Board of Directors

Barry Buchmiller is the President and Owner of Nealynn Background Screening and Mobile Drug Testing, providing businesses with accurate employee background and drug screening results to support informed hiring decisions.

Barry began his career with the Albuquerque Police Department before moving into the business sector, where he held leadership roles with United Parcel Service, managed transportation offices across multiple states, and served as Director of Distribution Services for Interim Managed Services. He later transitioned into real estate, earning Placer County’s “Masters Club” award for outstanding sales and managing a Centex Homes Realty branch.

After relocating to Florida, Barry worked with the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch and later joined the Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, where he became a Diplomat and an active supporter of community development. He has also served as President of the Preston Hollow Homeowners Association. Today, Barry brings decades of leadership, business acumen, and community involvement to his role as Chairman of the K9 Partners for Patriots Board of Directors.

Rhonda Hicks is an Independent Contractor for Prism Technology, Inc., bringing over 38 years of technical and managerial experience from her career with IBM before retiring in 2015. At IBM, she held leadership roles including Manager of the IBM Virus Computer Emergency Response Team, overseeing global incident management for 350,000 users and clients, and leading teams in vulnerability assessment, managed security services, and information security advisory. She also held a CRISC (Certified Risk and Information Systems Control) certification, underscoring her expertise in IT risk management.

In 2015, Rhonda began volunteering with K9 Partners for Patriots and soon leveraged her skills to secure significant funding for the organization. Working with Prism Technology, she has played a pivotal role in supporting the Wounded Warrior Service Dog Project and other grants, helping K9P4P secure nearly $5 million in awards. She develops critical grant narratives, project budgets, and high-level executive summaries, capturing the organization’s impact and accomplishments.

Rhonda’s commitment to K9P4P is fueled by her passion for the mission—preventing veteran suicide and restoring hope to veterans living with PTSD, TBI, and MST while saving the lives of rescue dogs. Her leadership and expertise help drive the continued growth and success of the organization.

Jeanne White brings over 38 years of experience in the banking industry, including 25 years with JP Morgan Chase. Starting her career as a systems analyst, she advanced through the ranks to become Operations Manager for Estate Management and previously led JP Morgan Chase’s largest wholesale operations center. Prior to joining Chase, Jeanne held a Mortgage Broker’s license and served in key roles at regional savings and loans, including branch and closing manager positions.

She also worked as a consultant for the Veterans Administration in multiple states, conducting property appraisals. After relocating to Brooksville in 2005, Jeanne and her husband, Bobby, met Mary Peter through Stillwater Dog Training—initially seeking help for their puppy, then staying on to volunteer. Jeanne soon became a Certified Dog Trainer and Instructor, and a dedicated supporter of what would become K9 Partners for Patriots.

Beyond her work with K9P4P, Jeanne serves as a Trustee and Chairperson of the Stewardship Committee at First Baptist Church of Spring Hill, where she and her husband have been members since 2008.

Frank Cohen is the Senior Director of Analytics and Business Intelligence for VMG Health, LLC, a Texas-based healthcare consulting firm. A computational statistician, he specializes in predictive analytics, machine learning, and algorithmic development.

Frank is the author of several books, including Don’t Do Something, Just Stand There: A Primer on Evidence-based Thinking, and has published numerous articles and studies. He has trained thousands of healthcare professionals—including physicians, administrators, and CPAs—on healthcare analytics and evidence-based decision-making.

His diverse background includes eight years as a Physician Assistant in the United States Navy and as a civilian, as well as serving as a clinic administrator and hospital CEO. Frank’s clients span hospitals, medical practices, professional associations, legal and accounting firms, government agencies, and other healthcare organizations.