Board of Directors & Officers
Samuel Rock
Founder & Executive Director, Battle Buddy Response Team® Samuel Rock enlisted in the U.S. Army at just 17 years old in 2007 as a 12C (Bridge Crew Member). Shortly after turning 18, he was deployed to Iraq, where he served for 2 months and 23 days in a combat zone. During that deployment, Samuel sustained injuries and was medically evacuated to Landstuhl, Germany. He was honorably discharged in March 2008. Returning home, Samuel faced challenges that many veterans know all too well—homelessness, isolation, and the invisible weight of trauma. Feeling abandoned and misunderstood, he turned his pain into purpose. In 2019, Samuel founded the Battle Buddy Response Team® (BBRT)—a national nonprofit dedicated to serving veterans and their families, and stopping and preventing all veteran suicide. What began as a one-man operation has grown into a trusted crisis response team that travels nationwide, offering immediate support, resources, and hope to those who feel lost or alone. Samuel’s leadership is rooted in lived experience and an unwavering promise: No veteran fights alone—not on the battlefield, and not at home.
Ms. Morgan Ouellette
Board Member | Morgan Ouellette has been an integral part of the Battle Buddy Response Team® since 2020. As a member of the Board of Directors, she has been deeply engaged in organizing events, developing comprehensive training manuals, and providing exceptional leadership to advance the organization’s mission. Morgan’s dedication and expertise have significantly impacted the BBRT community and its efforts to serve veterans and their families.
