Advisory Board
Kyle Kennedy
Events
Kyle is a graduate of Indiana University with a bachelors degree in Tourism Hospitality, and Event Management. In the early start of his career, Kyle has been involved as an Event Management professional on a couple different higher education campuses. Currently, Kyle is surrounding himself with Sales & Marketing for a very fast growing company. His passions and motivation derives from the commitment to providing flawless client and customer experiences through the production of high level events. Kyle has been involved with Provisions for Patriots since its birth and continues to be involved. This is due to his belief that inclusive environments and services should be provided to all individuals, especially those who have committed their lives to the protection of this country.”
Deacon Lou Santore
Outreach and Grants
Deacon Lou Santore
Have been a Deacon in the Catholic Church for 23 years and have been involved in many outreach programs in the three parishes to which I have been assigned. Currently assigned to St James Parish in Savannah and have responsibility for Christian Outreach for the Parish. The most important outreach programs are-
Prison Ministry (lead a group of parishioners to provide spiritual development programs to inmates at the Coastal States prison and the Chatham County facility)
Career Networking (assistance to people seeking new employment opportunities)
Care Giver Support (organize volunteers to help caregivers with some daily tasks which eases the burden of caregivers)
Hospice Savannah Helpers (organize parishioners to volunteer at Hospice Savannah)
Catholic Charities Human Development Committee (currently a member of this committee of Catholic Charities of Southeast Georgia. The focus of the Committee is to try to break the cycle of poverty for people in our area.)
Associated with the Social Apostolate who serve the poor and homeless in Savannah.
Currently a new board member of the Inner City Night Shelter
Before my retirement I held the position of Managing Director of Global Commodity Operations for three major commodity trading firms during the last 30 years. The three firms owned, stored, blended, and shipped various energy and agricultural products throughout North and South America, Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.
Married for 50 years and have three adult children with two grandchildren.
Hold a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Science in Administration
Robert Kane
Outreach
Robert is a litigation attorney serving as Senior Counsel within the Travelers Insurance staff counsel organization. He has been employed with Travelers for 15+ years. Robert received his BA from Fairfield University and his JD from Emory University School of Law.
In his current role, Robert is accountable for managing facets of the firm's litigation clientele in addition to mentoring less experienced attorneys. He has developed a reputation amongst his professional colleagues and the Judiciary for integrity and sound legal analysis with attendant conflict resolution acumen. Robert has been involved with national as well as local efforts within Travelers, serving on the Travelers National File Review Team and in its Disability Network. He recently was part of a three member team of attorneys from different parts of the country which provided a company wide presentation on litigation management during the COVID pandemic.
Robert is married to his wife of 25 years Patricia (Patty) and has two sons, Dylan and Trevor. Outside of his family life, Robert's passions are related to service within the community. He is currently a religious education teacher alongside Patty. He has volunteered his time to civic efforts as well as religious and sporting activities in the town in which he resides. Robert is a supporter of Wounded Warrior Project.