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DAVE WENKEL
Co-Founder
Benzie County, MI
US MARINE CORPS
Active Duty 2002 - 2006
Deployed to Iraq Aug 2005 - Feb 2006
“I enjoy spending time with my family, time in the woods, spending time with my brothers and sisters, and FREEDOM!”
BEN GUNDERSON
Co-Founder
Otsego County, MI
US MARINE CORPS
Active Duty 2003 - 2007
Deployed to Iraq 2004 (Jordan/Syrian border)
Deployed to Iraq 2005 (Ramadi)
Deployed to Iraq 2006 (Ramadi)
“I enjoy spending time with my family and serving my brothers and sisters.”
RAY MCDANIEL
President
Antrim County, MI
US MARINE CORPS
Active Duty 1994 - 1998
“I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, fishing, golfing and serving in my Church and community.”
CHRIS GREENING
Vice President
Grand Traverse County, MI
US ARMY
Reserves 2001 - 2007
“I like to spend my free time on our great hiking trails, rivers, and beaches, with my wife and boys, camping trips, barbequing, friendships, and my other family; this great veteran community.”
TABITHA PARDO
Secretary
Otsego County, MI
US AIR FORCE
Active Duty 1993 - 1997
“I enjoy spending time with my sons, music, cooking, paddle-boarding, hiking, Fit Body Boot Camp, and serving my community.”
EMILY ESCAJEDA
Treasurer
Wexford County, MI
US NAVY
Active Duty 2001 - 2010
Deployed to Japan 2004-2005
Deployed to Germany 2006
Deployed to Afghanistan 2006-2007
“I love spending time with my kiddos.”
JOSH PETERSEN
Cert. Peer Support Specialist
Grand Traverse County, MI
US ARMY
Active Duty 2003 - 2006
Deployed to South Korea 2003 - 2005
Deployed to Iraq 2005 - 2006
“I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and serving our veteran community.”
DRE' AQUINO
Outdoor Venture Program Coordinator
Kalkaska County, MI
US ARMY
Active, Reserve & National Guard
12 yrs Enlisted, 10 yrs Commissioned Officer, 22 yrs Combined
Combat Medic, Combat Critical Care Nurse, 2 yrs Company Commander
“I am an avid outdoorsman that enjoys fishing, backpacking, and hunting.”
