FBO Ambassadors
Fox Bravo Overland relies on great people who believe in our mission. These community leaders are our ambassadors who spread the word to others about the FBO mission.
Tom DiTomasso
Lieutenant Colonel Tom DiTomasso (US Army, Retired) is a 1989 Distinguished Military Graduate of Norwich University, Vermont and served in the Army for twenty years leading soldiers in combat and training. His assignments include the 10th Mountain Division, 1st Infantry Division and the 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment where he earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart as a member of Task Force Ranger in Mogadishu Somalia, on October 3, 1993; some of his exploits were later depicted in the movie Black Hawk Down .
In 1998, he was selected and assigned to the United States Army Special Operations Command. He has multiple combat deployments to Somalia, Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq.
Tom’s military decorations include: the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, two Legions of Merit, three Bronze Stars, one with the Valor Device, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge with Star, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for participating in the first strike back against Al Qaeda after September 11, 2001.
Tom holds a Masters Degree in Military Studies and is currently the owner of D-CO, Leaders and Training LLC; a network of seasoned professionals and leaders, where he provides training to US Military, Law Enforcement and Government Agencies.
He and his wife Jodi of 35 years currently live with their family in Maine.
Kent Zambelli
Kent’s corporate background includes various leadership roles in the consumer products and hi-tech industries. His specialty has been leading through crisis and rapid change situations and building resilient teams. Kent was formerly the President of Boathouse Sports, a made in the USA garment manufacturer that provided Fox Bravo gear. Now he is a General Manager at CTDI where he is leading a multi-site business that performs logistics, service installation and repair operations for major national telecommunications customers.
Kent is a fellow off-roader & overlander in his 2008 Land Rover LR3 (Mortimer), loves the outdoors and is a professional tailgater who can be found at most Penn State football games. He and his wife Carol enjoy camping throughout the Northeast, hitting mountain trails and every brewery they can find.
He credits his father, brother and many friends for instilling in him the importance of service and has enjoyed being surrounded by those of like minds on multiple Fox Bravo trips with Paul, Greg & others.
Favorite Fox Bravo Bumper Sticker Citing: “Where the F is Jarbidge”
Dr. Bill Thornton
Dr. Bill Thornton brings a lifetime of resilience, service, and leadership to his role as an ambassador for Fox Bravo Overland. Raised in extreme hardship, he credits early mentors and faith with shaping his belief in the power of community, purpose, and guidance—values that align closely with FBO’s mission.
After serving in the U.S. Army as an automotive mechanic in Germany, Dr. Thornton pursued careers defined by challenge and meaning, including commercial swordfishing across the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean. These experiences, combined with his own early trauma, solidified his commitment to helping others navigate adversity.
Dr. Thornton earned a Ph.D. in Psychology and has spent decades serving vulnerable populations. He has led a statewide mental health agency, served within the Veterans Health network, and specializes in treating PTSD and substance use disorders. His work has helped countless veterans and first responders confront trauma, isolation, and suicidal ideation—making Fox Bravo Overland’s experiential, team-based model a natural extension of his life’s work.
An avid outdoorsman, Dr. Thornton believes deeply in the therapeutic value of adventure, shared hardship, and purposeful challenge. He continues to serve his community by founding and leading a nonprofit that uses outdoor adventure to build confidence, resilience, and community engagement among minority and underserved youth in Arkansas.
Dr. Thornton is proud to support Fox Bravo Overland and its mission to restore connection, purpose, and belonging through intentional wilderness expeditions.
Enjoys:
Outdoor adventure, family travel, cycling and mountain biking, motorcycle and off-road travel, camping, backpacking, fishing
Ron MacKay
Ron MacKay is a senior operations and security leader and former United States Army officer with more than 30 years of experience leading complex organizations in high consequence environments. He served over two decades in the Army, culminating in Chief of Operations and Chief of Staff roles responsible for large scale security and stability operations.
Ron’s road of service started as an enlisted Infantryman in the US Army. Following his first enlistment, Ron graduated from the University of Arkansas and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Armor Branch. He served in various leadership roles of increasing responsibility including Cavalry Troop Commander, Associate Professor of Military Science, Combat Advisor, and Chief of Operations for an Army Brigade deployed to Iraq.
Following his military service, Ron transitioned into public safety, corporate operations, and corporate security leadership roles. He has led intelligence and analytics functions for a major metropolitan police department, served in operations leadership roles at Amazon, and currently oversees multiple physical security operations for Samsung semiconductor manufacturing campuses in the Austin Texas area.
Throughout his career, Ron has been committed to building teams, developing leaders, and creating positive cultures rooted in accountability and service. His experience bridging military service and corporate leadership gives him a practical perspective on Veteran transition, workforce development, and the value Veterans bring to professional organizations. He remains passionate about supporting Veterans as they navigate leadership, career transitions, and long-term impact beyond military service.