OSOA Team

Courtney Hilborn, President/CEO

Courtney Hilborn is a dedicated advocate for military members, veterans and their families. She was born and raised in Huntington Beach, CA, where she grew up playing sports and doing volunteer work. She has worked as a civilian contractor to the United States Marine Corps as a Family Readiness Officer, and she is the spouse of a Marine Corps combat veteran, so she knows first-hand the challenges military families face.

Courtney came on board at OSOAmil as our Donations Coordinator and Grants/Sponsorship Coordinator, moved up to Vice President, and now leads OSOAmil as President/CEO. She is compassionate and dedicated to OSOAmil and to seeing it grow to help more and more military expectant moms.

Courtney is also the founder and President/CEO of Warrior Avenues, a nonprofit that connects veterans, service members and their families with resources and benefits. She is a mother of two and loves spending time outdoors with her family and their pets.

Jason Hilborn, Secretary/Logistics Manager

Jason is a combat United States Marine Corps veteran who brings the leadership, discipline and commitment of his military service to OSOAmil. He started helping OSOAmil because he wanted to help military families, and he looks after shipping, receiving and logistics.

Jason continues to serve fellow veterans through Warrior Avenues and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Away from OSOAmil he loves spending time with his wife and children, especially camping, and he crafts custom axes with handles wrapped in 550 cord.

Diane Wendland, Treasurer

Diane grew up in a family with a strong military background: her father served in the Navy, which gave her the values of discipline, dedication and community. She has devoted much of her life to nonprofit work and philanthropy, giving her time and expertise to charitable organizations that support people in need.

Diane cherishes time with her family, especially her grandchildren. An avid reader, she loves the outdoors, often with a good book in hand.

Chris Wezdenko, Board Member/Webmaster

Chris is an engineering leader with about 18 years in the aviation industry supporting defense projects. He serves on the OSOAmil board and looks after the website as our Webmaster. He also serves on the board of Warrior Avenues, a nonprofit that connects veterans, service members and their families with resources and benefits.

Junior Board Members

Scarlett

Scarlett is a Junior Board Member of Operation Showers of Appreciation. As a military kid and the daughter of a combat veteran, she has grown up understanding the importance of supporting military families and honoring those who serve our country.

Scarlett loves gymnastics, sports, spending time outdoors, and helping others. She especially enjoys being involved in projects that support military families and bring a little extra joy to those who serve. As a Junior Board Member, Scarlett brings her compassion, enthusiasm, and unique perspective as a military child to Operation Showers of Appreciation.

Logan

Logan is a Junior Board Member of Operation Showers of Appreciation. As a military kid and the son of a combat veteran, he has grown up with a strong appreciation for the sacrifices made by military members, veterans, and their families.

Logan enjoys basketball, spending time outdoors, animals, and helping others. He especially enjoys being involved in activities that support military families and give back to those who serve. As a Junior Board Member, Logan brings his energy, kindness, and willingness to help others to Operation Showers of Appreciation.