Co-Founders
Co-Founder/CEO/President, Robert Scott aka “Scotty”, (RET) SFC/E-7 US Army, 1st BN/75th Ranger Reg
Rob comes from a long line of honorable veteran family, with over 240 years of combined service. During his childhood and structured family life, words like "Duty, Honor, and Country" were instilled in his upbringing. His family stresses across majority of the branches from the Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force. Being a 100% disabled veteran, from being crushed between 56 ton and 5 tons while on active duty.
His endurance to strive assisted him to fight for his own quality of life and purpose. After gaining strength and support from his family, his process of recovery gave him the vision and mission to give back to our veteran’s communities. His long 2 and half year path to recovery has been multiple physical emotional challenges for him and his family. From, learning to walk again and showing his capabilities to perform and continue to serve with respect and honor, Mental Health is a top mission of his to help battle against PTSD.
He has served with the “Big Red One”, 2nd ID, 3rd ACR, JTF6 and 1st Batt/75th Ranger Regiment. He has attended Ranger, Sniper, Jungle, Airborne, Air Assault schools, Rob has attended numerous military academies from PLDC, BNOC, ANOC, First Sergent School to the Battle Staff Course graduated with honors which molded into the Non-Commissioned Officer he became during his tenure of service. He has served during many different campaigns from the cold war, war on drugs to the war on terrorism. After 22 years of deployments around the world, PSA (Personal Security Assignments) for members of Congress. Rob has been awarded many commendations for service for his tenure in the Army, many letters of recognitions.
Rob donates his time in many ways to give back to his community, traveling paths of enlightenment in the Free Mason lodge to better himself as an individual, brother, man, father, and husband. He continued his education with the University of Phoenix and completed his MBA and continued his leadership capabilities in the corporate world. When he finally retired, He wanted to continue his path to better healing for himself and family, most of all, our veterans. His co-Founder partner Shawn Bertholf came to him with the vision of honoring our fellow veterans. Rob assisted in bringing Honor Box Studios to light. Rob is our Honor Box builder and will be your Point of Contact (POC) during the building process!
Co-Founder/Vice President/Treasurer,
Shawn Bertholf, US Navy Veteran
Shawn is a 10-year US Navy veteran and a proven Defense Industry and Business Leader in Project Management, Training and Continuous Improvement. The inspiration behind Honor Box Studios began during a deeply personal moment, while home on leave, Shawn asked his grandfather, an Army medic in World War II about his service.
To his astonishment, he learned that his grandfather was a Purple Heart recipient and had been part of several historic moments. These stories, long tucked away and unspoken, revealed a legacy that had been quietly stored in a closet, both literally and figuratively. That conversation sparked a realization, how many other powerful stories and treasured items from veterans and first responders remain untold or forgotten.
From this moment, the vision for Honor Box Studios was inspired, with a mission to preserve and honor these incredible legacies while providing meaningful work and renewed purpose to veterans and first responders.
Board Members
President of Operations, CW2 (RET) Erich Phillips from 7th Special Forces Group (A)
Erich is a retired Special Forces Warrant Officer with over 22 years of leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving experience. Erich served in multiple leadership positions that ranged from an Airborne Platoon Sergeant to a Detachment Commander in Special Forces in various locations around the world. Specializing in management skills, Erich uses his experience to ensure that deadlines are met, budgets are adhered to, and a clear vision of expectations is communicated to his team.
By focusing on his why statement “We fix the picture, to engrave the future”, Erich has been able to put his National Security degree, that he earned at Excelsior College, to good use across the globe: Over the years, Erich´s strengths at leadership and management have garnered some recognition by all levels of the military Chain of Command. Erich was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in 2008 by General (RET) Carter Ham whom at the time served as the U.S. Army Europe Commander. The following year, Erich was awarded the Silver Star by Major General (RET) William Garrett III who was serving as the U.S. Army Africa Commander, for actions and complex decisions made in 2008 while in Afghanistan. Erich received the leadership award for Special Forces Qualification Class – 07-10 in 2011 and the Special Forces Saint Philip Neri (Bronze) medal in 2022.
Erich may spend his days at home along la Costa Brava, Spain; however, it’s the continued opportunity to teach, coach and mentor that gets him up in the morning. When he is not working as an assistant to a veteran non-profit or traveling as a consultant, Erich is an avid overlander and loves spending time in the great outdoors with his wife and two children.
Theodore is a 12-year Army veteran with vast knowledge and experience of the combat field jobs the army has to offer. As a dedicated family man and his time in the Non-Profit sector as well as hosting and being involved in many community projects it gives him a great understanding and focus on getting to know our clients and making sure their products are as precise and fulfilling as can be imagined. Creating valued and potentially lasting family heirlooms for the service members and the community is unquestionably a passion for him.
VP of Operations , TJ Sykes, US Army Veteran
Chief of Staff to HBS Board and Board of Advisors, Tasneem Keshk (Tas)
Tasneem (Tas) is from the DC Metropolitan Area, born and raised. She brings over 6 years working within back-office operations, sales, and purchasing logistics management for both federal suppliers and private buyers. Tas has cultivated a suite of soft skill set that enables her to solve unique business challenges, navigate many different audiences at all levels of a business, and drives a team towards a common goal in an efficient, productive, and fun manner. She specializes in supporting growing smaller businesses to scale and mature with stability and integrate typically disparate workflows or department functions.
She is passionate about finding fulfilling ways to use her skill sets, especially in supporting veteran and first responder communities. When not at work, Tas can be found rock climbing (indoor and outdoor) and vacuuming husky hair.
Advisory Board
Daniel Lombard, 2-5 IN 3-1 AD, US Army Veteran
Daniel is a Certified Recovery Specialist with a deep-rooted passion for serving veterans and first responders. His journey into peer support and recovery work after a life after-altering deployment to Afghanistan, where he completed a 9-month tour that profoundly shaped who he is today. During that time, Dan survived not only one, but two IED blasts and multiple firefights-experiences that challenged him physically, mentally, and emotionally, and ultimately fueled his desire to support others walking similar paths.
After returning home, Dan co-founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to peer work, creating a space for veterans to connect, heal, and grow together. Through that work, he discovered the power of shared experience-the unique trust and understand that can only come from someone who has truly been there.
Today, Dan specializes in using his own lived experience to help veterans and first responders navigate trauma, find their voice, and reclaim their sense of purpose. His approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and commitment to making sure no one feels alone in their struggles. Helping others isn’t just a profession, it’s Dan’s mission. Whether it’s one-on-one peer support or community engagement, Dan is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where healing can happen.
Brady Myers, Corporal E-4, 2nd BN 4th Marines 81’s PLT
Brady spent 4 years in the Marine Corps as an Infantry Mortar man. Since his enlistment Brady has held multiple roles; from police officer, counter trafficking analyst to an undercover employee at Facebook. He now currently works in the cybersecurity and threat intelligence space.
Brady’s biggest passions outside of work and his family are fellow veterans and love the peace of the outdoors. “My greatest experience is with fellow veterans in the outdoors, watching nature heal them the same way it did me. I am extremely grateful to be a part of this team here at Honor Box Studios, and to continue having a positive impact on veterans, first responders, and their families.
Brandon is 21 years old; his father direct loving actions has molded him into the man he is today. Brandon is one of nine (9) children in the family, with being an uncle of nine (9) grandchildren from his siblings. He has watched his father’s path of recovery from his time in service. He gains strength from observing him handle his daily life and believes in the vision and mission of Honor Box Studios.
He cherishes his father’s humbleness to give back to the veteran community. Due to witnessing these actions from the members/team of Honor Box Studios, Brandon wants to be part of their purpose and assist in the execution of their mission/vision.
Brandon Marquez, son of Robert Scott
Ryan Marsh
Graphic Designer
Team Members
My name is Ryan Marsh, I have an extensive background in 3D designs for over 23 years. My design background comes from designing custom Gunite Swimming pools, Outdoor living spaces, Landscaping & more. I met Robert Scott over ten years ago & we have become extremely good friends since. I have a beautiful wife of 24 years, her name is Rebekah.
We have two lovely daughters. Our oldest is 23 & her name is Jede & our youngest is 17 named Cierra. When I learned about the Honor Box Studios project, I loved the idea immediately. My father serviced our Great Military helping get all branches of the Military to get easier communication long before the internet existed. My brother Kenny, during his tenure in service was with 2nd BN/ 75th Ranger REG.
I have had the privilege to train with many Special Operations service men from Army Rangers, Navy Seals, Green Berets etc. over many years. It gave me a glimpse into how they operate. I now work for the Army Corps Of engineers on the weekends, while still designing custom Swimming pools and Honor Boxes during the week. It is a great privilege and Honor that Robert has chosen me to help in the Honor Box Studio project so I can give all the service men & women in our great Military & First Responders community to see what their box(s) will look like.