Camp Liberty

Building a Stronger Veteran’s Community

Our Team

BeverlyBEVERLY LIST, Executive Director of Development and Veteran Volunteer Services

Beverly List is the new Executive Director of Development and Veteran Volunteer Services, of Camp Liberty Michigan Inc. Beverly is a 100% service connected combat veteran who served 9 years as an Information Specialist in the United States Air Force attaining the rank of Senior Airman with a deployment supporting Operation Northern Watch at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.
Upon separating from the Air Force, Beverly returned to Michigan where she attended school at Schoolcraft College, received her Associate Degree in Arts and then proceeded to Madonna University obtaining her Bachelors in Business Administration followed by her Masters in Business Administration with graduate certificates in Nonprofit Management and Supply Chain. Ms. List also has a Yellow Belt in Six Sigma Quality Improvement. All her education was attained while working and volunteering full time. Beverly is a member of several veteran service organizations:
  • Air Force Sergeants Associations Life Member, Chapter 751, Past International Aiman Activity Coordinator
  • Veterans of Foreign War life member Post 4012, Northville, MI
  • Disabled American Veteran Life Member Post 13, Ypsilanti, Michigan
  • American Legion Auxiliary Unit 147, Northville Past Unit President
  • American Legion Post 46 in Ann Arbor. As a past Post Commander of Post 13, she currently holds the position of Judge Advocate and District Judge Advocate, and Paid up for Life Member.

She is a graduate of the National American Legion College, has been Legionnaire of the year (2010), District Service Officer of the year, Department Americanism Chairman for several years.

Melinda SchwynMELINDA SCHWYN, Executive Program Director

Melinda started with Camp Liberty in September 2023, bringing her leadership and business talents as the new Executive Program Director.  Melinda has a diverse background, as she started working for the government and served as a Travel Coordinator for the U.S. Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia.  Later, she went on to work at the federal level of the government in the capacity as a Transcriptionist for wire taps and consensual monitoring within the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the Washington, D.C., Detroit, Ann Arbor and Jackson offices.

Most recently, her leadership experience included that of Dean of Student Affairs for a liberal arts college in Michigan.  Within her leadership role, she supervised several departments, including Campus Safety, Housing, Residence Life, Greek Life, Counseling Services, Chaplain Services, Medical Services and Student Activities.  Melinda also enjoyed teaching in the role of a Professor of Business, Organizational Leadership and Criminal Justice for the past 13 years.

In addition to Melinda earning her Master’s degree from Western Michigan University in Public Administration, she is now completing her PhD in Management and Organizational Leadership.  Furthermore, she currently serves as a reserve police officer for Napoleon Township Police Department and continues to work in the legal and law enforcement fields for the past 24 years.

Melinda’s respect and dedication to the military and law enforcement personnel in her own family is one of the reasons for her desire to assist the mission of Camp Liberty, Inc.

Allan LutesALLAN LUTES, President and Treasurer

Allan Lutes serves as president of Alpha Design Build, which he founded in 1989, and Alpha Management Group, which specializes in campus housing and serves clients in 26 states and four Canadian providences.  He has served in leadership roles on several charities, foundations, industry associations, and his church.  Allan studied economics at the University of Michigan, Master’s work in business administration at the University of Michigan – Flint, and achieved several professional designations including Master Builder, Certified Restorer, and Certified Green Builder.  He is a founder of Camp Liberty Inc. and previously served as its treasurer from 2012 to 2107.  He rejoined the board was elected as its president and treasurer in 2022.

Major Briggs

JEREMY BRIGGS, Vice President

Jeremy is an OIF/OEF combat veteran who has served with deployments to Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq during his military career. Mr. Briggs holds a bachelor’s degree in advertising from Michigan State University and is a lifetime member of the VFW. He is an avid outdoorsman who has volunteered hundreds of hours out at the Camp Liberty property along with numerous other Veteran focused non-profits. Jeremy previously served on Camp Liberty’s board of directors from 2012 to 2016 and rejoined the board in January 2022.

Suzanne Kiser

SUZANNE KISER, Secretary

Suzanne Kiser is a senior manager and member of the management team for a real estate and business operations management firm in Ann Arbor.  She was previously employed for 12 years as the Finance Director for a large non-profit organization.  Before working in the non-profit world, Suzanne spent 18 years in the mortgage banking industry working her way up to a Senior Vice President level at both Citibank and GMAC.  Suzanne has a compassionate heart and has served in many volunteer roles for over three decades.  She served for six years as the Vice-Chair of a County-wide organization that helps people out of material and relational poverty.  In 2008 Suzanne launched a community Personal Needs Pantry serving Livingston County that remains open today helping County residents.  She also Co-Chaired a multi-year large-scale community service initiative that assisted Veteran, disabled, and elderly residents with home repairs and maintenance.  Elected in 2022, Suzanne is new to the Camp Liberty Board and looks forward to again serving Veterans and their families.

Larry St Antoine

LARRY ST. ANTOINE, Director

Larry joined the U.S Navy Seabee Reserves in 1964 and went on active duty in September 1966. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam and left the Seabees in 1970.  Following his military service, Larry worked as a police officer and for the U. S. Postal Service until he retired in 2015.  Larry has been active in the Charles Kettles Viet Nam Veterans Association chapter, VFW Post 423, as a member of the Veterans Honor Guard and as a dedicated volunteer for several additional Veterans programs.

JohnKinzinger

JOHN KINZINGER, Director

John has been a tireless volunteer for his community, his church, and the Veterans.  He is the founder and currently serves as the Director of Warriors and Caregivers United.  He is a past national vice president of Operation Never Forgotten.  For over three decades, he has been very active in the Washtenaw County Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 310, VFW Post 423, on the Washtenaw County Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Committee, and several other Veterans programs.   In 2007, John was recognized as the National VVA Veteran of The Year.  John served as a radio operator, with the 1st Air Cavalry Division, in Vietnam from 1966-67.   He had a successful career as an engineer at Ford Motor Company until his retirement in 1997.  John holds bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Eastern Michigan University.