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Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation has had a singular purpose for more than half a century: to support Vinson Hall Retirement Community.

In 1959, the Naval Officers’ Wives’ Club of Washington D.C. had a vision to build a retirement community to benefit the widows of Navy officers. At the time, a Navy officer’s pension did not transfer to his wife after his death, leaving many widows with insufficient funds for retirement. Members of the club launched a decade-long campaign to fundraise, lobby and build a place where Navy widows could live in dignity, security and friendship throughout their older years.

In 1969, their vision was realized when Vinson Hall Retirement Community opened its doors for Navy, Marine and Coast Guard widows and couples. Over time, VHRC expanded to all branches of the military and government agencies. This year our community has lifted these eligibility requirements.

Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation has been an integral part of this vision from the beginning, raising funds to support the residents and staff of this unique senior living community.

‍Our Mission
We enrich the lives of those around us, so they are free to live life to the fullest.

Our Vision
We will lead in creating and delivering innovative solutions, so those around us can live life “their way.”

Our Values
Dignity, Security, and Friendship

Our Foundation Staff

Michelle Crone

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY AND ENGAGEMENT

Michelle joined Vinson Hall Retirement Community in the fall of 2019 as Philanthropy & Engagement Coordinator, and was promoted to Senior Director in spring 2020. Michelle is passionate about the mission and the people of VHRC. Under her leadership, philanthropic giving to the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation has increased, the donor base has grown, and a planned giving program was initiated. As a 30-year resident of McLean, Michelle has also increased VHRC’s engagement with the greater community by establishing new partnerships with local entities. She has served on the board of various community organizations, including Mclean Project for the Arts for over 13 years, and fundraised extensively for local nonprofits.

Michelle grew up in California and earned her B.A. degree in English at Stanford University. Prior to joining VHRC, Michelle was an editor of various publications that included The New York Times Magazine, the Washington Post, and Architectural Digest magazine. Michelle leads the communications efforts for VHRC and has launched several new publications, including The Beacon weekly newsletter for residents, a monthly community newsletter, and a planned giving newsletter. A storyteller by nature, Michelle is honored to be able to tell the story of VHRC and the remarkable residents who live here.

Michelle is married to a Dane, has lived in Copenhagen and speaks Danish but failed to teach her two grown children the language, a fact they often remind her of. She and her family love to travel and have been blessed to see a great deal of the world.

Contact by email at michellec@vinsonhall.org or at 703-538-3068.

Debra Blome

COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Debbie Blome joined Vinson Hall Retirement Community in the fall of 2022 as Communications and Public Relations Specialist. In this role, Debbie produces a variety of publications for VHRC and the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation, including the Beacon weekly resident newsletter and the quarterly Campus News & Views literary magazine. She writes press releases and social media posts, designs and creates videos, slide show presentations and printed materials for the Foundation, and maintains VHRC’s website. She also lends her editing and writing expertise to other VHRC departments as needed.

Debbie grew up in Connecticut and earned her B.A. in English at the University of Michigan. She also holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University as well as a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Old Dominion University. Debbie is delighted to be a part of the NMCGRF/VHRC family.

Contact by email at dblome@vinsonhall.org or at 703-528-3069.

Megan Kelly

PHILANTHROPY & ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Megan joined Vinson Hall Retirement Community in 2022 as Activities and Engagement Manager for Arleigh Burke and The Sylvestery, after serving as a life enrichment coordinator and director for other senior living communities in both Virginia and Michigan. In February 2024, she pivoted to a new position as Philanthropy & Engagement Coordinator for NMCGRF/VHRC. In this role, Megan supports all fundraising and engagement activities, including managing the donor database, processing gifts, planning events, and liaising with community organizations. As the first face of the Philanthropy & Engagement office, Megan maintains relationships with donors and residents and helps meet their needs on a daily basis.

Megan grew up in Michigan and holds a B.A. degree in hospitality business from Michigan State University. Off hours, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband and her dog, is an expert baker of beautifully decorated sugar cookies that she provides for events, and is a lifelong ballet and tap dancer. Megan is delighted to be serving the people of VHRC as part of the Philanthropy & Engagement team.

Contact by email at mkelly@vinsonhall.org or at 703-538-2970.

Michele Parra

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Michele joined Vinson Hall Retirement Community in 2019 and serves as Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. In addition to assisting the CEO and CFO, Michele supports the Foundation as liaison to the NMCGRF Board of Trustees, coordinating Board information and meetings. She also lends support to Foundation fundraising events, as well as VHRC staff and resident engagement activities.

Michele holds a B.A. degree in sociology, an associate’s degree in hospitality management, and is a certified Meeting and Event Planner. Prior to joining VHRC, Michele worked at an agricultural trade association as an Executive Assistant and Corporate Meeting Planner, and as a Legislative Assistant at a law firm in Washington D.C. Michele also worked in the beauty industry for an Estee Lauder brand planning company events, handling customer relations and managing sales teams.

Michele lives in Reston, Virginia with her three dogs (all rescues) and is passionate about helping our canine friends find their “furever” home. In her spare time, she enjoys local wineries, gardening, traveling, cooking for and with friends, and is an avid reader.

Contact by email at michelep@vinsonhall.org or 703-538-3067.

Our Foundation Executive Board

Cynthia A. Dullea, RDML, NC, USN (Ret)

CHAIRMAN

Cynthia Dullea holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Salve Regina University as well as an MBA degree from Stephens College. She served 30 years in the U.S. Navy, first as a nurse in both active duty and the reserve component, and culminating in her appointment to Rear Admiral and Deputy Commander, Navy Medicine National Capital Area. During her Navy career, Dullea oversaw the opening of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (formerly known as National Naval Medical Center), along with several Navy branch medical clinics and Navy reserve units across multiple states. She also served as Deputy Director of the Nurse Corps, where she helped to reshape the organization to support Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. In addition, Rear Admiral Dullea spent 25 years in senior management positions at several healthcare IT companies, including SCI Solutions, Marbella Technologies, and Experian Health, in which she led them through startup, branding, growth and acquisition. Her career also encompassed roles as a professor of graduate-level nursing and public health, and as a consultant in the healthcare industry.

Cynthia Dullea joined the Board of Trustees of the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation in 2016. She was elected Board Chairman in 2024, having served previously as Board Vice Chairman and Finance Committee Chair since 2018. With her strong background in healthcare operations, she has played a key role in the launch of Vinson Hall at Home, VHRC’s new home and community-based services business unit. “It’s an honor and privilege to be a part of the Board,” said Dullea. “Vinson Hall holds a unique and very special place in my heart – both my mother-in-law and my mother were longtime residents here – and I want to see it be the best it can possibly be.

Allie Leslie, RADM, USN (Ret)

Vice Chairman

Allie Leslie, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (Law) from National University. She served 36 years in the U.S. Navy in both active duty and the reserve component, achieving the rank of Rear Admiral before her retirement in 2017. During her Navy career, Admiral Leslie held various leadership roles in the Pentagon, including Executive Director, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Acquisition & Procurement), and Chief of Staff to the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) advising the Secretary on Department of Defense acquisitions, business management, military construction, and other areas. In 2017, Leslie was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, where she championed the causes of entrepreneurs and small business owners. In the private sector, she has held various executive positions including Program Manager for Abbot Vascular Medical Devices, a $200M company, and her current position as President of Health Supply, a minority-owned small business dedicated to reshoring U.S. manufacturing of medical supplies. Since 2018, she has also served as President of her own consulting firm, AC Leslie Consulting LLC, advising clients on acquisition and government contracting.

Allie Leslie was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation in 2022. She served first as Chair of the Strategy & Market Intelligence Committee, then was elected Board Vice Chairman in 2024. She is also a member of the Governance and Nominating Committee, Strategy and Market Intelligence Committees, and the Philanthropy and Engagement Committee. “It is an honor to serve on the Board of Trustees of NMCGRF and be a part of the NMCGRF community, especially since my mother has been a resident since 2018,” said Leslie. “I am proud to be a part of this amazing organization – they are like family to me!”

W. Scott Slocum, CAPT, USN (Ret)

TREASURER

Scott Slocum earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University and an MBA degree from Harvard Business School with an emphasis on finance and project management. He served 30 years in the U.S. Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer commanding several ships, including a patrol hydrofoil missile ship and a Spruance-class destroyer, which deployed to the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq war. As a Navy Captain, Slocum commanded Destroyer Squadron 26 and served as Anti-Submarine Warfare Commander in the George Washington Battle Group. Following retirement from the Navy in 1998, he returned as a civilian to serve as Deputy Commander of the Navy Recruiting Command, which hired 50,000 sailors a year, and was then promoted to Deputy to the Chief of Navy Personnel. His career also encompassed roles as a member of the Board of Directors and subsequently an executive at Navy Federal Credit Union until his retirement in 2012.

Scott Slocum was elected to the Board of Trustees of Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation in 2009, and served as a member of the Finance Committee. In 2019, he returned to the Board and took on responsibilities as Board Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee. He also currently serves as a member of the Executive Committee and the Strategy and Market Intelligence Committee. “I’ve been on the Board for over 15 years, and it’s been a wonderful opportunity to serve,” said Slocum. “As the Treasurer, I will tell you that Vinson Hall is in really sound financial condition, and I think they have the best leadership in the community.”

Sandy Daniels, RADM, USN (Ret)

SECRETARY

Sandy Daniels graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree, and earned a Master’s degree in science, technology and policy at George Washington University. She began her Navy career as a naval aviator flying P-3 aircraft, and since women at the time could not fly in combat, she flew research missions. After logging more than 2,000 hours of flight time over 11 years for Oceanographic Research Squadron Eight and Navy Research Laboratory, Daniels transitioned to the Naval Reserve and obtained a space operations subspecialty at Naval Space Surveillance Center. As a Flag Officer, Admiral Daniels served as Director of Warfare Integration as well as Deputy Commander, Joint Functional Component for Space. Her 30-year Naval career culminated in roles as Reserve Deputy Commander, Pacific Fleet, and Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group overseeing all P-3s flying anti-submarine warfare and maritime reconnaissance missions. She also worked as a defense contractor for several companies, providing support to the National Reconnaissance Office, among others. Since her retirement from the Navy in 2015, she does consulting work and serves on several boards.

Sandy Daniels was elected to the Board of Trustees of Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation in 2017. She has served as Secretary since 2019, Chair of the Resident Quality of Life Committee and a member of the Executive Committee and the Philanthropy and Engagement Committee. “One of the things we always talk about is how in retirement you should be giving back – but my experience here over the last few years is that I feel I’ve gained more than I’ve given,” said Daniels. “Everyone here cares a lot about this community. I’m very proud to be a part of this group, and I’m looking forward to continuing to learn and to serve.”

Robert Roe

Executive Director

Rob Roe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from the University of South Florida. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for eight years, then launched his own contracting business before shifting his career direction to service older adults. For 15 years, he has been an executive in aging services holding multiple leadership positions, including Corporate Director of Facilities for Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland, where he transitioned facilities operations for two continuing care retirement communities from an outside contract service to an inhouse team and launched energy initiatives that significantly lowered operational costs. He also served as Regional Director of Property Management for Ingleside communities, in which he led the property management team for three communities and oversaw multiple building renovations.

Rob Roe joined Vinson Hall Retirement Community in 2022 as Vice President of Operations. In 2024 he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, and then in 2025 became President and Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership, Vinson Hall has achieved net operating margins, resident and employee engagement, and health care quality measures significantly above national benchmarks. In addition to managing day-to-day operations with oversight of a $35+ million annual operating budget, he has led the development and implementation of a strategic plan and a master plan for the community. As a former Marine, Roe said he is delighted to be able to contribute to a senior retirement community among so many people who have served. “I love the culture of Vinson Hall, I love the residents and the team,” he said. “I can think of no better place to be.”

Richard M. Mazza

Assistant Treasurer

Rick Mazza earned a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Washington & Jefferson College. He brings 35 years of experience as a leader in finance and business development in the not-for-profit life plan community industry. He served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Business Development and Planning at National Lutheran Communities and Services, a multi-site life plan community with locations in Maryland and Virginia. Other leadership roles include Managing Director of Solar Renewable Energy in Pennsylvania, Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President of Development and Planning for Pacific Retirement Services in Oregon, and Director of KPMG’s Retirement Housing & Long-term Care Consulting Practice in Pennsylvania and California. Since 2012, he has also served as President of his own consulting practice, Coach Lane Advisors, LLC, advising life plan communities on finance, strategy and business planning.

Rick Mazza joined Vinson Hall Retirement Community in 2024 as Chief Financial Officer. In 2025, he took on additional responsibility for the community’s strategic planning work as Executive Vice President of Business Planning and Development. Under his leadership, Mazza has deconstructed and re-envisioned NMCGRF’s budgeting and financial reporting processes to focus key performance indicators around net operating margin (NOM) and liquidity as measures of financial health. He has also been instrumental in determining the financial viability of a $250M+ campus repositioning project, as well as secured funding for a $10M campus renovation project. “I look forward to working with the VHRC team of staff and residents on the critical process of repositioning the community to meet the expectations of current and future residents, helping to ensure VHRC’s, continued, long-term success,” he said.

Our Foundation Board of Trustees

Annie B. Andrews, RDML, USN (Ret)

Annie Andrews holds a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Savannah State University and a Master’s degree in management from Troy State University. She served in the U.S. Navy for 32 years and held various roles in personnel management, recruiting and training. Her military career included tours as Commanding Officer of Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, IL, the Navy’s only boot camp, Executive Assistant and Naval Aide to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and Senior Fellow on the Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group at the Naval War College in Rhode Island. As a flag officer, Rear Admiral Andrews served as Director, Total Force Requirements, (N12) in Washington, DC, and as the Navy’s top recruiter and principle advisor to the Chief of Naval Personnel on recruitment strategy and objectives in her role as Commander, Navy Recruiting Command. Following her retirement from the Navy in 2015, Andrews worked for the Federal Aviation Administration as Assistant Administrator for Human Resources Management, where she was responsible for human resource leadership and services for over 46,000 workforce personnel until her retirement in 2021. Andrews is currently the President/CEO of Andrews Consulting Enterprise, LLC, where she consults on Human Resources matters.

Annie Andrews was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation in 2017, where she currently serves as Chair of the Operations Committee. She is also a member of the Strategy and Market Intelligence Committee and the Resident Quality of Life Committee. Her connection to Vinson Hall Retirement Community goes back 30 years, when as a young lieutenant she performed songs for residents at VHRC. “I remember being here and thinking, what a wonderful place!” she said. “My desire is to see what we on the Board can do for the future and how we can help and support all those who have served our nation in many capacities, military, government, and industry.”

Michael J. Browne, RDML, USN (Ret)

Michael Browne, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, earned an MBA from the University of Chicago and a Master’s degree in physics from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. He served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years, first in active duty as a nuclear submarine engineer, and then in the reserve component, culminating in his appointment to Rear Admiral. His tours of duty included Vice Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Reserve Commander for the Naval Network Warfare Command, and Senior Fellow at the Chief of Naval Operation’s Strategic Studies Group, which is the Chief of Naval Operation’s think tank. Admiral Browne also supported the Gulf Coast recovery effort after Hurricane Katrina, as part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Task Force for Wounded Warriors. At the same time, Browne held senior consulting, sales and technology positions at IBM for 20 years. His leadership roles included Director of Intellectual Property and International Business Development, where he led research into new technology and partnerships with Lawrence Livermore Labs as well as new labs in Kenya, China and the Middle East. He later served as CEO of Lumina Analytics, a specialty artificial intelligence company for government and financial services. He is currently Senior Vice President of Decision Lens, an integrated planning software company.

Michael Browne was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation in 2018. He serves as Chair of the Strategy and Market Intelligence Committee, Chair of the Philanthropy and Engagement Committee, and a member of the Resident Quality of Life Committee. Browne’s roots in McLean are deep, having lived near Vinson Hall Retirement Community for many years. “This is the finest organization I’ve ever had the opportunity to serve,” he said. “The mission is great, the people are wonderful, and it’s a privilege to support this community as a member of the Board.”

James Carman, CAPT, USN (Ret)

Jim Carman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and mathematics from the University of South Carolina. He also earned graduate degrees in business management from Salve Regina University and in national security and strategic studies from the U.S. Naval War College. In addition, he is a graduate of the senior executive training program at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Captain Carman served as a U.S. Navy pilot for 25 years, during which time he held command of two maritime patrol and reconnaissance aviation units, a squadron and a wing, both of which were forward deployed throughout the Mediterranean, Pacific Rim, Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. Other Navy assignments included serving on the White House Staff as Assistant National Security Advisor to Vice Presidents Quayle and Gore. After leaving active duty, Carman served as an airline transport pilot for American Airlines, and as a career and talent management consultant for two national organizations. In 2012, he joined the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), where he continues to serve as Vice President for Council/Chapter and Member Support.

Jim Carman was elected to the Board of Trustees of Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation in 2012, and served as the Chair of the Philanthropy & Engagement Committee. In 2024, he returned to the Board and is a member of the Governance and Nominating Committee, Finance Committee, and Philanthropy & Engagement Committee. “It’s really an honor to serve on the Board of NMCGRF, an organization that is clearly a national treasure, doing so much to serve the military community,” said Carman.

Pat Dawson, RADM, USN (Ret)

Pat Dawson, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, holds a Master’s degree in computer systems from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a MBA degree in telecommunications management from National University in San Diego. He served 34 years in the U.S. Navy in both active duty and the reserve component. Following sea tours with duties ranging from Operations Officer to Engineering Officer, Dawson held reserve assignments as Commanding Officer in operational logistics, cargo handling and supply chain management. His Flag Officer duties as Rear Admiral included Director, Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Forces, and Commander, Logistics Task Force Atlantic, until his retirement from the Navy in 2004. Rear Admiral Dawson also spent 26 years in senior management positions in the information technology industry. At ERC International, Ogden Professional Services, and Anteon Corporation, which provided IT engineering solutions to military and government clients, his roles included Vice President, Software and Systems Integration, and Senior Vice President, Administration. Dawson was also responsible for the successful integration of Anteon into General Dynamics, serving as Senior Vice President of the newly formed GDIT in 2006.

Pat Dawson was elected to the Board of Trustees of Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation in 2009, served six years as chair of the Audit Committee and coordinated the Foundation’s annual charity golf tournament for many years. In 2021, he returned to the Board and currently serves on the Finance Committee and Operations Committee. “During my first term, I was delighted to participate in the planning and construction of the Willow Oak building,” said Dawson. “I am very proud of Vinson Hall and the quality of their staff and services.”

Daniel H. DuVal

Dan DuVal graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a Bachelor’s degree in economics, and received his J.D. degree from the University of Virginia. He has been an attorney for 45 years and a partner in the law firms of King & Spalding and Cohen Mohr LLP, until his retirement last year. His areas of legal expertise include mergers, venture capital, commercial law and corporate finance. DuVal’s roots are deep in McLean, the town in which he grew up and still lives, and he has been a leader in many local community organizations. He served as President of the McLean Planning Commission, President of McLean Revitalization Corporation, an executive committee member of the McLean Citizens Association and a member of the McLean Community Foundation’s leadership council.

Dan DuVal was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation in 2024, where he serves as a member of the Operations Committee and Finance Committee. “I was drawn to serve on the Board because I have considered Vinson Hall to be an integral part of the McLean community for as long as I can remember,” said DuVal. “I particularly appreciate the fact that Vinson Hall is a not-for-profit community whose stakeholders are its residents, and not investors.”

Sushil K. Jain, CAPT, MC, USN (Ret)

Sushil Jain grew up in India and moved to the United States at age 14. He received his Bachelor of Science degree at Kentucky State University, Doctor of Optometry at the Southern College of Optometry, and Master’s degree in visual disability and special education at Old Dominion University. During his 24-year career in the U.S. Navy as an eye specialist and officer, Dr. Jain was stationed at various naval hospitals in Japan, Italy and in the U.S. As a Navy Captain, he became commanding officer for Washington Navy Yard Hospital and Director of Medicine at Walter Reed National Medical Center Bethesda. At National Naval Medical Center as head of the Department of Optometry, Dr. Jain cared for leaders in Congress and the White House, including Presidents Bill Clinton, George Bush and Barack Obama. After retiring from the Navy in 2003, Dr. Jain went into private practice as an optometrist at Spectrum Healthcare Resources in Fairfax, where he continues to provide patient eye care. In addition, he serves as the primary eye care consultant at several senior living communities and nursing facilities, including Vinson Hall Retirement Community.

Dr. Jain was elected to the Board of Trustees of Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation in 2018. He currently serves as a member of the Governance and Nominating Committee, as well as the Operations Committee and Resident Quality of Life Committees. “Because I walk these halls and get to talk to all our residents, my desire is to gain firsthand knowledge of what residents’ needs are,” said Jain. “I thoroughly enjoy serving everyone and being on the Board.”

William R. Morris, RADM, SC, USN (Ret)

Bill Morris received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Bloomsburg State College and an MBA from George Washington University. In addition, he is a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the senior executive management program at Harvard University. His career in the Navy encompassed 32 years with the first five as a line officer and the majority as a Supply Corps officer. His assignments were both afloat and ashore with the majority dedicated to logistics and acquisition positions. These assignments included Director, Weapons Systems Support Group, SPCC Mechanicsburg, PA, supporting all Navy and allied ships, submarines and shore stations. As a Flag Officer, Rear Admiral Morris was the Assistant Commander Naval Air Systems Command for Contracts, where he led and managed a $30 billion annual enterprise acquiring all Navy/Marine Corps aircraft, missiles and services. Afterwards, he served on the staff of the Assistant Secretary for Research, Development and Acquisition. After his retirement from the Navy in 1993, Morris joined Coopers & Lybrand Consultancy, where he was elected to the partnership. Subsequent to a merger, he became a partner in Pricewaterhouse Coopers, managing a profit center with revenues of about $100 million annually serving both private and public clients. After retiring from PWC, he became a member of several boards of directors and was an independent consultant.

Bill Morris served as a member of the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation Board of Trustees from 2006 to 2014, serving on the Finance and several other committees, while involved in planning for Willow Oak and the community buildings. In 2014, he became a VHRC resident and has served in several leadership positions in the Residents’ Association. Morris was reelected to the NMCGRF Board in 2024, where he serves on the Finance and Philanthropy and Engagement Committees. In Bill Morris’s view, “the long-term development and success of the NMCGRF community requires that we continually look ahead and build upon the many great things we have going for us.”

Richard C. “Rip” Sullivan, Jr.

Rip Sullivan is a lawyer and a member of the Virginia General Assembly, where he represents the 48th district – Vinson Hall Retirement Community’s district – in the House of Delegates. He graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree from Amherst College, and received his J.D. degree from the University of Virginia. Sullivan, who has lived in McLean for most of his life and across the street from VHRC for several decades, has served as a commercial litigation attorney for over 35 years. He has been a partner at the law firms Hazel & Thomas, P.C. and Reed Smith, LLC, and is currently a partner at Bean Kinney & Korman, P.C., in Arlington. In addition to having extensive trial experience, he is also an expert in alternatives to litigation to resolve commercial disputes, and has taught negotiation at George Mason University’s law school. In 2014, Sullivan was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 48th district, a position he continues to hold. He serves on various House committees including Finance, Courts of Justice, and Commerce and Energy. As Chair of the Energy Subcommittee, he introduced the Virginia Clean Economy Act that was signed into law in 2020, and also chaired the Finance Subcommittee on income tax. Sullivan is also the former president of Northern Virginia Legal Services, an organization that provides free counsel to low-income residents.

Rip Sullivan was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation in 2022, where he serves as Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee and a member of the Strategy and Market Intelligence Committee. “Vinson Hall is a Northern Virginia treasure, and a cornerstone of the McLean community,” said Sullivan. “It is an honor to serve on its Board and help navigate the next steps in Vinson Hall’s bright future.”

Tammy Tideswell, CAPT, JAGC, USN (Ret)

Tammy Tideswell received her Master of Laws degree (With Highest Honors) in Environmental Law at the George Washington University Law School and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science from Valparaiso University. During her 30-year tenure in the U.S. Navy, Tideswell held various positions in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, including Chief Operating Officer of the Judge Advocate General's Corps, Chief Prosecutor of the Navy, Special Assistant for Strategic Planning, and command of Region Legal Service Office Midwest. She also served in the Navy’s Office of Legislative Affairs and as the senior military legal advisor to Commander, Navy Installations Command. In her last tour of duty, Captain Tideswell was appointed by the Secretary of Defense as the Staff Director to the Defense Advisory Committee on the Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces. This Congressionally mandated panel reviewed the handling of sexual assault cases within the military justice system. After retiring from the Navy in 2020, Tideswell joined George Washington Law School as the Senior Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs and the John S. Jenkins Family Professorial Lecturer in Law and Policy. She recently retired but remains at the law school as an adjunct professor specializing in military justice and legal writing.

Tammy Tideswell was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation in 2024 and is a member of the Resident Quality of Life Committee and Operations Committee. “It is my honor to serve such a vibrant, intellectual, and close-knit community,” she said. “Vinson Hall is one of a kind!”

Emeritus Trustees

John E. Arnold, CAPT, USN (Ret)

David P. Keller, RADM, SC, USN (Ret)

Frederic G. Sanford, RADM, MC, USN (Ret)

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