VIP OFFICERS & BOARD MEMBERS
Brian Terrell
VIP's Executive Director. Brian is a native of San Diego who earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State University. He has over 10 years of experience working in the exercise and rehabilitative fields including time spent as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, physical education coach, rehabilitative exercise technician, and spinal cord injury recovery specialist.
Brian’s passion for neuro recovery started with his own neuro injury and this personal connection makes all the difference in one’s commitment and passion to help others. As a teenager, Brian was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in his cervical spinal cord after a week of sudden and unexplained paralysis. After lengthy hospital stays, multiple surgeries, and years of dedicated physical and occupational therapy, Brian was very fortunate to regain strength and function. Brian's background in kinesiology and personal experience dealing with neurological deficits allows him to help and develop connections with others.
In addition to helping others achieve their exercise goals, he enjoys hiking with his family and rooting for the Chargers, Padres, and Sockers.
VIP's Executive Director. Brian is a native of San Diego who earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State University. He has over 10 years of experience working in the exercise and rehabilitative fields including time spent as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, physical education coach, rehabilitative exercise technician, and spinal cord injury recovery specialist.
Brian’s passion for neuro recovery started with his own neuro injury and this personal connection makes all the difference in one’s commitment and passion to help others. As a teenager, Brian was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in his cervical spinal cord after a week of sudden and unexplained paralysis. After lengthy hospital stays, multiple surgeries, and years of dedicated physical and occupational therapy, Brian was very fortunate to regain strength and function. Brian's background in kinesiology and personal experience dealing with neurological deficits allows him to help and develop connections with others.
In addition to helping others achieve their exercise goals, he enjoys hiking with his family and rooting for the Chargers, Padres, and Sockers.
David Charbonnet
David was born in San Diego, CA into a military family. He spends most of his formative years in The Woodlands, Texas. David joined the Navy in 2006 and graduated from training in 2010. David was then assigned to SEAL Team 1 where he served for a year and a half.
In October 2011, David was injured in a parachuting accident outside of San Diego. He sustained a burst fracture of the L1 leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. David began rehab at VIP just months after his injury and continues to this day. When Dr. Marcus, the Founder of VIP, presented David with the opportunity to serve as VIP’s President, he gladly accepted the opportunity to help others in the same way VIP had helped him. David served as VIP's President for 9 years and currently supports Brian Terrell by leading VIP's Board of Directors.
David was born in San Diego, CA into a military family. He spends most of his formative years in The Woodlands, Texas. David joined the Navy in 2006 and graduated from training in 2010. David was then assigned to SEAL Team 1 where he served for a year and a half.
In October 2011, David was injured in a parachuting accident outside of San Diego. He sustained a burst fracture of the L1 leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. David began rehab at VIP just months after his injury and continues to this day. When Dr. Marcus, the Founder of VIP, presented David with the opportunity to serve as VIP’s President, he gladly accepted the opportunity to help others in the same way VIP had helped him. David served as VIP's President for 9 years and currently supports Brian Terrell by leading VIP's Board of Directors.
Dr. Bradley A. Marcus D.O., F.A.A.P.M.R.
Dr. Bradley Marcus is the Founder of VIP NeuroRehabilitation Center and currently serves on the Board of Directors of VIP NeuroRehabilitation Center. He is an osteopathic medical physician, who is board certified by The American Board of Medical Specialties in the field of Brain Injury Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Marcus is currently the Medical Director of Rehabilitative Medicine at Northridge Hospital in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Marcus did his residency training at the University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey and the prestigious Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation. He gained invaluable experience there with a focus on spinal cord injury, brain injury, and sports medicine. He has been in San Diego for the past 8 years with a diversified practice that has included inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient sports medicine, pain management, and physiatry (physical medicine and rehabilitation). He also successfully completed UCLA's Helms Acupuncture course for treating pain.
After extensive research, Dr. Marcus has created one of the most modern facilities in the world for motor and gait training. The opening of Medical Rehabilitation & Kinematics Lab, Inc. and its transformation into the non-profit VIP NeuroRehabilitation Center is a vision of his to provide state-of-the-art care with sound medical reasoning and unlimited creativity.
Dr. Marcus has found that amazing results can be obtained when an environment is created whereby communication, learning, creativity, awareness, consistency, passion, and intelligence is applied. Research is finally beginning to show that with the right environment, patients who once were thought by the medical and scientific community to be stagnant in their improvement can now be helped.
Dr. Bradley Marcus is the Founder of VIP NeuroRehabilitation Center and currently serves on the Board of Directors of VIP NeuroRehabilitation Center. He is an osteopathic medical physician, who is board certified by The American Board of Medical Specialties in the field of Brain Injury Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Marcus is currently the Medical Director of Rehabilitative Medicine at Northridge Hospital in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Marcus did his residency training at the University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey and the prestigious Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation. He gained invaluable experience there with a focus on spinal cord injury, brain injury, and sports medicine. He has been in San Diego for the past 8 years with a diversified practice that has included inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient sports medicine, pain management, and physiatry (physical medicine and rehabilitation). He also successfully completed UCLA's Helms Acupuncture course for treating pain.
After extensive research, Dr. Marcus has created one of the most modern facilities in the world for motor and gait training. The opening of Medical Rehabilitation & Kinematics Lab, Inc. and its transformation into the non-profit VIP NeuroRehabilitation Center is a vision of his to provide state-of-the-art care with sound medical reasoning and unlimited creativity.
Dr. Marcus has found that amazing results can be obtained when an environment is created whereby communication, learning, creativity, awareness, consistency, passion, and intelligence is applied. Research is finally beginning to show that with the right environment, patients who once were thought by the medical and scientific community to be stagnant in their improvement can now be helped.
Dana Moore
Dana Moore was born in San Diego and attended Rancho Bernardo High School. He then went to Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA after receiving an athletic scholarship to play NCAA division II lacrosse from 2008-2011. In his senior year in 2011, they went on to win the program's first national championship. He graduated with a degree in International Business. In November 2013, Dana was injured in a water well drilling accident in San Diego that fractured his thoracic 6-7 vertebrae leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. Before leaving the hospital, he already had VIP NeuroRehabilitation in his sights and began attending shortly after discharge and is still currently an active patient.
In early 2016, VIP's president, David, approached Dana and presented him with the opportunity to become a board member and he graciously accepted. Dana is excited to join the board and help share his story and how valuable and beneficial VIP is to his life. He hopes to give others the same opportunity VIP gave him.
Dana and his wife, Lindsay, enjoy spending time with their families and living active lives. They both enjoy working out and spending time outdoors, especially with their dog Stassi.
Dana Moore was born in San Diego and attended Rancho Bernardo High School. He then went to Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA after receiving an athletic scholarship to play NCAA division II lacrosse from 2008-2011. In his senior year in 2011, they went on to win the program's first national championship. He graduated with a degree in International Business. In November 2013, Dana was injured in a water well drilling accident in San Diego that fractured his thoracic 6-7 vertebrae leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. Before leaving the hospital, he already had VIP NeuroRehabilitation in his sights and began attending shortly after discharge and is still currently an active patient.
In early 2016, VIP's president, David, approached Dana and presented him with the opportunity to become a board member and he graciously accepted. Dana is excited to join the board and help share his story and how valuable and beneficial VIP is to his life. He hopes to give others the same opportunity VIP gave him.
Dana and his wife, Lindsay, enjoy spending time with their families and living active lives. They both enjoy working out and spending time outdoors, especially with their dog Stassi.
Conrad Kress, Commander, USN, MSC
Commander Kress completed SEAL training with Class 98 in August of 1978 and has served in the US Navy for his entire career. He has served in multiple operational tours and various platoons. To mention only a few, Conrad has provided medical liaison for the Presidential Emergency Operations Center while assigned to the White House Medical Unit and served as Medical Department Head for SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE and Naval Special Warfare Group 3, Logistics Support Unit 3. He is presently serving as the Deputy Surgeon for Special Operations Command Pacific.
Commander Kress holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State University, a Bachelor of Science Degree from George Washington University, and a Master’s Degree from the University of Nebraska. Commander Kress has also received his Joint Professional Military Education from the Air Staff and Command College and is a Fellow of the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies.
His decorations include Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal (2), Navy Commendation Medal (4), Navy Achievement Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal, and various unit, campaign, and service awards.
Conrad has known David Charbonnet, President of VIP NeuroRehabilitation Center since he was born so when he broke his back it hit close to home. He spent a great deal of time with David during the months after his accident and saw firsthand how VIP could change someone’s life for the better. So when David asked for Conrad to join VIP's Board of Directors he gladly volunteered.
Conrad enjoys all that the beaches of Oahu have to offer. But nothing brings more joy to his heart than spending time with his two daughters and his wonderful grandsons
Commander Kress completed SEAL training with Class 98 in August of 1978 and has served in the US Navy for his entire career. He has served in multiple operational tours and various platoons. To mention only a few, Conrad has provided medical liaison for the Presidential Emergency Operations Center while assigned to the White House Medical Unit and served as Medical Department Head for SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE and Naval Special Warfare Group 3, Logistics Support Unit 3. He is presently serving as the Deputy Surgeon for Special Operations Command Pacific.
Commander Kress holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State University, a Bachelor of Science Degree from George Washington University, and a Master’s Degree from the University of Nebraska. Commander Kress has also received his Joint Professional Military Education from the Air Staff and Command College and is a Fellow of the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies.
His decorations include Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal (2), Navy Commendation Medal (4), Navy Achievement Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal, and various unit, campaign, and service awards.
Conrad has known David Charbonnet, President of VIP NeuroRehabilitation Center since he was born so when he broke his back it hit close to home. He spent a great deal of time with David during the months after his accident and saw firsthand how VIP could change someone’s life for the better. So when David asked for Conrad to join VIP's Board of Directors he gladly volunteered.
Conrad enjoys all that the beaches of Oahu have to offer. But nothing brings more joy to his heart than spending time with his two daughters and his wonderful grandsons
Stephen W. Burgher, MD, FACEP
Dr. Stephen Burgher graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, followed by the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. Upon graduating from medical school, he went on to serve as a flight surgeon in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Dr. Burgher then attended post-graduate residency training in emergency medicine at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was selected as Chief Resident in his third year of training. He was awarded the Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors (CORD) 1998 Resident Academic Achievement Award and received additional awards for his research, presentations, and publications in emergency medicine.
After completing his specialty training in emergency medicine he continued on as faculty with the emergency medicine residency program at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth while serving operationally with the Marines in Camp Lejeune, NC.
Dr. Burgher left active duty after serving more than 10 years in the US Navy. He entered private practice emergency medicine in The Woodlands, Texas. He then moved to Dallas with his family to practice at Baylor University Medical Center, where he has practiced since. He entered the Navy Reserves in 2010, receiving a commission as a Commander, and an assignment with the US Marine Corps as a Battalion Surgeon. He deployed to the NATO Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit on Kandahar Air Field in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), where he served as the department head of Trauma/Emergency Medicine. Commander Burgher’s military personal awards include Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals (3), and Navy Achievement Medal.
He has been a family friend of the Charbonnets for many years. He has been a great encouragement to David since his accident and was a natural choice to join the VIP Board of Directors. VIP benefits greatly from his experiences both military and civilian.
Dr. Burgher is a native of Dallas, Texas where he lives with his wife of 27 years and three children. He especially enjoys spending time with family and is active in his local church. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping. He also enjoys personal fitness, including triathlon training and CrossFit.
Dr. Stephen Burgher graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, followed by the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. Upon graduating from medical school, he went on to serve as a flight surgeon in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Dr. Burgher then attended post-graduate residency training in emergency medicine at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was selected as Chief Resident in his third year of training. He was awarded the Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors (CORD) 1998 Resident Academic Achievement Award and received additional awards for his research, presentations, and publications in emergency medicine.
After completing his specialty training in emergency medicine he continued on as faculty with the emergency medicine residency program at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth while serving operationally with the Marines in Camp Lejeune, NC.
Dr. Burgher left active duty after serving more than 10 years in the US Navy. He entered private practice emergency medicine in The Woodlands, Texas. He then moved to Dallas with his family to practice at Baylor University Medical Center, where he has practiced since. He entered the Navy Reserves in 2010, receiving a commission as a Commander, and an assignment with the US Marine Corps as a Battalion Surgeon. He deployed to the NATO Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit on Kandahar Air Field in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), where he served as the department head of Trauma/Emergency Medicine. Commander Burgher’s military personal awards include Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals (3), and Navy Achievement Medal.
He has been a family friend of the Charbonnets for many years. He has been a great encouragement to David since his accident and was a natural choice to join the VIP Board of Directors. VIP benefits greatly from his experiences both military and civilian.
Dr. Burgher is a native of Dallas, Texas where he lives with his wife of 27 years and three children. He especially enjoys spending time with family and is active in his local church. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping. He also enjoys personal fitness, including triathlon training and CrossFit.