Leading Together for the ROK-U.S. Alliance
KDVA leaders bring decades of military, civilian, nonprofit, and Alliance experience to support our Veterans and strengthen the enduring relationship between the Republic of Korea and the United States.
Board of Directors
Gen. (Ret.) Robert B. “Abe” Abrams
KDVA Chairman; Former CDR, UNC/CFC/USFK
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Michael Bills
KDVA Vice Chairman; Former Commanding General, Eighth Army & Chief of Staff of CFC
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jeanette K. Edmunds
Former Commanding General, 19th Theater Support Command, Korea
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) James W. Lukeman
Former Assistant Chief of Staff of USFK, UNC, & CFC
Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Steve Payton
Former Command Sergeant Major of the UNC, CFC, USFK
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Shin, Kyoung Soo
Ex Officio Board Member, Former Defense Attaché to USA
Council of Advisors
Gen. (Ret.) Walter Sharp
Former Commander of USFK, UNC, & CFC; Chairman, MOAA
Gen. (Ret.) John Tilelli
Former CINC, UNC/CFC/USFK; Former President and CEO of USO Worldwide Operations
Gen. (Ret.) Larry R. Ellis
Former CDR, U.S. Forces Command; President and CEO of DHB Industries
Ms. Namhi Park
Daughter of Gen. Paik, Sun-yup; Lifelong Alliance Supporter
Gen. (Ret.) Jung, Seung Jo
37th Chairman of the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff
