our leadership team
Bren Harris
Dylan Albergo
Dylan Albergo
President and CEO
Bren is the founder of Walking with Warriors. As both a military child and spouse, she has served on the home front through more than 10 deployments, including Operation Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq. Bren has actively served the community for more than 20 years. She was recognized for outstanding leadership in su
President and CEO
Bren is the founder of Walking with Warriors. As both a military child and spouse, she has served on the home front through more than 10 deployments, including Operation Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq. Bren has actively served the community for more than 20 years. She was recognized for outstanding leadership in support of military families in 2016 by U.S. Army Special Operations Command. In 2022, she was awarded Business Partner of the Year by Tampa Police Department. Bren is certified in chaplaincy care, CISM, and life coaching. She is also an alumni of the Billy Graham Law Enforcement Ministry and Rapid Response Team and a member of the Tampa Police Officer Wellness Committee. She is a graduate of Campbell University.
Dylan Albergo
Dylan Albergo
Dylan Albergo
Vice President
Dylan is a structural engineer from Tampa, Florida, with a specilization in bridge design. Appointed by Governor Rick Scott, he also serves as one of 11 members on the Florida Board of Professional Engineers. Dylan is a dedicated supporter of military, first responders, and their families. As a member of the Walking with
Vice President
Dylan is a structural engineer from Tampa, Florida, with a specilization in bridge design. Appointed by Governor Rick Scott, he also serves as one of 11 members on the Florida Board of Professional Engineers. Dylan is a dedicated supporter of military, first responders, and their families. As a member of the Walking with Warriors team, Dylan aims to bridge the gap between service members, the local community and the church. He and his wife Grace are active members of First Baptist Church of Tampa, where they also assist in leading the Young Married core group.
Jeremiah Hodges
Jeremiah Hodges
Jeremiah Hodges
Next Generation Programs
Jeremiah recently graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with a Bachelor's degree in Communications. As a college student, he launched a spiritual readiness group for his ROTC Battalion called First Amendment. Jeremiah has also led many community service events designed to inspire and uplift. His motto is “I
speak to action.”
Grace Wiegman
Jeremiah Hodges
Jeremiah Hodges
Board Member
Grace is a graduate of Thomas Edison State University where she completed her Bachelor's degree in history and music. Coming from a military family, she understands the unique pressures and varied difficulties of military life. Grace is passionate about uplifting and supporting military and first responders on the home front.
Richard Rigdon
Board Member & Chaplain
Richard is a Captain/EMT with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue where he also serves as an ordained chaplain specializing in first responders. Throughout his 25 year career, he served 23 years in special operations and was part of Florida Task Force 3. He is also currently a coordinator with the Florida Baptist Conve
Board Member & Chaplain
Richard is a Captain/EMT with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue where he also serves as an ordained chaplain specializing in first responders. Throughout his 25 year career, he served 23 years in special operations and was part of Florida Task Force 3. He is also currently a coordinator with the Florida Baptist Convention For Cuba missions. Rich has been with Walking with Warriors since July of 2019. Richard and his wife Ara have been married for 15 years and have 6, soon to be 8 wonderful children.