Currently Director of Development for Atlanta Council of Image and Fashion Designers. Miss Blaine has coordinated televised events for Prince Albert of Monaco (7 World Music Awards Specials, 6 Celebrity Tennis and Golf Championships — all benefiting the Princess Grace Foundation).

Wife of Supply Sergeant Darrel Bruner and President of the Family Readiness Group for the National Guard in Kansas. The Family Readiness Group will distribute donated “Children Titles” to Servicemen’s families (Stateside).

Partner with GCS Distributing in Idaho Falls, ID. Mr. Clegg is responsible for supplying the incredible inspirational and “heart-touching” photographs featured on the Operation DVD website.

Has been in full time ministry for nearly 12 years. He has served as missions pastor of large church in Wichita, founding director of The Lord’s Diner, a fine dining soup kitchen for the homeless, a Senior Pastor, and now serves as Executive Director of The Wichita Dream Center, a faith based organization that reaches out to at-risk kids and their families who are affected by poverty, drugs, gangs, violence and neglect. Pastor Dryden may have been the one who started it all with a conversation with Karen Bruner, wife of Sgt. Bruner, but it was the work of the other co-founders who made Operation DVD begin with a dream and end in a reality.

Entertainment Agent and Board Member of the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, Las Vegas Walk of Stars and Branson Walk of Stars.

Song writer and recording artist performer. Mr. Kapanka both wrote and recorded What They Gave To Me (a portion of which is performed on the opening page of www.OperationDVD.us).

Vice President of TCMG Music, a division of Transcontinental Records, Annie does everything from artist development, to being a charity liaison, to internet marketing. She also manages singer/songwriter Jack Kapanka.

Jan and Mickey Rooney are an enigma In Hollywood. Not only have they been married for over 25 years, they share a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame® together (for live entertainment) near Mickey’s three other Stars for film and television. Jan is an accomplished writer, singer, actress and TV and radio co-host. Mickey has appeared in over 200 films and received an Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement, a special Juvenile Oscar he shared with Deana Durbin in 1939, five Oscar nominations, one Emmy Award, five Emmy Nominations, two Golden Globes and a Tony nomination.

But all of their accomplishments pale in comparison to their love and support for our troops. Jan and Mickey continue to enthusiastically work with the USO.

As a regular GI, during WWII, Mickey entertained frontline troops with the “Jeep Shows” (which consisted of three men in a jeep who delivered much needed entertainment to the troops in foxholes at the front). For his services in the war, he was awarded the Bronze Star with clusters.

Both Jan and Mickey are determined to keep the Tradition of Entertaining our Troops alive.

David Sams is one of the world's most respected marketing strategists, a nine-time Emmy® award-winning TV producer/director/writer, and emerging technologies guru. He has been featured in the pages of TVGUIDE, USATODAY, and ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY. He has appeared on 60 MINUTES, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, NBC'S TODAY, DATELINE NBC, and WORLD NEWS TONIGHT. Sams is the archetypal entrepreneur a preeminent idea man whose track record is synonymous with success.

In the 1980's, Sams was instrumental in turning WHEEL OF FORTUNE and JEOPARDY into the two highest-rated shows in syndication history, while head of global marketing and creative affairs for King World. Soon thereafter the company went public and became the darling of Wall Street and one of the most profitable companies in the nation. Years later, without a penny of debt on its books, King World sold for billions of dollars.

In 1986, Sams helped to launch the OPRAH WINFREY SHOW into national syndication. His creative marketing efforts made Oprah a household name even before the talk show host hit the airwaves. She was #1 in nearly every TV market from her very first day on the air.

Retired banker, financial advisor and consultant. Currently active in many charities and service organizations. Mr. Scribner is a much sought after public speaker.

Vice-President of American Packaging Corporation, Hutchinson, Kansas. Mr. Smith has been involved with Operation DVD since its inception. American Packaging Corporation produces the uniquely designed “Collection Boxes” which will be distributed nationwide.

The Associate Pastor at First Church of God in Augusta, Kansas who introduced Supply Sergeant Darrel Bruner to our group. Associate Pastor Watkins also attended Central Community Church and has over 26 years experience in the world of retail, sales, and marketing with companies such as Blockbuster Video.Pastor Watkins is considered the Founder of Operation DVD as he made the initial calls to well-placed individuals and also designed the wonderful logos.

Retired executive from CSX Transportation. Currently a consultant for Emmert International as Rail Coordinator and active in various charity projects for 20 years.