Brad Price joined LMSG in 2022 and serves as their first President and CEO. He oversees day-to-day operations as LMSG's key management leader. He collaborates with the Board on strategic planning and implementation of LMSG's programs and initiatives and also focuses on fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. Brad brings leadership experience from corporate and non-profit settings.

Brad joined the Texas Army National Guard in 2004 and served until 2011. He deployed to Baghdad, Iraq in 2005 and was attached to the Strategic Counter-Intelligence Directorate. Brad was assigned to the 136th Regional Training Institute as a Cavalry Scout Instructor following deployment, where he separated as a staff sergeant.

Dwight Johnson joined LMSG in 2019 as a Board Director and is currently serving as the Chair of the Board. Dwight is a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel, where he was a squadron commander three times and a division chief twice. 

Dwight served as a Services Squadron Commander, which is the CEO of a Resort on an Air Force Base.  He was responsible for Lodging, Food, Child Care, Youth Center, Fitness Center, Library, Mortuary, and many more activities. Due to his experience, he was chosen to be the Department Head of Services at the Air Force Institute of Technology. He also served in civilian life as the Director of Arnold Hall Student Center for the US Air Force Academy. Dwight has written a three-act one-man play about Martin Luther and performs that play for a freewill offering that goes to LMSG.

Dwight has a PhD in Business Administration from Warren National University, with a concentration in Ethics.  He earned a Master of Human Resources Development from Webster University. Dwight and Debbie have been married for over 43 years and have three children and 7 grandchildren.

Jennifer Turriff is honored to serve on the Board of Directors for the Lutheran Military Support Group and began her service in 2025. She married her husband, Scott, in 1999 while he was serving on active duty in the United States Navy. His 17-year career took their family to New Jersey, Wisconsin, Florida, and ultimately North Carolina, where he retired in 2016. Jennifer’s connection to military life continues today through her daughter, Kingsley, who proudly serves on active duty in the Navy.

Jennifer earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Carroll University. Throughout her husband’s military career, she built a diverse background in human resources, holding positions in multiple states. She now serves as HR Manager at True Homes, a semi-custom residential home builder based in Monroe, North Carolina, where her expertise lies in employee relations, benefits, and compensation.

As both a military spouse and the mother of a service member, Jennifer brings a personal understanding of the unique challenges faced by military families. She and Scott are blessed with three children and remain deeply committed to faith, family, and service. Jennifer is an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dan Butler joined LMSG as a Board Director in 2018 and currently serves as the Treasurer. Dan served eight years in the United States Marine Corps. He is excited to be involved in helping active duty, veterans, and their families learn about LMSG.  

Dan has worked as the Information Systems Director for Grand Traverse Pavilions for over 20 years. Dan holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems. Dan has acquired several Microsoft and Ubiquiti certifications over the years. He is currently pursuing a Chief Information Security Officer certification (CISO) in a never-ending battle to protect information systems technology. Outside of the office, he is very involved in his church, serving on the Church Council, in various roles and currently as Head Elder. In addition, Dan is always willing to lend a hand to friends and family. 

Dan has been married to his lovely wife for over 20 years. They have three kids, a daughter and twin boys, who are very active in high school sports and band programs.  Dan is active with his kid's school functions including coaching sports both at their schools as well as through the YMCA and TBAYS program. Dan and his family enjoy camping and spending time together at the lake. He also enjoys an occasional round of golf to relax.

Roger Emmons joined LMSG in 2022 and serves as an ELS minister on the board. He came to the board as a 29-year Army retiree; he brings a mission mindset and his administrative skills as an infantry First Sergeant to the board. As a recently ordained minister (in 2021) Roger serves the board as a spiritual counselor. Outside the board, he works with various Central Oregon Veteran groups.

While in the Army, Roger served in various assignments in both the National Guard and on active duty. He served as a drill sergeant and military observer/trainer during his tenure. Roger also worked in the operations and planning center for an armor battalion. Throughout his time, he was sent on various deployments to Egypt, Japan, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan; he served in multiple roles in administration and training.

Being in the Army allowed Roger to get his college degree. He received his Associate of Arts Degree from Winona State University and Bachelor of Applied Science for Human Resources from Troy State University. Then he completed his Seminary Certification from Martin Luther College and his Master of Divinity from Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary in Mankato, Minnesota. 

Roger’s wife is Tammi, and they have raised five children and nine grandchildren, who they enjoy traveling around the world to see. Two of his children serve or have served in the Army, and his youngest daughter is now married into the Air Force (she is a dependent). Roger is often accompanied by his PTS service dog, Seuss, and he looks for opportunities to train the public about the function of service dogs.

Joel Kassulke joined LMSG as a Board Director in 2025. He is an active-duty Infantry Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army with over 23 years of service. Joel is currently assigned to the School of Command Preparation at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Throughout his career, Joel has led organizations from the platoon to battalion level culminating as the Battalion Commander for the 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment at Fort Drum, NY. He has numerous deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait. In his current assignment, Joel serves as an instructor helping future battalion commanders and command sergeants major to prepare for their leadership assignments.

Joel is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is married to Natalie (Graf), and the two of them have one daughter (Emma) and two sons (Daniel and Matthew). Joel and Natalie stay busy with kids’ school activities, college visits, and preparing for retirement from active military service.

Tom Kroon joined LMSG in 2015, served as the Vice President from 2018 to 2020, and is currently serving as a Board Director. Tom served in the Army From Dec 1965 To Dec 1967 and spent 13 months in Vietnam.  Tom was a sergeant and served as a helicopter gunner flying along the Cambodian border. 

Tom had a full career working for major airlines as a Flight Operations Manager; first for Trans World Airlines (TWA) from 1968 to 2000, followed by American Airlines until his well-deserved retirement in 2010. Tom is very active in military and veteran organizations, including the Army Reserve Family Readiness Group Program and the Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Tom received a business degree from Penn State University and an Operational Aviation Certificate for international flights from TWA. He was married to Linda for 49 years before she went home to heaven. Tom has three children, nine grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.