Passion, motivation, and accountability are easily witnessed characteristics of the leaders in the Springford Veterans Memorial Organization (SVM). The leadership team will guide efforts that remain true to our patriotic values while making sure we build a sustainable memorial to those that served our country. We are driven by a strong desire to support and recognize those that sacrificed their time, careers and sometimes their lives so that all citizens can enjoy their God given freedoms.
Dick Davis
Executive Director, Springford Veterans Memorial
As executive director of the Springford Veterans Memorial Dick will ensure our vision and values remains a priority. Using the highest degree of business ethics and transparency gained from his years of experience in the Mortgage and Finance industry. He is committed to the successful completion of a memorial that respects the patriotic values of the community that he called home for over 25 years.
Serving his country while in the US Army with a tour in Viet Nam, he has the inherent pride that comes with being a Veteran of the US Armed Forces. Dick continues his service as a member of the Disabled American Veterans , Chapter 25, as a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) helping Veterans secure the benefits that honorably earned.
Association Memberships: Disabled American Veterans (DAV 25 Norristown)
Bill Pinkerton (Pinky)
Program Director, Springford Veterans Memorial
The Program Director for the Springford Veterans Memorial will work to connect our fund-raising efforts by collaborating with community-based organizations and public governances. For over 25 years Bill contributed to team environments within the commercial construction trades industry. Focusing on the quality of work, not just eager for completion, Bill created a passion for mentoring and motivating others to follow. Serving his country in the US Airforce, during war time in Viet Nam, produced a new goal for Bill – to improve the lives of other Veterans that struggled to adjust after service.
Bill has lived in the local area for over 35 years. His tireless service in outreach to Veterans along with an impatience for failure, becomes a definite asset to our effort to construct a memorial that remembers and highlights their sacrifices.
Membership Organizations: Disabled American Veterans , Chapter 25, Vets in Recovery, founding member, Viet Nam Veterans
John Stafford
Treasurer, Springford Veterans Memorial
Living his entire life in surrounding small communities similar to the Springford Area, John understands the dedication of raising a family with three children while serving his country. Following his retirement from the Marine Corps Reserves, John went on to work for the Federal government. His war time service in Vietnam instilled a passion to help other Veterans meet the challenges of transitioning to life beyond the military. John will use his knowledge and skills to keep the SVM goals realistic while following the transparency requirements for our financial programs and operation as a non-profit organization.
Association Memberships: Disabled American Veterans (DAV 25 Norristown)
Richard D. Custer
As a member of the Springford Veterans Memorial (SVM) leadership team Rich will assist communication and organizational planning efforts to complete the monument build.
Rich and his wife, Patty, have raised two graduates from Springford High School and have been living in the Springford area for the last 32 years. A U.S. Army veteran that served during the Viet Nam War, Rich will be applying his knowledge and acquired management skills from a 40-year corporate business career as the monument is constructed.
Associations:
- VFW – Life Member, Post 7155 Trappe
- Military Order of the Purple Heart – Life Member/Vice Commander/Trustee, Valley Forge Chapter 1777
- 31st Infantry regiment Association – Life Member, National
- United States Museum of the U.S. Army – Founding Member, National
- Disabled American Veterans (DAV) – Life Member, Commander – Chapter 25 Norristown
- International Facility Managers Association (IFMA), Philadelphia.
Frederika Rivera-Torres
Secretary, Springford Veterans Memorial
Dedicated and compassionate with multiple years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Fredie brings her desire to improve the lives of those that have served our country. Her communication skills and caring approach provided support in her affiliation with the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. As Secretary of the Springford Veterans Memorial leadership team, she is considered the glue that holds an entire corporation together. She is responsible for assuring the organization stays in compliance with our documentation and correspondence. Fredie remains an important asset to our success.