Green Beret Foundation Gala
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Hall of Mirrors
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35 West 5th Street; Cincinnati, OH
Scott Mann
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret with tours all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership, where he shares the rapport-building skills he learned in Special Forces to help today’s leaders make better human connections in high-stakes, low-trust engagements. LTC Mann is the author of the instant New York Times Best-Seller, “Operation Pineapple Express,” a third-person narrative detailing the harrowing stories of the veterans, volunteers, and Afghan allies who navigated the U.S. abandonment of Afghanistan in August of 2021. The Gary Sinise Foundation has also partnered up with LTC Mann to bring his play, Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret to the legendary Steppenwolf Theatre, as well as to stages across the country in an effort provide healing to our Veterans and Families of the Fallen, as well as providing insight to our citizens on the personal cost of the longest war in our Nation’s history.
Ken Tovo
Chairman, Green Beret Foundation
Lieutenant General Ken Tovo culminated his 35-year military career in 2018, serving as the commander of the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC). He was responsible for manning, training, equipping, and providing strategic direction to all the Army’s Special Operations forces (Green Berets, Rangers, Special Ops Aviation, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations), a combined organization of over 34,000 people.
Charlie Iacono
President & CEO Green Beret Foundation
Iacono brings a wealth of experience to the position, having served at the USO as their senior development and board relations officer. He has a deep understanding of the military and the unique needs and challenges faced by the Green Beret community and is committed to continuing the foundation’s mission of providing support to these brave men and women and their families.
Matt Rogers
Auctioneer
Born in Arcadia, California, Matt Rogers is a TV show personality. Matt first found fame as a Season 3 finalist on FOX’s reality singing competition "American Idol." He has since gone on to host many television shows, including Discovery Channel's "Gold Rush: The Dirt" and "Deadliest Catch: The Bait." He also has been seen singing, cooking & making people laugh on Hallmark Channel’s daily talk show "Home & Family." Matt is best known for hosting "Coming Home," a reality docu-series on Lifetime which followed the surprise reunions of military members and their loved ones. Matt began auctioneering in 2008 when his son was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. Matt and his wife wanted to give back to a cause that gave people hope for a better future. His natural ability to charm audiences has resulted in millions of dollars raised for numerous charities over the past decade. His charisma, humor and signature nicknames has made Matt one of the most sought after auctioneers in the country. One of Matt’s biggest strengths is his ability to work with organizations for their specific need. Matt has proven to be a true team player. He received a B.A in Business Communications from the University of Washington, where he played football as an offensive lineman for the 2001 Rose Bowl championship team. Rogers is a proud husband to wife Teri, and father to Brayden (14), Mason (12) & Samantha (6).
