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Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) &
Operation Warfighter (OWF)
Regional Coordinator Map

Warrior Care's E2I/OWF Regional Coordinators (RC) support recovering Service members (RSMs) by connecting them to local education and employment opportunities. Located across 10 regions, each coordinator works with military and community partners to guide RSMs through career planning, internships, and transition resources.

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Use the RC map to find your region's coordinator and get connected with support tailored to your recovery goals.

Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) &
Operation Warfighter (OWF) Regional Coordinators

Region 1 - Northeast

Region 2 - Mid-Atlantic

Region 3 - Southeast

Region 4 - South

Region 5 - Central

Region 6 - South Central

Region 7 - Midwest

Region 8 - Mountain

Region 9 - Northwest

Region 10 - West

E2I Regional Coordinators

James West

Region 1 – Northeast

James.w.west.ctr@mail.mil
680 291 0462

James West

Program: E2I/OWF

James West is a retired Army Sergeant Major with over 22 years of military service. He serves as an Education and Employment Initiative (E2I) and Operation Warfighter (OWF) Regional Coordinator for Region 1.

Martin Del Rio

Region 2 – Mid Atlantic

Martin.delrio.ctr@mail.mil
571 481 8648

Martin Del Rio

Program: E2I

Since being honorably discharged in 2013, Martin has served in various Veteran support and Wounded Warrior Advocacy roles assisting Service Members, Veterans, and their families through recovery and transition.

Antoinette Watson

Region 3 – Southeast

Antoinette.d.watson2.ctr@mail.mil
252 624 1341

Antoinette Watson

Program: E2I/OWF

Antoinette Watson is a retired Army First Sergeant with over 23 years of service in the Medical Corps. She is dedicated to guiding recovering service members through their transition.

Marq McLeod

Region 3 – Southeast

Marquadealsandro.mcleod.ctr@mail.mil
803 260 1467

Marq McLeod

Program: E2I/OWF

Marquadealsandro “Marq” McLeod is a retired 1SG with 24 years of active-duty service. He assists service members with education and employment opportunities.

Lisa Goenen

Region 4 – South

Lisa.g.goenen.ctr@mail.mil
912 200 0470

Lisa Goenen

Program: E2I/OWF

Lisa Goenen served 24 years in the U.S. Army and now supports RSMs through transition and employment programs.

Ebony McMillian

Region 4 – South

Ebony.m.McMillian2.ctr@mail.mil
706 773 1428

Ebony McMillian

Program: E2I/OWF

Ebony McMillian has over 15 years of expertise in talent management and supporting RSMs navigating benefits and transition resources.

William "Bill" May

Region 5 – Central

William.e.may3.ctr@mail.mil
682 216 5896

Bill May

Program: E2I

Bill is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major with years of experience supporting RSMs in education and employment goals.

Lance Dowd

Region 6 – South Central

Lance.a.dowd.ctr@mail.mil
703 397 6640

Lance Dowd

Program: E2I/OWF

Lance is a retired Marine Infantry Officer with extensive experience connecting RSMs with opportunities and employers.

James Gibson

Region 7 – Midwest

James.w.gibson24.ctr@health.mil
931 800 8714

James Gibson

Program: E2I

James Gibson is a retired U.S. Army First Sergeant with over 24 years of service in Special Operations. Driven by achievement, he takes pride in providing the best service possible. As a Regional Coordinator his goal is to grow the network and deliver on commitments. He recognizes the existing necessity for an effortless transition for wounded, ill and injured Service members.

Naomi Dowsett

Region 8 – Mountain

Naomi.j.dowsett.ctr@mail.mil
719 460 1028

Naomi Dowsett

Program: E2I

Naomi Dowsett is a U.S. Army veteran who specializes in connecting RSMs to employment, education, and resources.

Ronald "Ron" Metternich

Region 9 – Northwest

Ronald.j.metternich.ctr@mail.mil
253-330-0643

Ron Metternich

Program:E2I

Ron Metternich brings 31 years of military experience to this role. As a retired Infantry Officer, Ron has extensive knowledge of the military and firsthand experience working with transitioning soldiers and their families. His background in leadership and his dedication to supporting wounded, ill, and injured service members make him highly qualified to guide individuals through their career and educational transitions. Ron’s mission is to provide invaluable resources to those navigating the recovery process and help them achieve long-term success.

Christopher Graham

Region 10 – West

Christopher.b.graham.ctr@mail.mil
619-964-6510

Christopher Graham

Program: E2I

Christopher Graham is a retired Naval Officer with over 20 years of service. Since 2011, he has served as the Education and Employment Initiative (E2I) Regional Coordinator for the Southwest Region. Christopher has successfully matched more than 150 RSMs with employment and educational opportunities, fostering relationships with local employers to support the transition process. His dedication to guiding Service members through their recovery and reintegration ensures they receive the support necessary for a successful transition to civilian life.

Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) & Operation Warfighter (OWF) Regional Coordinator Map

Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) & Operation Warfighter (OWF) Regional Coordinators

E2I Regional Coordinators

James West

James West

Martin Del Rio

Martin Del Rio

Antoinette Watson

Antoinette Watson

Marq McLeod

Marq McLeod

Lisa Goenen

Lisa Goenen

Ebony McMillian

Ebony McMillian

William "Bill" May

Bill May

Lance Dowd

Lance Dowd

James Gibson

James Gibson

Naomi Dowsett

Naomi Dowsett

Ronald "Ron" Metternich

Ron Metternich

Christopher Graham

Christopher Graham

Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) &
Operation Warfighter (OWF)
Regional Coordinator Map

Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) &
Operation Warfighter (OWF) Regional Coordinators