KBR Snapshots
Snapshots features submissions of KBR people photos from around the world taken over the past quarter. Submit your photos for next quarter’s KBR Link!
UNDERWATER RESCUE
In addition to his work with Mission Technology Solutions, Science and Space, ESOC, Jared Whitehead also works as recue personnel at the Riverfest Boat Race in Port Neches, Texas. During the race, a boat capsized, trapping the driver underwater. Jared was the first responder on the scene and jumped into action, coordinating with his rescue team to initiate the recovery effort. When the rescue divers were unable to extract the driver due to complications with the seatbelt, a critical decision was made for Jared to connect his jet ski to the boat and upright it for easier access to the seatbelt and driver. Once back at the dock, the driver was freed from the boat and transported to the hospital. Jared’s knowledge and experience with watercraft and rescue operations was instrumental in saving the individual’s life.
HONORING FALLEN VETERANS
Erik Smith (Mission Technology Solutions, Readiness and Sustainment) has made it his mission to honor fallen veterans by meticulously cleaning their headstones, uncovering their stories and preserving their memory for future generations. As he cleans the headstones (over 200 so far), Erik treats them with utmost care and reverence. Each clean headstone serves as a heartfelt act of respect and a meaningful tribute to the lives of those who served our country.
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MS150 RIDE
Nearly two dozen KBR employees hit the road at the 2025 MS150 ride! The MS150 is a two-day cycling event that raises funds and awareness for the National MS Society, supporting research and programs for those living with multiple sclerosis. This year, the team raised an impressive $70,000. So far, Team KBR has raised a cumulative $990,000 for the MS Society, and we’re closing in on the $1 million milestone by 2025–26!
GIRL GUIDES
Vicky Leonard (KBR U.K. Marketing Lead – Energy) volunteers with the Girl Guides (known as Girl Scouts in the U.S.). Recently, Vicky’s group took their intrepid Guides to a "festival in a day" — joining over 6,000 girls aged 4 to 18 from London and South East England for a day of adventure and fun. From jumping on giant inflatables, participating in a silent disco and cooking s’mores, the event, organized and led by volunteers, was a huge success.
REBUILDING TOGETHER
KBR employees and their family members came together in Columbia, Maryland, for a Rebuilding Together event that showcased the power of teamwork, skill and heart. Rebuilding Together is a national nonprofit that repairs and revitalizes homes for neighbors in need, helping to ensure safe and healthy living environments. Each year, KBR volunteers participate in this Maryland-based event, giving their time and skills to make a meaningful difference. This year, our volunteers braved thunderstorms to take on an impressive list of projects — both inside and outside the home.
REGIONAL FOOD BANK
KBR employees in Oklahoma spent a day supporting the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma this past April.
PROJECT HEALING WATERS
Jerry Griffin (program manager with KBR National Security Systems) volunteers with Project Healing Waters Fishing (PHW). PHW’s mission is healing America’s veterans through the therapeutic art of fly fishing. Jerry serves as the Rocky Mountain South Regional Coordinator, overseeing ten programs within the states of Colorado, Utah and New Mexico, including the two largest programs in the country — Colorado Springs and Denver — with nearly 1,000 veteran participants and 600 volunteers between just those two programs.
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
Carl Dumke (manager of Program Management with KBR National Security Systems) and his wife volunteered with the Daughters of the American Revolution, laying wreaths on the graves of U.S. veterans as part of Wreaths Across America.
DISABLED VETERANS WINTER SPORTS
Todd Landis (Training Design and Development manager with KBR National Security Systems) is an Adaptive Ski Instructor who volunteers with different organizations in Colorado and Utah. His most recent adventure was at the Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic at Aspen Snowmass, where he spent a week with an amazing group of veterans and taught them to the love the mountain. He likes to tell people he can get anyone willing to have fun sliding on the snow!
HOSPICE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
As a hospice volunteer, Elena Endres (Mission Technology Solutions, National Security Systems) supports patients and their families through a range of activities including reading to patients, listening to their life stories and praying with them. Elena considers it a privilege to support patients and their families through a very delicate and challenging time. Ohio’s Hospice Volunteer Program makes it possible for volunteers to support those who have been treasured members of Ohio communities.
FRED'S VAN
Claire Legoe (Mission Technology Solutions, Australia Defence and Security Solutions) volunteers and is a team leader for Fred’s Van, a food service initiative run by the St. Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) in South Australia. Fred’s Van operates most nights of the week at 10 sites across the state to provide a meal, snacks, hot beverages, beanies and blankets to those in need. Despite the clients’ difficult circumstances, Claire finds a lot of joy in working and interacting with the community, who are always very grateful for the support Fred’s Van provides.
MWSA OCEAN RIDE
A team from KBR’s Perth office (Keith Hall, Neville Taito, Hannah Crowther, Paul Wilks, Ivan Sanchez, Karen Van Der Kwast, Ruth Crawford and Nazrul Akher) — the Kool Bike Riders — took part in the MWSA ocean ride. The charity supports Australians living with neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease and motor neurone disease. They helped to raise over $2,000 to support the cause.
THE BIG CLEAN UP
A team from KBR Brisbane joined around 50 volunteers at "The Big Clean Up" for Clean Up Australia Day, picking up litter.
WATERAID TRIVIA NIGHT
A team from KBR Brisbane attended the Queensland WaterAid Trivia Night to raise money for WaterAid and the organization’s work in providing clean drinking water and toilet facilities to underdeveloped communities across the world. The team, named the “Ken & Barbie’s Rangers” included Stephanie Wong, Minu Nair, Courtney Wheeldon, Jerica David, Sabrina Till, Cesar Mendoza, Tristan Priddy and Andrew Mojica
