Team
Steve Beck, President
Steve Beck is the President & Executive Director of the Military Bowl Foundation, which is responsible for the operation of Patriot Point. Steve was one of the driving forces behind the purchase of the 294-acre property and its establishment as Patriot Point in 2016. “It is an honor for Patriot Point to offer a safe haven for our troops and their families,” Steve said.
Steve has led the Military Bowl Foundation since its inception in 2008 and currently also serves on the Bowl Season Executive Committee, the association that promotes the grand tradition of the bowl system.
Lauren Schram, Vice President
Lauren Schram is the Vice President of the Military Bowl Foundation which is responsible for the operation of Patriot Point.
Lauren received her B.A. from Muhlenberg College.
Allen and Robin Richmond, Retreat Directors
Allen and Robin Richmond dutifully served in the U.S. Navy for 32 and 24 years, respectively, before finding their next duty station at Patriot Point.
Originally from Williston, North Dakota, Allen enlisted in the Navy and rose to the rank of Chief Petty Officer before commissioning as a Navy Mustang. He earned his BS in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland Global Campus while stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. He served on multiple aircraft carriers and installations around the world along with guarding and protecting strategic weapons before retiring as a Commander.
Robin is from Michigan City, Indiana. She earned degrees in psychology from the University of Maryland Global Campus and education from the University of Central Texas while she was stationed in Italy. She served on the personal staff of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon serving for leaders such as General Colin Powell and General Richard B. Myers. She was also in the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. She said that her favorite part of Patriot Point has been meeting so many people who share the commitment to supporting the nation’s active-duty and veteran service members.
“It’s so nice to see what they are doing and how their operations impact other people’s lives,” Robin said. “It has been amazing to see other people giving back.”
“The one that really hit home for me was a retreat from a local military hospital coming out and seeing them enjoy the property,” Allen said. “For them to have three or four days to veg and mentally heal, that was amazing. We say at Patriot Point that healing starts at the gate and it’s not just a slogan – it really is true.”
Jennifer Pusatere, Sr. Director of Development
Jennifer Pusatere is an experienced fundraising and communications professional who opens the lines of communication, both internally and externally. With more than 20 years in the non-profit arena, Jennifer has encompassed a broad array of experiences and achievements in individual, foundation and planned giving, capital campaigns, strategic planning, as well as governance and board development. Jen has served in various development and leadership capacities for Emma Willard School, The Madeira School, Freedom Alliance, Burgundy Farm Country Day School, the National Military Family Association, Community Clinic, Inc. and consulted with several other organizations. Jennifer holds a B.A. from Marist College where she served on the Alumni Executive Board for more than 10 years. She is a native of Saratoga Springs, NY and currently resides in Arlington, VA.
Logan Rippons, Hunt Manager
Logan Rippons has worked as a police officer in Cambridge, Md., for nine years and is currently a sergeant on the Patrol Division running the K-9 program. He previously spent four years of his career on the SWAT team.
Logan is a certified K-9 trainer for multiple agencies. He lives in Cambridge with his wife, Kilani, and their children and five dogs, including four Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.
Logan has been a part of the Patriot Point team for eight years, sharing his hunting knowledge and experience from being on the water since he was four years old. His favorite part of Patriot Point is seeing the difference it makes in a short period of time.
“It’s amazing to see the change in people when they come down,” Logan said. “Whether it is taking guests out on a hunt or seeing them relax on the water or by the bonfire, Patriot Point has a special impact on those who visit.”
Military Bowl Contributing Staff
Lauren Schram
Vice President
lschram@militarybowl.org
301-938-1483
Marc Goldman
Senior Director of Partnerships
mgoldman@militarybowl.org
571-412-2199
Josh Barr
Director of External Relations
jbarr@militarybowl.org
202-309-5021
Jenna McGann
Marketing Manager
jmcgann@militarybowl.org
719-237-7459