Director of Development and Operations

Christopher Burnette is an Advancement Officer for Code of Support Foundation. Bringing over seven years of experience in the financial/investment industry and the development sector. Chris most recently served as Regional Gift Planner for the ELCA Foundation and served as Financial Advisor/Broker at Thrivent Financial. Chris’s experience includes working with universities, institutions, nonprofits, and boards around financial and programmatic sustainability, securing gifts, and developing endowments. Chris’ passion for philanthropy and donors has led him to secure over $41 million in gifts for organizations to continue their mission and outreach. .

Chris received his MMBA, B.S. in Geology, and A.A. in Business from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He is also the author/co-author of three publications on recycled alkaline battery materials and one publication on Uranium, Thorium, and associated rare earth elements of industrial interest.

In addition to his professional achievements, Chris is an active member of the cycling community. He currently serves as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Bluegrass Cycling Club. Chris finds joy and fulfillment on the roads, exploring new routes and pushing himself to new limits. Cycling allows him to combine his love for physical activity, outdoor adventures, and a sense of camaraderie with fellow riders.

Off the saddle, Chris also cherishes his time with his two children, creating cherished memories and enjoying their shared interests. Whether he’s out cycling or spending quality time with his loved ones, Chris embodies a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle that fuels his passion for both philanthropy and personal pursuits.

Director of Programs

Allyson Edmonds is the Director of Programs for the Code of Support Foundation. She started as a case manager in 2020. Allyson has family members who have served in every branch of service. Allyson’s passion for veterans and their families began as a little girl while spending time with her grandfather (Air Force Veteran) on base at Forbes Field. Allyson has several family members who have served in every branch of service. She was a caregiver to a combat veteran for 12 years. In 2012 she was selected by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to serve as a Fellow. She joined the Military and Veteran Caregiver Network in 2017 as a Volunteer Peer Mentor and Moderator where she has been able to encourage caregivers on their journeys. Allyson enjoys collaborating and building relationships to support veterans and their families.

Allyson has a doctorate in Community Care and Counseling with an emphasis on Trauma from Liberty University. Her dissertation was Church Support for People with Suicidal Ideations or Attempts: A Phenomenological Study. Allyson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration in Accounting from Hawai’i Pacific University and a master’s in human services with a concentration in Military Resilience from Liberty University.

Allyson enjoys spending time with her fur babies. She takes her dogs on walks and car rides frequently, nicknaming them Bougie Bird Dogs. Some of Allyson’s hobbies include embroidery and quilting, but she really enjoys crocheting blankets which she loves to give as gifts to family, friends, and local charities. Allyson also enjoys spending time with friends from her local community.

Case Manager

Kelsey is a Case Manager for the Code of Support Foundation. Kelsey is the wife and caregiver to her Air Force combat veteran husband, Michael. After Michael’s medical retirement in 2016, Kelsey began to see and feel the effects of war unravel in their home – both physically and emotionally. She turned to Operation Mend in Los Angeles for an intensive treatment program through UCLA in 2019 and came out of the program with a passion and fire for professional advocacy work. Kelsey works diligently to help other veterans and their families process their grief and understand the complex situations that veterans and their families face. Her love for the veteran community is deep, and she strives to help others avoid feeling isolated and alone.

Kelsey and Michael live in Oregon with their eight-year-old son, service dog, and two cats. Kelsey holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology through Liberty University and is pursuing her master’s degree in counseling, emphasizing Crisis Response and Trauma.

Kelsey has a passion for horses and equine therapy. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, riding horses, photography, and writing.

Program Support Specialist

Advancement Coordinator

Gretta is an Advancement Coordinator for Code of Support Foundation. She graduated from Liberty University with a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Strategic Marketing in 2022. With an interest in communications, Gretta has worked in both the higher education and non-profit sectors to engage the supporters of the organizations she is most passionate about. Gretta’s personal connection to our mission, as a military spouse, gives her great satisfaction in her work connecting military and veteran families to COSF through various communications strategies.

In her free time, Gretta enjoys traveling, baking, hiking, and reading. She is actively involved at her local church and enjoys working with the children’s program and alongside her husband, has a small group for college students. She and her husband reside in Virginia with their five year old cat, Leo.

Intake Coordinator

Melissa is dedicated to advocating for veterans, service members, caregivers, and their families by helping them navigate challenges and connect with resources that improve their quality of life. Melissa brings experience in communications, leadership development, community engagement, and client support, along with a deep commitment to serving others.

Melissa’s passion for the military and veteran community comes from both personal and professional experience. She is the wife and caregiver of a medically retired Marine Corps combat veteran, the mother of an active-duty Airman, and the daughter of a retired Navy veteran. Following her husband’s service in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Melissa quickly learned that the effects of military service extend far beyond the battlefield and can impact the entire family. Those experiences fueled her desire to walk alongside other military and veteran families facing similar challenges.

Melissa earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Liberty University with areas of study in Business, Marketing, and Strategic Communications. She is also a Certified Professional Life Coach and Certified Biblical Counselor. Melissa believes in meeting people where they are, listening well, and helping them identify practical next steps toward hope and healing.

Melissa and her husband have been married for more than twenty years and are proud parents of three young adult sons. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, CrossFit, a good cup of coffee, pickleball, and spending time with family and friends. She finds joy by encouraging others, building genuine connections, and helping people move forward with confidence and hope.

Peer Resource Navigator

Operations & Development Specialist

Tineke joined Code of Support in 2023 as an operations & development specialist. She attended Wright State University as an Accounting major before marrying her active-duty Air Force husband in 2007. For the past 17 years, she has traveled the world; PCSed 6 times and survived multiple deployments, all while raising their four children.

Tineke has a passion for helping others, especially the military community. She has honed her skills in financial management and organizational efficiency, consistently providing top-notch service to every individual she works with. She is proud to be a part of a community that values service, integrity, and dedication.

In her free time, Tineke enjoys reading, gardening, musical theater, fostering and volunteering at the local animal shelter, and the occasional Diet Coke.