience and knowledge in management and real estate. He serves as a Director of Saint Francis Care, Inc. Dr. Giorgio served as Director of The Connecticut Bank and Trust Company. Dr. Giorgio served as a Director of New England Community BanCorp. since 1998. He serves as a Director of St. Francis Care and St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Giorgio serves as Director of the Mt. Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital and as a Director on the Board of Visitors of Hillyer College of the University of Hartford.