Board of Directors

General Peter Pace

Honorary Chairman of the Board

General Peter Pace retired in 2007, after more than 40 years of active service in the United States Marine Corps.

As the sixteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (2005-2007), he served as the principal military advisor to the President, the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council. He also served as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (2001-2005), the first Marine to serve in either of these positions.

Born in Brooklyn and raised in Teaneck, NJ, General Pace is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, and the National War College. He holds a master’s degree in Administration from George Washington University.

In 2008, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor a President can bestow.

He is currently serving on the Board of Directors of several corporate entities involved in management consulting, private equity, and cybersecurity. He and his wife, Lynne, are associated with a number of charities focused on supporting the troops and their families.

Adrian Ostero

PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Adrian Otero serves as President of the Vets on Track Foundation’s Board of Directors, bringing more than 25 years of law enforcement leadership and public service to the Foundation’s mission.

A seasoned law enforcement professional, Adrian currently serves as a Lieutenant and Platoon Commander with the Chesterfield County Police Department, where he oversees daily operations for teams of supervisors and patrol officers supporting public safety across Chesterfield County, Virginia.

Throughout his career, Adrian has held numerous leadership roles, including Lieutenant of the Forensic Unit, supervisor of Internal Affairs investigations, leader of Crime Prevention initiatives, detective, and community policing officer. His work has consistently centered on service, accountability, leadership, and building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the community.

Adrian holds a Bachelor of Applied Studies in Human Resource Management from the University of Richmond, with a minor in Leadership Studies. His background in strategic leadership, team development, and problem-solving makes him a valuable asset to the Foundation.

For Adrian, serving with the Vets on Track Foundation is another meaningful way to give back—not only to fellow first responders, but also to the military veterans who have sacrificed so much in service to our nation.

Steve was born in Florence, South Dakota and graduated from National College of Business in Rapid City, South Dakota. He worked his first 30 years as an accountant in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Richmond, Virginia. For his last 25 years he sold payroll and human resource related services nationally and retired in July 2020. Steve currently resides in Richmond, Virginia along with his wife Bonnie and enjoys time with their two adult children and their families, which include four grandchildren.

During much of his career he has and still does volunteer extensively at their church, served as the treasurer for many years and continues to serve on the finance team and board. He has also served as treasurer and is on the advisory board for their large private school. He also volunteers at the local Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce.

Steve has a passion for helping people and working with children. God is good and he wants to serve Him in every way he can for as long as he can.

Lewis Wood

Treasurer, Board of Directors

A retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel, Lew has been in the public accounting field since 2007 and is a Virginia-licensed CPA.  A career air defense officer, he gained an MBA in Financial Management from the Naval Postgraduate School, led the Marine Corps’ air defense programs at Marine Corps Systems Command, and gained DAUWIA Level III Certification in Program Management prior to his retirement from active military service.  Since retiring from the Marine Corps, he has taught accounting and business courses as an adjunct faculty member at several local colleges, was the accounting manager and CFO for a mid-sized private company, and has over 5 years of public accounting experience.  Lew serves as the treasurer of his church as well as of Vets on Track Foundation and appreciates the opportunity to positively impact the lives of veterans and first responders.  He lives in Fredericksburg with his wife Leigha and their nine children.

Lesley Ecker

Secretary, Board of Directors

Lesley Ecker serves as the Secretary of the Vets on Track Foundation, where she plays a critical role in maintaining organizational structure, accountability, and governance as the Foundation advances its mission to end homelessness among veterans and first responders.

Lesley brings more than 30 years of distinguished service as a federal employee supporting both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps. Throughout her career, she developed a reputation for professionalism, precision, and unwavering commitment to mission execution. Her work spanned administrative leadership, operational coordination, and organizational management—supporting complex, high-tempo environments where accuracy, accountability, and trust were essential.

Her extensive government experience includes managing official records, coordinating senior-level activities, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures at the highest levels. Lesley’s ability to bring order, structure, and clarity to complex operations now directly strengthens the Foundation’s internal processes and long-term sustainability.

In her role with the Foundation, Lesley is responsible for maintaining official records, supporting board governance, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit standards and bylaws. She plays a key role in organizing board meetings, documenting decisions, and preserving the institutional knowledge that allows the organization to grow strategically and responsibly.

Beyond her professional expertise, Lesley is deeply committed to the mission. She understands that behind every process is a person—a veteran or first responder working to rebuild their life. Her passion for service is reflected in her support of initiatives that furnish homes, deliver Welcome Home Kits, and strengthen community connections across Virginia.

Known for her integrity, attention to detail, and steady leadership, Lesley provides the organizational backbone that enables the Vets on Track Foundation to operate with clarity, purpose, and impact. Her lifelong dedication to service continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our nation.

Jason Mueller

Board Member

As an active-duty Marine, a veteran, and throughout my pastorship, I have felt a calling to serve.  As a Marine, my calling was to serve our country and to protect our freedoms.  This level of service and commitment involves sacrifices in all aspects of life – both as an individual and as a family.  Devastatingly, it could also involve the ultimate sacrifice of one’s life to protect these freedoms.  

After being honorably discharged in May of 2001, I followed God’s calling to continue to serve others by becoming a pastor.  The calling came to me during my deployment in 1998 while in the deserts of Kuwait.  My passion was to faithfully serve a community and to spread God’s Word, but I had a more deeply rooted passion to serve and support those who have worn the uniform in defense of our country and freedoms.  

In 2021, God provided me the opportunity to meet Steve Wingfield, evangelist and CEO of Wingfield Ministries, Inc.   Steve challenged me to step out in faith and fulfill my passion to serve and support active and Reserve military service members, veterans, and their families (spouses, children, parents, and siblings).  Collectively, they can be best described as our “warriors.”  I started R.A.W. as a way to fulfill my calling.  After meeting Rick, we decided that R.A.W. could be better served as a program within the Vets on Track Foundation. It is my desire that through R.A.W. everyone will discover hope, healing, and their individual purpose.