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 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
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.
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 hostile and high-risk locations, including Afghanistan and Iraq. He was educated in non-profit management at Columbia University and senio
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 hostile and high-risk locations, including Afghanistan and Iraq. He was educated in non-profit management at Columbia University and senior executive leadership at Harvard University. Michael is an avid outdoorsman and adventurer. He and his wife, Bren, have completed several races and endurance events together, including the grueling Bataan Memorial Death March in New Mexico. They have been married for 20 years and are blessed with 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.
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. He and his wife have been married for 15 years and have 8 wonderful children.