Our Team
Charles Daniels, Former Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
President
Chuck served in the United States Navy from 1978 to 1984, as a Surface Warfare Officer in the Pacific on Destroyers and as a Liaison Officer between Commander Naval Surface Forces Pacific (COMNAVSURFPAC) and the First Division of the United States Marine Corp (FIRSTMARDIV) Camp Pendleton. After leaving the U.S. Navy, Chuck began a 30-year career working for Texas Instruments Defense Equipment Group, later procured by Raytheon. Throughout his entire post-military career, he supported Top Secret U.S. Navy technology research programs as well as intelligence development programs. He began as a Manufacturing Engineer, had roles in Business Development, Finance and Contracts and finally Program Management. When Chuck retired from Raytheon in 2013, he was a Senior Program Manager, managing several multi-million-dollar National Defense contracts.
Chuck became the Commander of the Dallas Chapter of MOWW in July of 2020 and led the Dallas Chapter to the “Best Large Chapter” award in August 2021. He has been awarded the MOWW Silver Patrick Henry Award, the MOWW Gold Patrick Henry Award, the Chapter Commander Emeritus Award, the MOWW National Citation and the U.S. House of Representatives Certificate of Congressional Recognition Award.
Chuck now serves on the staff of the MOWW Region VIII which includes Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.
He has been married to his wife, Karey, for 32 years.
Why are you a member of the NDSB board?
NDBS supports many of the goals of MOWW, as well as the goals and programs of all the Veteran Service Organizations involved. This consistency in our core goals, as well as the strength gained in our larger numbers is why NDBS is so much more effective than any single VSO organization. NDBS also offers the community at large the opportunity to dive far deeper into National Security issues, than the sound bite heard on national news. Engaging and educating our local citizenry is the primary goal of NDBS.
John Campbell, Lieutenant General, U.S. Air Force, Retired
Vice President
John retired from the Air Force in 2003 as a Lieutenant General. His 32-year military career included operational and staff assignments all over the world. He commanded two fighter wings and has 3,600 flying hours in the T-38, F-15 and F-16 aircraft. In his last tours in Washington, he served as the Deputy Director for Operations, Joint Staff; the Deputy Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency/Commander, Joint Task Force-Computer Network Defense; and as the Associate Director of Central Intelligence, Central Intelligence Agency.
After retiring from the Air Force, John worked for Applied Research Associates in Arlington, VA and in 2006 joined Iridium Communications, Inc. McLean VA as the Executive Vice President for Government Programs, managing Iridium’s core government communications services as well as numerous classified programs serving DoD and other US Government customers. He is a member of the National Security Advisory Council of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition and is a member of the advisory board of Untrafficked, a national organization dedicated to combatting child sex trafficking. He is the Chair of the Air & Space Forces Association National Recruiting Task Force, designed to assist the Air Force Recruiting Service in their mission of inspiring military service. He serves as President of the Sam Johnson (Dallas) Chapter of the Air & Space Forces Association.
Why are you a member of the NDSB board?
“There is strength in numbers and NDBS provides a platform where different DFW-based military and veterans advocacy organizations can join forces in support of common goals. While we each have our individual organizational objectives and programs, there are core principles we can all support: educating and informing our citizens on issues of national security; advocating for a strong military; and supporting our veterans and first responders.”
Steven Solka, Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired
Secretary
Steven retired from the Army in 2016 as a Colonel branched in the Corps of Engineer with 30 years’ service in the Texas Army National Guard. This included a combat deployment to Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom 10-11 as the G3 Ops/Plans for the 176th Engineer Brigade. The brigade had responsibility for route clearance and construction missions in RC (E), RC (N), and RC (C). His operational assignments ranged from platoon leader, company and battalion commander, staff officer at battalion, brigade and division levels, and positions in the Construction and Facilities Maintenance Office for the Texas Military Forces.
In his civilian capacity, he leads operations and business development in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Illinois for Vanir, a national construction/program management firm. He is a capital program management professional with more than 30 years of experience as an owner’s representative for programs and projects in the K12, higher education, municipality, aviation, light rail, and public works markets.
Steven grew up in Corpus Christi, graduated from Texas A&M and has called the DFW Metroplex home since 1988.
He and his wife Andrea have been married for 34 years and live in Coppell, where both are active in the community and their synagogue. They are the parents of Matthew (wife Yana) Solka and Drew Solka. They are a labrador family, including fosters that just do not seem to leave.
Why are you a member of the NDBS board?
‘In addition to my involvement with NDBS, I recently became the Commander of the Jewish War Veterans Post in Dallas. My wife Andrea and I have supported veteran’s causes; and being part of NDBS enables us to continue those efforts. The topics and speakers that NDBS brings to our attendees, from the invaluable support of event sponsors is making an enormous impact with our member VSOs and directly to veterans.’
Michael Bofferding, Major, U.S. Air Force, Retired
Treasurer
Michael grew up in Fargo, ND and graduated from North Dakota State University with a commission in the USAF as a Communications Officer. His career included participation in the Panamanian Operation Just Cause in 1989-90. While at Strategic Air Command Headquarters he programmed the computers for the SAC Total Information Network and completed his formal education with a master’s degree in business management from the University of Nebraska. While teaching Air Force ROTC at Indiana University, he won the Air Force annual Colonel Leo A. Codd Memorial Award, which recognizes the most outstanding officer in ROTC throughout the United States.
Following his 20-year Air Force career, he served as an Information Technology Financial Analyst for several North Texas companies including JCPenney, AT&T, Southwest Airlines and Interstate Batteries.
He and his wife Diane have been married for 46 years and have three children and five grandchildren. He is active in his church and serves as a deacon and Sunday School Director. His additional volunteer work includes positions as Treasurer, Sam Johnson Chapter Air and Space Forces Association (AFA) in Dallas and as the State Treasurer, Texas AFA.
Why are you a member of the NDSB board?
“My wife and I have always had a heart for veterans. We want to support the efforts of veterans organizations throughout North Texas by helping raise money on their behalf. The NDBS organization does that and helps educate the public on issues of national security.”
Marc Liebman, Captain, U.S. Navy, Retired
Board Member
Marc is a combat veteran of Vietnam, the Tanker Wars of the 1980s and Desert Shield/Storm and retired from the Navy as a Captain after 26 years of service. He is a Naval Aviator with 6,000 hours of flight time in helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Captain Liebman has worked with the armed forces of Australia, Canada, Japan, Thailand, Republic of Korea, the Philippines, and the U.K.
He has been the CEO of a $50M aerospace and defense contractor and a partner in two different consulting firms advising clients on business and operational strategy and sales and marketing. He speaks on American history, from the American Revolution to the War of 1812, as well as selected topics on foreign affairs and leadership.
His latest career is as an award-winning novelist. Six of his 18 novels have become Amazon #1 Best Sellers as well as winning other nationally recognized awards. The Liebmans live near Aubrey, Texas. Marc is married to Betty, his lovely wife of 56+ years.
Why are you a member of the NDSB board?
“I’m involved because I want to help raise money to help those veterans who are less fortunate than me. Every dime NDSB raises, net of expenses goes to local organizations helping veterans in the DFW Area. Plus, I teach leadership at one of the MOWW Youth Leadership conferences. This series is another way we, former members of the U.S. military can keep our fellow citizens informed about the national security challenges our great country faces.”
Ted Puchacz, Former Machine Accountant Intelligence, Navy
Board Member
Military Background
Ted is a veteran of the Cold War, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam, and SHAPE War Headquarters. He retired from the Navy as a MA2, Intelligence, after 6.5 years of active service. He worked on the development of intelligence during the Cuban Missile Crisis, development and deployment of the IOIC database on NAVY carriers as well as serving at SHAPE, Panda Division, developing systems for both NATO & US Eucom. During his time in service, Ted has worked with a variety of US & NATO intelligence services.
Civilian background
He began his civilian career as an Operations Manager at SBC (IBM) and held a variety of individual contributor, Senior Officer and Board positions in Private & Publicly held corporations in the software and service industry. Ted’s experience spans the Computer Storage, ATM, Banking, Brokerage and Insurance applications as well as the Customer & Marketing database industries. Today Ted spends his time being active as an on board courier and is active in Political and Philanthropic organizations. He also consults on sales and marketing strategies for software and services companies.
Ted lives in Fairview, Texas.
Why are you a member of the NDSB board?
“I’m involved because I want to help raise money to help those veterans who are less fortunate than me. Every dime NDSB raises, net of expenses, goes to local organizations helping veterans in the DFW Area. This series is another way we, former members of the U.S. military, can keep our fellow citizens informed about the national security challenges our great country faces.”
David Alford
General Counsel
David Alford has been in practice for over 20 years. He has a strong background in creditor’s rights, consumer’s rights, bankruptcy, business and financial counseling, business entities, real estate, probate, and civil litigation. He graduated from Baylor University in 1980 with a degree in Business Administration and Baylor Law School in 1982 with his J.D. degree.
David is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, backpacking, softball and all other sports. He is active in the community and in Columbus Avenue Baptist Church.
Richard C. Kaniss, Retired Colonel
Board Member
Colonel Richard Kaniss graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in June 1976 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Transportation Corps. After completing his initial training, he was assigned to Fort Carson, CO. At Fort Carson, he served as platoon leader, supply officer, battalion consolidated dining facility officer, battalion S4, company commander, and transportation officer. In 1980, he transitioned to the Army Reserve.
In January 1993, Colonel Kaniss was assigned with the US Army Japan. His duties of increased responsibility included G4 director of transportation, US Army Japan G4, and deputy commander, 10th Area Support Command, Okinawa, Japan. While serving as the deputy commander, he assisted in the establishment of the Operation Enduring Freedom-Philippines at Kadena Air Force Base. He concluded his military career in 2006 as the US Army Detachment Facilitator at the NATO school in Oberamergua, Germany.
Colonel Kaniss has continued to support the military since retirement. His served as president of the Association of the US Army’s North Texas – Audie Murphy Chapter. The Audie Murphy Chapter earned the “best chapter” award from the National organization in 2016 and now in 2023. He also serves as chairman of the Our Community Salutes Dallas-Fort Worth organization. They hold “thank you recognition” ceremonies in their local area. An entrepreneur, he has served as president of three corporations selling computer software.
Kaniss and his wife, Mary, reside in Richardson, TX.