Our LEADERSHIP Team

Mark is a U.S. military Veteran whose background includes 27 years as a tactical medic, 16 years of which were with DHS counterterrorism operations.

Due to high suicide rates at his agency, Mark became a certified peer counselor, Veterans’ assistance liason, critical incident stress de-briefer, and a trained cognitive hypnotherapist.

Mark is passionate about assisting returning Veterans who have physical and/or psychological trauma which is beyond the scope of currently available VA support.

Mark personally leads Convergence service missions/ops, giving participants the chance to serve alongside a trained peer counselor who helps them identify, understand, and better respond to PTSD triggers in their everyday lives.

Dave is a Pararescue Veteran with a special skill set and a no-fail attitude willing to assist those in need. He is a previous owner/operator of the dive charter business Bluewater Adventures of Pensacola and was the dive safety officer for the Escambia County Marine Resources division and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. He holds the Divemaster certification rating through PADI and NAUI and has logged in excess of 2500 dives. Dave is an environmentalist and an “Invasive Species Control Specialist,” focusing on the removal of the highly Invasive lionfish. Dave’s dedication to his fellow Veterans and his love for the environment provide a very unique therapeutic setting and outlet for those Veterans suffering from PTSD.

Susan has been married to Convergence co-founder, Mark Ford, for over 12 years. She refers to her marriage to her husband as her military service. Military members and Veterans, particularly those in Special Forces, have consistently higher divorce rates than their civilian peers. Susan is passionate about providing peer support for the spouses of Veterans as they navigate their own unique challenges and marriages.

Doug Redmond brings more than four decades of leadership in construction, project management, and operational excellence. He has earned a reputation for delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and with an unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and integrity — building trusted relationships and leading diverse teams across Canada and internationally.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Doug's greatest passion is serving people. Through years of hands-on Christian mission work across Belize, Costa Rica, Mexico, Malta, England, and Panama, he has helped build homes and community facilities, trained local tradespeople, supported disaster relief, and mentored youth — experiences that shaped his servant-leadership philosophy.

As Project Manager, Doug is honored to bring that same heart for service to Convergence's mission of empowering Veterans and their families. His guiding principle: when people are cared for, strong communities — and lasting legacies — are built.

Nathan Akridge has served 22 years in the United States Army. During that time, he deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and served along the Southwest U.S. border.

Akridge has served as a Public Affairs NCO, a Family Advocacy Specialist, and a Community Relations NCO.

His passions include volunteering and he continues to help out at the Killeen Food Care Center during his spare time.

Akridge’s long-term goals include getting his dog Olivia trained as a service dog and to continue serving the Active Duty and Veteran communities.

Erin Driskill, LCSW, is the founder and director of Choose Well-Being Psychology Education.

She has her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and over 15 years of experience working in community mental health at the first worldwide Dialectical Behavior Therapy clinic

Erin has extensive experience with high-risk populations, including suicide substance, trauma, loss, co-morbid disorders, chronic depression, panic, and anxiety.

Howard is a creative photographer, filmmaker, creative designer, and storyteller with experience in creative direction and operations management. He enhances and streamlines creative workflow processes and technology integration initiatives to deliver valuable client solutions. Howard helps brands connect meaningfully through empathy, emotion, and big ideas. He works collaboratively with other practice leads to create brand and marketing strategies and launch marketing campaigns that drive revenue. Howard is passionate about elevating brands and his team.