Donna joined TRISTAR in April of 2024 as the Deputy Operations Manager reporting to Jeff Stermer, Vice President of Operations. In September of 2024, Donna was promoted to Operations Director for TRISTAR. As the Operations Director, her responsibilities will include working side-by-side with TRISTAR’s Vice President of Operations helping to develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes to provide visibility into the goals, progress and obstacles of key initiatives. As well as the managing operations staff at the individual program level putting efficient workflows in place to maximize TRISTAR’s productivity and operational performance.

Donna has an energetic and dynamic personality with excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills. Donna is local to the NSWC Crane, IN market and has been engaged in the day-to-day operations across all programs since she joined the TRISTAR team.

Donna Colon honorably served 10 years in the U.S. Army National Guard as a Military Police Officer. She is an Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) veteran with extensive experience in managing and building cohesive teams in high stress environments. Donna earned a Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies and Non-profit Management from IU Indianapolis. Additionally, she completed an International and Diversity Leadership Certification program.

Donna has deep business and management experience acquired working in the non-profit industry for more than 16 years. She served as Executive Director of the American Red Cross overseeing all operations and programs prior to joining TRISTAR. Donna also served in the position of Regional Volunteer Services Officer reorganizing and servicing 3000+ volunteers across the state of Indiana before joining the American Red Cross.