About Us

Tito A. Cortez, Executive Director

In addition to being a Vietnam War Disabled Veteran, Tito spent over 30 years of his professional life, managing, developing and administering programs in Social Gerontology--the field of aging.  In addition, Tito spent over 10 years being self-employed including a consultancy with United Way Minority Incubator Program.

While applying for compensation and benefits, he experienced many challenges navigating the path to realizing his objectives.  As a result, he gained valuable lessons in the process---lessons so valuable he decided to use this experience in making sure his fellow veterans should receive services they richly deserve and when needed, assistance should be made available when applying.

To this end, the Veterans Supportive Services Agency, Inc. (VSSA) was formed.  As a 501(c) 3 nonprofit charitable organization, VSSA promises to provide life enhancing supportive services to veterans and families.  At VSSA, we help veterans and their families succeed.

After serving in Vietnam, Tito went on to graduate from San Jose State University (SJSU) having earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration and Management, with concentration in human resources management and administration.  Additionally, he also possesses a lifetime teaching and counseling credentials with California Community Colleges system.

Tito is bilingual and bicultural, having been married for close 39 years.  He has a successful daughter who works as a human resources professional with one of the most successful hi-tech companies in Silicon Valley.

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Board of Directors

Mr. Robert Duke, Chairperson

Robert grew up in a college town in Kentucky.  He was inspired to
enlist in the Army by his father and uncle who both served in the Air Force
during the Korean War.  Robert served as a medical lab technician from 1985
to 1988. After completing the ROTC program, he received his commission and
served as a medical platoon leader until 1993.
Robert has worked in the IT industry for over 18 years. He is Past
President of the St. Joseph PTG and currently on St. Joseph Men's Club
board. He has been married for 24 years and has a daughter age 13.

Mr. Fran Coad, Vice-Chairperson

Ms. Tiara Cortez Miller, Secretary

Tiara is a Bay Area native and comes from a long line of Veterans. Her father, who served with the US Army, is a Disabled Vietnam War Veteran. Both of her grandfathers also served in the US Army during World War II, Korea and are Purple Heart recipients. One of her grandfathers was a Prisoner of War (POW) during the Ba'taan Death March during World War II. Tiara holds a MS in Organization Development from University of San Francisco, and has worked in Human Resources at high tech companies like NEC, Google and Synaptics. When she's not working, Tiara enjoys traveling with her husband, reading, cooking and crafting.

Ms. Jane Brehmer, Treasurer

Applied Materials 

Mr. Frank Chavez

Vietnam Veteran, served in-country from 1968 to 1969. Frank has been a business owner for over 30 years of Chavez Jewelry Design. He is currently serving as an elected Trustee on the Alum Rock Unified Elementary School District. Past President of the Story Road Business Association. Married for 33 years with 3 sons and a daughter, of which two are on active duty with the US Army.

Mr. Daniel Jamison

Mr. Carl Perez

Mr. Miko Thorne

Mr. Matt Musico

Matt is a seasoned technology company analyst specializing in business process improvement initiatives.  Currently, he's an Analyst for Montage Capital, LLC, a venture debt fund that specializes in providing financing used by middle market technology and life sciences companies to fund their next stage of growth.  He enjoys spending his time volunteering with local non-profit service organizations like VSSA where he hopes he can provide an impact in ensuring its growth by participating in the organization's fundraising efforts.