Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs Announce New Board Members and Slate of Officers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Smithtown, NY – July 28, 2025 – The Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs, leading national nonprofit organizations which provide guide dogs to individuals who are blind or have low vision, and service dogs to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities, today announced the election of two distinguished professionals to the Board of Directors: Azad K. Anand, MD, and Tyler Reynolds. Their election was confirmed during the June 18, 2025, Annual Meeting, following a unanimous recommendation by the Board Advancement Committee, and became effective July 1, 2025, the start of the organizations new fiscal year.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Anand and Mr. Reynolds to our Board of Directors,” said John Miller, president and CEO of the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs. “Their exceptional professional expertise and unwavering commitment to service will be a tremendous asset as we expand our reach and deepen our impact for the people we serve.”
Dr. Azad K. Anand, a nationally recognized neuroradiologist, brings a wealth of medical, academic, and leadership experience. He currently serves as the Dean of Academic Affairs at Spartan Health Sciences University and was the Director of Long Island Diagnostic Imaging. Dr. Anand has held academic appointments at
Cornell University Medical Center and SUNY Stony Brook and has served on numerous nonprofit boards. His commitment to advancing healthcare and his passion for public service will be invaluable assets to the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs missions.
Tyler Reynolds is a Senior Vice President at Reynolds Investment Consulting, where he specializes in managing investment strategies for Taft-Hartley pension and welfare funds. An active community leader, Reynolds also serves on the Board of CHARGE Co-Creating, a Tampa-based nonprofit supporting underprivileged entrepreneurs. With a strong background in finance and a deep commitment to mentorship and philanthropy, Reynolds brings a fresh perspective and a dedication to service that aligns closely with the organizations’ values. He has previously served as a member of the America’s VetDogs Annual Golf Classic Committee. This year’s event will be held on August 25, 2025.
In addition to welcoming new board members, the organizations also confirmed the Slate of Officers for Fiscal Year 2026, effective July 1, 2025. The appointments, proposed by the Board Advancement Committee, aim to provide leadership continuity and strategic oversight as the organizations prepare for an upcoming capital campaign.
The confirmed officers are:
• Board Chair: Don Dea (2-year term) - Serial Technology Entrepreneur, Cybersecurity & AI Leader, Duke, MIT, Excelsior
• Vice Chair, Planning: Glenn Tecker (2-year term) - Chair & CEO of Tecker International, a multinational business consulting practice
• Board Vice Chair: Travis Carey (2-year term; previously Treasurer) - CEO of Carey & Co., a leading accounting firm specializing in the nonprofit sector
• Treasurer: Joseph Campolo, Esq. (2-year term; previously Member-at-Large) - Managing Partner of Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLC, and Founder & CEO of Strata Alliance, a multi-family office
“Our Board plays a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of both organizations,” said Don Dea, Board Chair. “As we continue to increase our capacity to serve more people with disabilities with our extraordinary assistance dogs and best-in-class program, I’m confident that our dedicated and experienced leadership team will continue to drive innovation, growth, and long-term sustainability in service of our mission.”
About the Guide Dog Foundation
For more than 75 years, the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. (www.GuideDog.org), has trained and placed guide and service dogs to provide independence, enhanced mobility, and companionship to people who are blind, have low vision, or have other special needs. The Guide Dog Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization serving clients from across the United States and Canada. The Foundation relies on contributions from generous individuals, corporations, service clubs, and foundations to fund its mission to serve people with disabilities. It costs over $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and place one assistance dog, but the Guide Dog Foundation provides its services completely free of charge to the individuals it serves. Its sister organization, America’s VetDogs, trains and provides guide, service, and hearing dogs for disabled veterans and first responders. The Guide Dog Foundation was the first assistance dog school in the United States to be accredited by both the International Guide Dog Federation and Assistance Dogs International. Apply, volunteer, or donate at www.GuideDog.org.
About America’s VetDogs
For more than 20 years, America’s VetDogs (www.VetDogs.org) has trained and placed guide and service dogs to provide independence, enhanced mobility, and companionship to veterans with disabilities from all eras and active-duty military. In 2015, America’s VetDogs opened its programs to first responders, including fire, police, and emergency medical personnel. America’s VetDogs is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded by the Guide Dog Foundation and serves clients from across the United States. America’s VetDogs relies on contributions from generous individuals, corporations, service clubs, and foundations to fund its mission to help those who have served our country live with dignity and independence. It costs more than $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and place one assistance dog, but America’s VetDogs provides its services completely free of charge to the individuals it serves. America’s VetDogs is accredited by both the International Guide Dog Federation and Assistance Dogs International. Apply, volunteer, or donate at www.VetDogs.org.