about us
jack buttine
president
edward levy
secretary
Leslie R. yellin
board member
david pittaway
vice president
siomary melendez
board member
richard stiek
assistant vice president
ray dean
board member
President
Vice President
Major, USAR
Assistant Vice President
United States Military Academy, Class of 1996
Secretary
Edward M. Levy is a Managing Director & Chief Security Officer for Lone Star Funds and Hudson Advisors. Previous corporate experience as a senior security executive has been with MetLife, Thomson Reuters, Pfizer, CIT Group, and the Empire State Building. Ed retired from the US Army at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel with over 21-years of service as a Military Police officer, serving in key command and staff positions in the United States and Europe.
Mr. Levy’s Army career began as an Army Reserve officer with Company B, 3/321st Infantry Regiment in Brevard, North Carolina. After fulfilling his Reserve commitment, he was commissioned in the Regular Army. He holds a BS from Western Carolina University and an MPA from the University of Oklahoma. Ed is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Army Command & General Staff College. He also obtained the academic title of Assistant Professor while serving at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY.
Board Member
Board Member
2nd Lieutenant, USNG
Board Member
Leslie has deep roots with the military, growing up on U.S. Air Force bases in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Her connection and dedication to the Armed Forces continues with her family life, friends, philanthropy, and volunteer work. Leslie continues to be a well-known leader and senior executive within the international pet industry. She has been featured and quoted in numerous media venues for her expertise, compassion, and vision within the industry. Most recently, Leslie launched a new company called Animal Science Labs with her patented anti-anxiety products for dogs and cats. She is a graduate Jacksonville University and lives in New York with her family.