Key Volunteers
PHP Scholarship Application Manager, Assistant Webmaster, and IT advisor
Devon Wright
A key PHP volunteer since July 2023, Devon served four years in the United States Marine Corps as a Field Artilleryman, made two combat deployments, and achieved the rank of sergeant. He was a PHP scholarship recipient in 2017.
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Devon has extensive experience with backup systems and test data management for the Department of Energy which makes him a great fit for Webmaster and IT advisor.
Devon manages the PHP Scholarship Application system, helps maintain the website, and looks for ways PHP can better utilize technology.
Donations Manager
Brent Nelson
A key PHP volunteer since February 2024, Brent served in the U.S. Army artillery for 11.5 years achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. He had three combat deployments to Iraq, and was selected for a PHP scholarship in 2023.
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Brent holds an MBA in Project Management and has extensive background and training making him the perfect donations manager for PHP.
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Brent manages all aspects of our customer relations management and electronic donations system called Donorbox.
Bench Brigade Commander
Jack Lane
A key PHP volunteer since ???
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Jack coordiantes our "Bench Brigade" which is a network of volunteer woodworkers across North America and Europe who build and deliver PHP workbenchs to PHP Schlarship Selectees.
PHP Alumni Focus Editor
Pat Glynn
A key key PHP volunteer since February 2024, Pat served in the United States Marine Corps as an infantryman for 20 years, did eight combat deployments, and retired as a Gunnery Sergeant in 2020. He was selected for the PHP scholarship in 2023.
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Pat is writes the featured PHP alumni update story for the PHP quarterly newsletter giving everyone a little insight into what PHP scholarship selectees have ben up to
Charity Operations Manager
Jake Torola
A key volunteer. We couldn't manage our operations without Jake.
Combined Federal Campaign Manager
Ralph Sutton
A key volunteer since February 2024, Ralph served in the US Army as a combat engineer for over 20 years and medically retired with the rank of First Sergeant. His service included two coployments. He was selected for a PHP scholarship in August 2022
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Ralph practices hand tool woodworking every day, finding tranquility in the craft.
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Ralph manages the effort to get PHP approved as a participant organization in the U.S. Federal Government's Combne Federal Campaign.
Social Media Manager
Kent Boys
A key PHP volunteer since Kent attended Rob Cosman's Training The Hand workshop in 2022 and has been a big supporter of the PHP program ever since.
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A school teacher, Kent is also an avid woodworker and serves on the PHP's Board of Directors.
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Kent is the PHP's social media manager, taking care of PHP's Facebook and Instagram pages.
Newsetter Editor & Donor Appreciation Manager
Meagan Cosman
A pivotal volunteer. We can't overstate our appreciation.
Grants Manager
Dave Spencer
A key volunteer. We can't take Dave for granted.
Website Administrator
Shawn McDermott
A key volunteer.
Policy and Procedures Editor
Bradley Smith
A key PHP volunteer since 2023. He attended Rob Cosman’s Training the Hand workshop in June 2023 and has been working with wood for most of his adult life while serving as a Texas trial judge. He started woodworking with a Shopsmith and exposure to Rob’s videos caused him to try working with hand tools.
Brad writes, proofreads, and edits PHP policies and procedures.