J. Scott Spiker joined the CaringBridge board as a passionate supporter of the formal agreement between our organization and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. To this role, he brings his experience as a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former commissioned officer, a position that found him aboard a frigate as part of a three-year-tour of duty. Scott currently holds a dual role as chief executive officer and chairman of First Command, a company that helps military families achieve financial security at all stages of their lives. He also actively volunteers his time with other organizations throughout his community, including the United Way of Tarrant County and the Financial Services Institute, an organization dedicated to ensuring all individuals have access to competent and affordable financial advice, products and services.