our leadership team
Bren Harris
Dr. Michael Harris
Dylan Albergo
President and CEO
Bren is the founder of Walking with Warriors. As both a military child and spouse, she's served on the home front through more than 10 deployments, including Operation Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2023, she was awarded the Meritorious Public Service Medal for outstanding leadership in support of military famil
President and CEO
Bren is the founder of Walking with Warriors. As both a military child and spouse, she's served on the home front through more than 10 deployments, including Operation Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2023, she was awarded the Meritorious Public Service Medal for outstanding leadership in support of military families by U.S. Special Operations Command. In 2022, she was recognized by the Mayor of Tampa, the Tampa Chief of Police, and the Tampa Bay Chief Foundation as community partner of the year for her work to support law enforcement. Bren a graduate of Campbell University is also certified in chaplaincy care, CISM, and life coaching. Bren has been married for 22 years and a mother to five children.
Dylan Albergo
Dr. Michael Harris
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. Dylan is a proud father of two children.
Dr. Michael Harris
Dr. Michael Harris
Dr. Michael Harris
Operations
In 2023, Michael completed 30 years of service in the US. Army, including the Green Berets, the 75th Ranger Regiment, and Joint Special Operations Command. He's deployed around the world to high-risk locations, including Afghanistan and Iraq. He was educated in non-profit management at Columbia University and senior executive
Operations
In 2023, Michael completed 30 years of service in the US. Army, including the Green Berets, the 75th Ranger Regiment, and Joint Special Operations Command. He's deployed around the world to high-risk locations, including Afghanistan and Iraq. He was educated in non-profit management at Columbia University and senior executive leadership at Harvard University and received his doctorate through Nova University in Conflict Resolution. Michael is an avid outdoorsman and adventurer. Michael has been married for 22 years and has five children.
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. Jeremiah has also led many community service events designed to inspire and uplift. Jeremiah currently serves with the US Army.
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.
Scott Criss
Jeremiah Hodges
Scott Criss
Program Director - Law Enforcement Programs
Scott served 25 years as a law enforcement officer in Virginia. He served in Patrol, Field Training, Narcotics /Street Crime, U.S. Marshall Task Force, SWAT, and Motors, retiring as a Master Police Officer. Scott began a second career as an instructor for the Federal Law Enforcement Training C
Program Director - Law Enforcement Programs
Scott served 25 years as a law enforcement officer in Virginia. He served in Patrol, Field Training, Narcotics /Street Crime, U.S. Marshall Task Force, SWAT, and Motors, retiring as a Master Police Officer. Scott began a second career as an instructor for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). Scott holds a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Liberty University. Scott has been married to his wife, Jan, for over 25 years and they are the proud parents of two daughters. Scott also serves as a Law Enforcement Chaplain training instructor for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Richard Rigdon
Board Member & Chaplain
Richard is a Retired Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Captain 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 works with the Florida Baptist Disaster Reli
Board Member & Chaplain
Richard is a Retired Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Captain 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 works with the Florida Baptist Disaster Relief. Rich is a proud husband and father to his 10 children.