Our directors

Volunteers, every one

40L has no paid staff. Its directors volunteer their time like everyone else.

Jeffrey Brown

Jeffrey Brown

Jeffrey Brown is a retired U.S. military officer. After graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1991 with a B.S. in Computer Science, Jeffrey served in a variety of assignments as a C-130 transport pilot, an engineer, a staff officer, a squadron commander, and a group commander. He holds master’s degrees in Aeronautical Science, Operations Research, and Airpower Strategy. Jeffrey has served his church community as a proctor, head cook, and youth sports coach. He develops 40L’s strategy and is its technical consultant. He is married to Elizabeth Brown. They have two children.

Elizabeth Brown

Elizabeth Brown

Elizabeth Brown served in the U.S. Air Force for 11 years as a scientist and a statistician. She graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1991 with a B.S. in Biology. She has an M.S. in Industrial Engineering. She has been a volunteer literacy tutor since 1994. Elizabeth creates 40L’s educational material. She also conducts classes for 40L, working with churches and para-church organizations throughout the United States.

Matthew Uber

Matthew Uber

Matthew Uber is a Nurse Anesthetist and a retired U.S. Air Force officer. Matthew received his undergraduate nursing education at the University of Pittsburgh in 1997. In 2009, he completed his master’s degree in Anesthesia at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland. Matthew is active in ministry at his home church and leads a Bible study for active duty military in his home. He is also involved with Officer Christian Fellowship. He uses his nonprofit experience to help guide 40L’s operations. He is married to Kimberly Uber. They have five children.