Reg Buxton has been involved with the Freedom Memorial project since its inception.  He is currently the publisher of four community newspapers in Naples.  He also serves as chairman of the Collier County Citizen Corps, which serves as the coordinating agency for the enhancement of activities that support emergency services, law enforcement and disaster prevention, preparedness and response.  He has also been a transatlantic sailor, documentary filmmaker, security consultant to various heads of state in Latin America and Asia and a consultant to various government agencies.