Sponsor a Care Package to Send to A Deployed Marine
Kristina Sherburne is the Founder and President and acting Executive Director of The 3D CEB Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing veteran suicide through connection, community, and shared experiences.
Her commitment to service began while supporting her husband during his deployments with the United States Marines from 2003 to 2013. Kristina volunteered in countless ways. From preparing barracks for returning troops and planning events, to serving on the Family Readiness Team as the only NCO spouse among Staff NCOs and Officers’ spouses. She believes that service, not rank, defines leadership.
Through The 3D CEB Foundation, Kristina creates spaces where veterans feel seen, supported, and reconnected, knowing that meaningful connection is a powerful protective factor. She leads with compassion, accountability, and collaboration, building partnerships that strengthen impact while honoring the dignity and service of veterans and their families.
Qualifications & Experience
Founder & Executive Director, The 3D CEB Foundation
Extensive volunteer experience supporting deployed service members and military families
Family Readiness Team leadership and advocacy experience
Event-based suicide prevention and peer connection programming
Nonprofit leadership, governance, and ethical compliance
Community engagement and partnership development
Advocate for veteran mental health, suicide prevention, and family support
Virginia McWilliams knows the military lifestyle from the inside out. The daughter of a Master Chief who retired after 27 years of Navy service, she learned early on that home runs on the resilience of the people who stay behind. That lived experience is what drives her work with the foundation.
As Vice President of The 3D CEB Foundation, Virginia pairs her personal passion with more than 15 years of professional leadership in operations, strategic development, and board governance. Working alongside the President, she drives the foundation's strategic growth, program execution, and partnerships. Based in Roanoke, Virginia, is deeply committed to ensuring that service members and military families across all branches never have to navigate their journeys alone.
Virginia McWilliamsVirginia McWilliams knows the military lifestyle from the inside out. The daughter of a Master Chief who retired after 27 years of Navy service, she learned early on that home runs on the resilience of the people who stay behind. That lived experience is what drives her work with the foundation.
As Vice President of The 3D CEB Foundation, Virginia pairs her personal passion with more than 15 years of professional leadership in operations, strategic development, and board governance. Working alongside the President, she drives the foundation's strategic growth, program execution, and partnerships. Based in Roanoke, Virginia, is deeply committed to ensuring that service members and military families across all branches never have to navigate their journeys alone.
Kile Taylor is an Army veteran who served as an infantryman for over two decades, with deployments and training across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. His time in service shaped his strong leadership and deep commitment to supporting the veteran community.
After transitioning from the military, Kile built a career connecting veterans and military spouses with meaningful opportunities and is the founder of Tower Eleven, a recruiting firm focused on mission-driven talent in the defense industry.
He continues to stay active in the veteran community through leadership and service initiatives and brings that same passion and dedication to our mission.
As a Board Member, Kile will help lead outreach, engagement, and growth efforts as we continue to expand our impact.
Please join us in welcoming Kile Taylor to the team
Steve Wachnowsky is a retired Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer with extensive experience in the specialty chemical industry and broader multinational business environments. His career has included leadership in business operations, strategic planning, start-ups, product development, manufacturing, and organizational growth. He holds a B.S. degree and has served in senior executive roles with several multinational companies.
Steve is also committed to nonprofit and community service. Over the years, he has held leadership and advisory roles with organizations including United Way, March of Dimes, and local community boards. He currently serves as Treasurer of The 3D CEB Foundation and as Chapter Chair and Certified Mentor for the SCORE Blue Ridge Chapter, where he helps entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits strengthen their operations and achieve sustainable success.