CEO Kerry Irvin Named 2026 Tampa Bay Titan 100 Honoree

Tampa Titan 100 2026

Operation Healing Forces is proud to announce that Chief Executive Officer Kerry Irvin has been named a 2026 Tampa Bay Titan 100 Honoree.

The Titan 100 program recognizes the top 100 CEOs and C-level executives across the Tampa Bay region who demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and community impact. Honorees represent some of the region’s most accomplished business and nonprofit leaders, with their organizations collectively generating more than $10 billion in annual revenue and employing more than 60,000 people.

For Operation Healing Forces, this recognition reflects not only Kerry’s leadership but also the dedication of the entire team working to strengthen the lives of America’s Special Operations Forces community.

Since becoming CEO, Kerry has led Operation Healing Forces through a period of significant growth, expanding programs that support the mental, physical, emotional, and fiscal well-being of wounded, ill, injured, and fallen Special Operations Forces service members, veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors. Today, the organization serves more than 7,200 individuals each year through therapeutic retreats, crisis and hardship financial assistance, transition support, and long-term wellness resources.

Guided by a deep commitment to those who have served our nation, Kerry has fostered strategic partnerships and expanded the organization’s ability to meet the evolving needs of the Special Operations Forces community. Her leadership continues to advance Operation Healing Forces’ mission while bringing its vision, Creating Bonds That Cure, to life.

“I am deeply honored to be recognized among such an accomplished group of leaders,” said Irvin. “This recognition reflects the extraordinary commitment of the Operation Healing Forces team and the strength of the Special Operations Forces community we are privileged to serve. Together, we are united by a mission larger than any one of us: ensuring those who have sacrificed so much for our nation receive the support they and their families have earned.”

The 2026 Titan 100 honorees will be recognized during the annual Titan 100 Awards Celebration on October 22, 2026, at the University of South Florida’s Yuengling Center. Throughout the year, honorees will also participate in exclusive networking opportunities and leadership events with fellow Titan executives from across the Tampa Bay region.

Please join us in congratulating Kerry on this well-deserved recognition and thanking her for her continued leadership and commitment to the Special Operations Forces community.

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15 years of Creating Bonds That Cure

For 15 years, Operation Healing Forces has stood beside Special Operations service members, veterans, and their families across every branch of the SOF community. Through therapeutic retreats, immediate needs assistance, wellness programming, transition support, and more, OHF strengthens the mental, physical, emotional, and fiscal wellness that sustain the force of America’s Tip of the Spear.

Now, you can be part of what comes next.

Commit to $15 a month and help provide steady, reliable support for the families behind the mission.

Give By Check

If you’d prefer to mail a check, please make payable to: Operation Healing Forces Mail to: Operation Healing Forces 5100 W. Kennedy Blvd. Ste. 100, Tampa, FL 33609 Please be sure to include a return address and your e-mail, so we can send a note of thanks, add you to our Newsletter distribution list, and let you know our tax identification number for cash contributions are tax deductible.

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Giving

Supporting Operation Healing Forces through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple, flexible, and tax-efficient way to make a lasting difference in the lives of wounded, ill, and injured Special Operations Forces and their families.
Your DAF contribution directly fuels our therapeutic couples retreats, caregiver retreats, and Immediate Needs Program, helping families find healing, stability, and renewed strength together.
How to Give Through Your DAF
You can recommend a grant to Operation Healing Forces through your donor-advised fund by providing your fund administrator with the following information:

Legal Name: Operation Healing Forces
EIN: 45-3798803
Mailing Address: 5100 W Kennedy Blvd, Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33609
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (813) 480-6078

Please specify if your grant is unrestricted or if you’d like it directed to a particular program such as our retreats, caregiver support, or immediate needs program.

Quick Links to Popular DAF Providers
If your fund is held with one of these major sponsors, you can recommend a gift directly online:

Why Your DAF Gift Matters

When you give through your donor-advised fund, you:

Mutually Beneficial

Aside from helping support a worthy cause, stock donations can maximize the value of a gift to both the charitable recipient and the donor. Compared with selling appreciated securities and donating the after-tax net proceeds, a direct gift of stock has the potential to increase the net proceeds to the charity and maximize a donor's tax deduction.

When donating appreciated securities (e.g., stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.) with long-term holding periods of one year or more, the amount of the donor's tax deduction is equal to the average value of the high and low price of the securities on the date of the gift. You may generally deduct up to 30% of your Adjusted Gross Income for contributions of appreciated securities held more than one year.

Donating stock to charity is as easy as calling your financial advisor and providing transfer instructions with the following information.

Federal Tax ID #45-3798803
Stock Donation Instructions:
DTC # 0443
Pershing LLC
FFC: Davenport & Company LLC
A/C Name: Operation Healing Forces
A/C #: DA4004713
Reference: Donor Name

A Home for Healing:

Operation Healing Forces offers transformative therapeutic retreats for SOF couples and caregivers, where meaningful connections are made in homes that provide the perfect setting for creating bonds that cure. A powerful way to give back to those who have sacrificed so much is by donating your home or offering your space to support these life-changing experiences.

OUR NEED:

5-bedroom, 5-bathroom homes at destination locales throughout North America and Worldwide.

TIMING:

Retreats take place over 5 days. We have needs for retreat locations in 2026 and beyond.

LEARN MORE:

Contact Kerry Irvin at [email protected] to learn more about opening your home to our nation's Special Operators and their spouses.

Why include Operation Healing Forces in your legacy?

Special Operations Forces represent just 3% of America's military, yet they stand as our nation’s Tip of the Spear—shouldering the most demanding missions and greatest sacrifices to protect our freedoms. Honor their service and strength by securing the future well-being of SOF service members, veterans, and their families through a lasting estate gift.

"Operation Healing Forces began in 2011 to aid America’s most elite warriors, Special Operations Forces and their families. This organization has now become my legacy."

Gary L. Markel, OHF Founder and Chairman

"The sacrifices that these young men and women make in terms of death, in terms of suicide, in terms of stress on the family, is unbelievable. This is one of the most compelling initiatives that I have ever been involved in."

Tony Markel, Vice-Chairman

"We want to make sure that our donations are helping the people we want to help, instead of funding administrative expenses. Operation Healing Forces has an amazing model really takes its mission to heart."

Keith Leclerc, OHF Board Member and President Of International Diamond Center

"Operation Healing Forces is one of the few charities I’m aware of where all of the administrative costs are funded by the founders. That’s phenomenal."

Bob Mizell, OHF Board Member And President Of International Diamond Center
Considering leaving part of your estate to OHF?

Transition Grant Program

Helping SOF Families Prepare for What’s Next

Operation Healing Forces provides transition and workforce development support to help Special Operations Forces (SOF) service members, veterans, spouses, and caregivers successfully navigate the shift from military to civilian life. Through personalized assistance, career-focused resources, and Transition Grants, OHF helps reduce financial stress and barriers to employment while strengthening long-term family stability and self-sufficiency. Transition support may include career guidance, workforce development assistance, certification and training support, relocation assistance, and other employment-related needs connected to a family’s transition journey.

What the Grant Supports

Transition Grants are designed to fund:

Eligibility
Typical Grant Amounts

Awards generally range from $500 to $3,000, depending on the request and provided documentation.

Required Documentation

Please note: This grant does not cover medical or mental health expenses. For wellness-related needs, visit our Immediate Needs Program.

Examples of Strong Explanations

“This certification will help me meet job qualifications in cybersecurity and increase my competitiveness for employment after service.”

“These tools are required for me to start work as a mechanic and are not provided by the employer.”

“My spouse’s medical billing course will enable her to work remotely and provide income during my shift from military to civilian life.”

“Relocating for a confirmed job offer ensures I can begin work immediately after separation.”

Timeline

Most requests are reviewed within 7–10 business days.

Need Help?

Contact:
Phillip Fong
SOAR Program Manager
[email protected]