Amanda Breazeale, Director of Quality Improvement at VRR, is deeply committed to serving Veterans, and recognizing their invaluable contribution to the nation. With over a decade of experience in healthcare leadership, she has spearheaded strategic initiatives at Anderson Regional Medical Center and guided ambulatory practices through transitions in payment models at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Amanda’s expertise extends to quality and performance improvement, honed during her tenure at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Armed with a Master’s in Health Science and certifications in Lean Six Sigma and Healthcare Quality, she is dedicated to ensuring top-tier care for those who have served. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys cycling, gardening, and cherishing moments with loved ones.

Colonel John Kilpatrick is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Vets Recover. He has over 37 years of military service, including 10 years as an enlisted intelligence analyst in the U.S. Marine Corps. He still serves as a Medical Service Corps Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is a combat Veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and his overseas deployments include Panama (1999); two tours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom: Kosovo (2005-06); Kuwait (2015-2016); and an 18-month tour at the Pentagon in the Office of the Surgeon General at Headquarters, Department of the Army (2009-2010). Colonel Kilpatrick earned a B.A. from Spring Hill College in 1994, completed the US Army Command & General Staff College in 2013, and earned a Masters in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Alabama in 2018. Kilpatrick is committed to removing barriers to care for Veterans, First Responders, and their Families.

Miguel Davis joined VRR on May 8, 2023. He is a proud veteran of the United States Army. Miguel earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University, and an MBA with a concentration in Global Operations and Supply Chain Management from Capella University. Miguel was drawn to VRR because he believes it is a company that lives its values. He enjoys being a part of a team that truly cares about what they are doing and even better to be part of a company that enjoys giving back to the community.

Miguel is originally from Mobile, AL, and enjoys spending time with his family, woodworking, and watching football in his free time.

Larry Knight joined the VRR team on August 14, 2023. Larry is a retired 20-year US Air Force veteran, and he holds master’s degrees in human resource management from Troy State University and in accounting from Kaplan University. Before joining VRR, he served as Chief Operating Officer for Coastal Family Health Center in Biloxi, Mississippi for nearly ten years.  In 2022, he was awarded the Chief Operating Officer of the Year by the Community Health Center Association of Mississippi.  Larry has also served on the Board of Directors for the Gulf Coast Center for Non-Violence. As a military veteran and a person with a passion for serving, he was drawn to VRR and wanted to be a part of it. Larry is originally from Jasper, AL. In his free time, he enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife of nearly 45 years, Audrey. They are the proud parents of three children and one grandchild.

Mahir Butt joined VRR on December 19, 2022. He graduated from the University of South Alabama with a B.Sc. in Computer & Information Sciences and a Minor in Business Management. Mahir has worked in the IT industry for 25+ years. He has been a part of numerous organizations throughout his career, including the Data Processing and Management Association, Academic Computing Machine, American Society of Industrial Security, and Gulf Coast Tech Council. He is currently a part of the Steering Committee of GCTC for the Mobile Chamber, an Advisory Board Member of the University of South Alabama School of Computer & Information Sciences, and a member of the American Society of Industrial Security. Mahir is a senior IT executive with 25+ years of experience in technology, O&M, and capital budgeting for large organizations, technology planning for organizational efficiency, and has a proven track record of successfully digitally transforming businesses.

Angela Causby joined VRR on September 5, 2022. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Hobson State and her LPN at Alabama Southern. She is originally from Thomasville, AL, and her husband is now a veteran of the Navy. Angela enjoys spending time with her grandson Luka and her granddaughter Emma, as well as walking and playing with her two Shiq tzus Sadie and Elliott. Angela also enjoys playing the piano.

Teresa Taylor joined VRR on January 23, 2023. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Appalachian State University, and her MA in Theology from Liberty University. She is a published author and worked as a radio talk show co-host from 2014-2022. Her passion has been to assist those who grieve loss. She is passionate about counseling and the need for it. As a military widow, she’s learned that reaching out and listening to those who’ve endured similar loss offers healing and hope. Teresa enjoys getting away to the beach or mountains, spending time in the kitchen with family, and working out in the CrossFit gym. Teresa is originally from Hickory, NC. She has worked on the USS Mobile (LCS 26) Commissioning Committee, the Dance Without Limits Foundation Board of Directors and serves with the Military Officers Association Council of Chapters as the Surviving Spouse Liaison.

Letitia Norwood joined VRR on October 1, 2022. Letitia received her Administrative Assistant Certification from Capps College. She was drawn to VRR because she believes veterans are very important, it’s always great to give back to the community, and VRR is doing that. She feels the family base and diversity make VRR unique and bring the whole organization together. Before coming to VRR, she worked as an administrative assistant at USA Psychology Clinic. Letitia is originally from Mobile, AL, and has family and friends in the military. She is currently a part of several church organizations. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, walking, and spending time with her daughter Ashley and her granddog Tyson. 

Alissa Dearman joined VRR in November of 2021. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, graduating Summa Cum Laude, from the University of South Alabama. She is enrolled in South Alabama’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master program. During undergraduate study, Alissa worked in data entry and verification under the TRAIL lab. She has always desired to help others, stating, “This is what drew me to studying psychology. I was then drawn to VRR because this was an organization fully devoted to helping people. Each employee has a desire to help and spread compassion. I think such wholehearted devotion makes us unique. I’ve been able to work with people practicing in the field I aspire to and learn multiple perspectives through data work. It has been a rare and lovely experience.” Alissa grew up in Laurel, Mississippi, and enjoys theater, art, cosplay, and video games in her free time.