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A non-profit affordable housing provider with special programs and services for America’s “At-Risk” Veterans, Patriot Services Group “PSG” specializes in providing clean, safe, affordable permanent housing, and the coordination of supportive services to disadvantaged communities throughout the nation.
Affordable housing is a key need for our communities, but are far too often in short supply. By developing public and private partnerships at local levels and executing an integrated approach, PSG and other community-focused organizations drastically improve our resident’s overall well-being and chances of success!
board of directors
CHERYL A. LAU, ESQ. – Director & Board Chair
Cheryl Lau has served the country and her state in several impactful roles, including as General Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives, Nevada’s Secretary of State, and Deputy Attorney General for Nevada. She also was a Republican candidate for the U.S. Congress in Nevada’s second district. Among her many affiliations, Ms. Lau served as Vice Chair of the Republican National Platform Committee, Secretary of the Republican National Convention, and Chair for the National Commission for the Renewal of American Democracy. Prior to her notable political and legal career, Ms. Lau spent 12 years as an educator before she became Nevada’s first Asian American woman to hold an elected office at the executive level.
Ms. Lau previously served on the Nevada Commission on Professional Standards in Education (2009-2013) and currently serves as the Chairman for the Nevada Commission on Ethics, a Judge Pro Tempore in the Carson City Municipal Court system. In her spare time, she manages a small business in Carson City, NV with her husband, Garth.
Ms. Lau received a Bachelor of Music Education from Indiana University, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Smith College, a Doctor of Music Arts from The University of Oregon, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from The University of San Francisco.
LIZ PEAK – Vice Chair
Liz Peak is a nationally recognized transportation leader, planner, communicator and grant writer. She is an award-winning “outside of the bus” innovator who has expanded the capabilities of software and mobility options for all people, improving efficiency and productivity through automation and process improvement.
As President and CEO of Regional Mobility Group, Liz has extensive experience implementing innovative transportation solutions, obtaining federal, state and local funding, convening diverse groups, publishing comprehensible planning documents and leading successful organizations.
SHANE CORMIER, CPA, MACC – CFO
Shane Cormier has extensive experience with non-profit entities, most recently having served as a contract executive for Step Up for Students, the largest non-profit provider of education assistance programs to children K-12.
Mr. Cormier has over 20 years’ experience in leadership roles involving planning and directing companies and business segments as controller, COO and CFO with revenues ranging from $500 thousand to $3.9 billion. He has served as COO for Team JAS, V.P. of finance and controller for Compass Consulting Group and CFO for All Weather Contractors. He specializes in profitability improvement and organizational, accounting, and finance leadership across a diverse platform of industries.
Mr. Cormier is a current member of the Florida Institute of CPAs and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and previously served as the Treasurer for the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) and the Aviation Alliance Insurance Risk Retention Group (AAIRRG). There he served as one of the 17 founding members and helped establish the first Captive Insurance company for Aviation Repair Stations in the United States. Mr. Cormier received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from McNeese State University, a Master of Accountancy (President’s List) from Grand Canyon University and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of Florida.
DUKE JORDAN – Director
Graduating from DuPont High in 1985, Mr. Duke Jordan immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served in Istanbul and Saros Bay Turkey, 29 Palms, CA, and was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA. Mr. Jordan spent four years in the service as a Classified Materials & Control Clerk for 9th Communications Bn. and obtained NATO Top Secret Clearance. He also started on the Marine Corps Rugby and Cross-country teams. After discharge, Mr. Jordan returned to West Virginia to join the Charleston Police Department where he worked as a detective, traffic officer, bicycle unit, and Harley Police Motorcycle instructor. While serving in the Charleston Police Department, he also obtained two U.S. Patents and published his first book. After reaching the rank of Lieutenant, Mr. Jordan retired after seeing a bigger picture in the real estate arena.
Mr. Jordan quickly became the top producing agent within his company and started working in commercial real estate, obtaining his Financial Analysis for Investment Commercial Real Estate and CCIM certifications. Mr. Jordan was voted Kanawha Valley’s Best Realtor several years in a row and was awarded Berkshire Hathaway’s 2021 Chairman’s Gold Circle for his production as the top 2% of Berkshire Hathaway worldwide. Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO, Chris Stuart, personally interviewed Mr. Jordan on his podcast for his accomplishments, motivational posts, and published works.
Mr. Jordan has also served on the Putnam County Planning Commission, as well as the Board of Zoning and Appeals. He chaired the Charleston Area Medical Center’s “Run for Your Life,” served on the Big Brother, Big Sister & YWMCA of Kanawha Valley’s Board of Directors, and contributed towards the Masonic Prince Hall Kanawha Success Lodge 33 as a Moose Lodge and Eagles member. Currently, Mr. Jordan sits on the Southern District Church of the Nazarene and the RCAC Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Board of Directors.
CAMERON HOOPER – Director
Cameron Hooper stands as First Vice President at Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™ in Jacksonville, Florida. Cameron specializes in the acquisition and disposition of multifamily properties and capital markets and financing throughout Florida. In the last two years, Cameron has closed over $100 million in deals. In February 2023, Cameron led a record-setting $28.2 million apartment sale, The Metro, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Prior to Matthews™, Cameron worked for Capstone where he specialized in multi-family brokerage and capital solutions as a Senior Advisor. Cameron was Capstone Florida’s number one producer in 2022 and through May 2023. Cameron also has experience on the General Partner side as he was the Director of Finance for Corner Lot Companies where he was responsible for facilitating debt and equity for various projects. Before getting into commercial real estate, Cameron spent the first 7 years of his career as a Financial Advisor with experience at various firms such as Morgan Stanley and Janney Montgomery Scott.
Cameron is an accomplished athlete as he was an All-American and Captain of his golf team at Coastal Carolina, where he played alongside one of the world’s best golfers, Dustin Johnson. Cameron is married to his beautiful wife Holly and they have a daughter Noa and two rescue dogs, Chad and Todd.
WILLIAM BRUCE – Director
William Bruce is an Associate at Matthews™, specializing in the disposition of stabilized multifamily assets. Leveraging his market expertise and industry connections, he offers clients exceptional service. His strong work ethic, effective communication, thorough analysis, and strategic pricing approach collectively steer clients toward their investment aspirations in the commercial real estate sector. In the first two quarters of 2024, Will and his colleagues have closed over $17M in sales volume and have another $35M under contract.
Prior to joining Matthews™, William worked at Capstone, a national multifamily brokerage. He also worked with a bank called PNC, where he served as the manager of the corporate office, focusing on deposits, loans, and fee-based income. While at PNC, William was perennially recognized as a top licensed banker throughout the East Region. He was also nominated for and won the “East Territory I-Lead” award: one of 9 winners in the entirety of PNC.
William earned a B.S. in Business Management from the University of North Florida.
former board directors
MAJ. GENERAL JAMES L. DOZIER, USA (RET) – Director & Chairman Emeritus
James Dozier is a retired Major General (USA) who currently serves as an anti-terrorism consultant to various government and private agencies, as well as a board member on various civic, political, and charitable organizations. General Dozier served in the United States Army for 35 years where he spent two tours with the Pentagon specializing in Current Operations and Resource Management, NATO in the American, European, and Asian theaters, and the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in the Vietnam War, before retiring in 1985. General Dozier was kidnapped by the Italian Red Brigades terrorists in Italy in 1981 and held captive for more than 40 days, the only American flag officer to have ever been captured by a violent non-state organization.
Due to his outstanding military leadership, General Dozier was awarded the Silver Star for heroism, the Purple Heart for sustained wounds in Vietnam, the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, and was a 3-time recipient of the Bronze Star. In addition to his impressive military career, General Dozier was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to the Florida Commission on Veterans Affairs, served as one of Florida’s 27 Electors during the 2004 Presidential Elections, and was inducted into the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame by Governor Rick Scott for service both while on active duty and in retirement. General Dozier graduated from the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and later earned a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Arizona. He also attended the Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, and the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
“Chairman Emeritus”
In recognition of Mr. Dozier’s extraordinary contributions to the success
of Patriot Services Group.
leadership team
PAUL T. ANDERSON – Executive Director
Paul Anderson enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard and served several tours with the 106th Calvary Regiment in Afghanistan where he earned numerous awards and honors.
He has nearly two decades in management with several banks and lending institutions where he managed over ninety branches and maintained over 200 high net worth clients. With more than a decade as a real estate investor, he has amassed a personal portfolio exceeding 120 units of residential and multi-use commercial property.
Paul’s previously held the role of Senior Case Manager at TLS Veterans, a Supportive Services for Veterans and Families (SSVF) organization located in McHenry, Illinois, where he counseled “At-Risk” Veterans on a daily basis.
He recently earned a Masters of Social Work degree which greatly enhances his capability to recognize challenges and opportunities, as well as allowing him to communicate effectively with other mental health personnel.
RICK WHEAT, CAPS – Director Housing & Veteran Placement
Rick Wheat is the Vice President of Housing Operations and directs all operations for the PSG’s multifamily housing portfolio. He also facilitates and reviews underwriting and due diligence for all proposed property acquisitions and their long-term preservation.
As a second-generation investor, Mr. Wheat has over 35 years of experience in real estate and construction, having been a licensed Broker, General Contractor, Property Manager, and a Mortgage Broker in Florida. Rick recently earned his Certified Apartment Portfolio Specialist designation, as well as being certified for Mold Remediation in Commercial and Residential properties.
He has served as an equity participant in over $225 million in real estate and development transactions, and has experience with the HUD VASH program, a collaborative effort involving the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Mr. Wheat received his BS in Business from The University of Tennessee and a Bachelor of Technology with a minor in Real Estate from The University of North Florida.
BETH SMITH, ESQ. – Director of Compliance & Asset Management
Beth A. Smith, Esq. serves as the Director of Compliance & Asset Management where she has direct responsibility for developing and executing PSG’s asset management strategy for operational and financial performance of a rapidly growing affordable housing portfolio.
Beth received her undergraduate degree in Crime, Law, and Justice from The Pennsylvania State University, in State College, Pennsylvania. Thereafter, she attended The Duquesne University School of Law, where she graduated with her Juris Doctorate degree, Summa Cum Laude. Beth is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania, where she has been admitted to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court,
the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and the Court of Common Pleas of Somerset County. She is also a member of the American, Pennsylvania and Somerset County Bar Associations.
Prior to joining the nonprofit, Beth was a private practice attorney focusing on civil litigation, real estate matters, and served as Solicitor for local school districts.
