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OWF Regional Coordinators

James West

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 a Regional Coordinator for both E2I and OWF.

Ray Esteves

Ray Esteves

Region 2 – Mid Atlantic

raymundo.n.Esteves.ctr@mail.mil
240-644-2715

Ray Esteves

Program: OWF

Ray Esteves is a retired U.S. Army First Sergeant with 20 years of honorable service. He is passionate about coaching, mentoring, and guiding Service members through their recovery and transition.

Antoinette Watson

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

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

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

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.

Eric Gehring

Eric Gehring

Region 5 – Central

Eric.b.gehring.ctr@mail.mil
254-226-4405

Eric Gehring

Program: OWF

Eric is a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant with extensive experience assisting wounded, ill, and injured Service members in achieving their career goals.

Erasmo Valles

Erasmo Valles

Region 6 – South Central

Erasmo.valles.ctr@mail.mil
703-397-6499

Erasmo Valles

Program: OWF

Erasmo Valles is a retired Marine officer who has worked extensively with wounded, ill, and injured Service members and their families, both as a Recovery Care Coordinator and in his current role.

William Hale

William Hale

Region 7 – Midwest

William.r.hale.ctr@health.mil
571-705-6854

William Hale II

Program: OWF

William Hale II is a retired U.S. Army Major with over 24 years of service. He leverages his extensive leadership and mentorship experience to build strong networks that connect recovering Service members with meaningful federal careers.

Daniel Stellabotte

Daniel Stellabotte

Region 8 – Mountain

daniel.stellabotte.ctr@mail.mil
719-491-1468

Daniel Stellabotte

Program: OWF

Dan Stellabotte is a retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant with 28 years of military experience. His experience as a Medical Group Senior Enlisted Leader, coupled with personal experience navigating the medical evaluation board, gives him deep empathy for recovering service members.

Ramon Ubaldo

Ramon Ubaldo

Region 9 – Northwest

Ramon.e.ubaldo.ctr@mail.mil
253-325-5351

Ramon Ubaldo

Program: OWF

Ramon is a retired U.S. Army First Sergeant with 20 years of service. He helps recovering Service Members overcome employment challenges and builds strong partnerships to support successful transitions.

Sandra Ambotaite

Sandra Ambotaite

Region 10 – West

Sandra.ambotaite.ctr@mail.mil
951-904-1475

Sandra Ambotaite

Program: OWF

Sandra is a U.S. Army veteran with a background in medical administration and operations. Inspired by her own transition experience, she supports Service Members and families with resources and guidance.

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. 
 
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 ▼

E2I/OWF James West
James.w.west.ctr@mail.mil
680-291-0462

Region 2 - Mid-Atlantic ▼

E2I: Martin Del Rio
Martin.delrio.ctr@mail.mil
571-481-8648


OWF: Ray Esteves
Raymundo.N.Esteves.ctr@mail.mil
240-644-2715

Region 3 - Southeast ▼

E2I/OWF: Antoinette Watson
Antoinette.d.watson2.ctr@mail.mil
252-624-1341


E2I/OWF: Marq McLeod
Marquadealsandro.mcleod.ctr@mail.mil
803-260-1467

Region 4 - South ▼

E2I/OWF: Lisa Goenen
Lisa.g.goenen.ctr@mail.mil
912-200-0470


E2I/OWF: Ebony McMillian
Ebony.m.McMillian2.ctr@mail.mil
706-773-1428

Region 5 - Central ▼

E2I: William "Bill" May
William.e.may3.ctr@mail.mil
682-216-5896


OWF: Eric Gehring
Eric.b.gehring.ctr@mail.mil
254-226-4405

Region 6 - South Central ▼

E2I: Lance Dowd
Lance.a.dowd.ctr@mail.mil
703-397-6640


OWF: Erasmos Valles
Erasmo.valles.ctr@mail.mil
703-397-6499

Region 7 - Midwest ▼

E2I: James Gibson
James.w.gibson24.ctr@health.mil
931-800-8714

OWF: William Hale
William.r.hale.ctr@health.mil 
571-705-6854
 

Region 8 - Mountain ▼

E2I: Naomi Dowsett
Naomi.j.dowsett.ctr@mail.mil
719-460-1028

OWF: Daniel Stellabotte
Daniel.stellabotte.ctr@mail.mil
719-491-1468

Region 9 - Northwest ▼

E2I: Ronald "Ron" Metternich
Ronald.j.metternich.ctr@mail.mil
253-330-0643

OWF: Ramon Ubaldo
Ramon.e.ubaldo.ctr@mail.mil
253-324-5351

Region 10 - West ▼

E2I: Christopher Garahm
Christopher.b.graham.ctr@mail.mil
619-964-6510

OWF: Sandra Ambotaite
Sandra.ambotaite.ctr@mail.mil
951-904-1475