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PRESIDENT
RANDY HAVENS Randy Havens served in the United States Navy and spent four years, including six months in Da Nang, Vietnam in supply, and six months in the Gulf of Tonkin aboard the USS Sterett. After returning to the States, he spent most of his career in banking and economic development in Wyoming and Colorado. Randy moved to Montrose in 2002 and soon 1st National Bank asked him to open a new bank in Montrose. After 2-years of building a new bank and a strong customer base, 1st National Bank sold to Alpine Bank. Then in 2006, he was approached to build and establish Timberline Bank in Montrose. Today, Randy has recently stepped down from his responsibilities as President of Timberline Bank, allowing him more time for volunteering with different organizations helping Veterans and local non-profits. Randy was one of the founding board members of Welcome Home Montrose, Inc. and we are grateful that he has recently returned to serve with us again. |
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VICE PRESIDENT
GARY HEPNER Gary comes from a strong military family. His father, older brother, younger brother, son, daughter, grandson, and three uncles, all served or are currently serving in the armed forces, he himself a Vietnam Era Veteran, in the Army. Growing up in a military environment, taught Gary the values of honor and commitment for God and this great country. It also created a desire to serve our brothers and sisters in the armed forces who have given so much for this country. Gary has over 30 years’ experience in the sales profession and has helped start and operate a few businesses. He has lived in Colorado since 1973, and the western slope since 1976. He received an Associates Degree in Fine Arts from Mesa College in 1981. Gary has also enjoyed playing music with different bands over the years. Gary has volunteered at the Welcome Home Alliance For Veterans since 2014, then called the Warrior Resource Center. Gary is currently the Business Window Sticker Program Coordinator, one of the fund-raising programs for Welcome Home Alliance For Veterans. Gary looks forward to helping create a positive direction for Welcome Home Alliance For Veterans and for our Veterans and their families. |
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R. GAREY MARTINEZ
Garey retired from the Marines as a Captain. His business career included management positions with Avon Products and RJ Reynolds Food and ownership of a camping and equipment supply company. Garey knew the homeless and disadvantaged needed basic services 7 days a week. He was the driving force in starting Shepherd’s Hand, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to feed the hungry, in Montrose in 2011. He is a leader and an innovator. Garey is new to this board, his extensive contacts in the community will benefit WHAFV in many ways. |
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ANN LINDSEY
Ann was born into a military family. Her father served in WWII and Korea. She chose our organization to honor the memory of her father and his service as a veteran. When she learned of our mission, she asked how she could help and volunteered to join our team team as our accountant. Ann has an extensive background in finance, cash management, accounting and tax support to small business and non-profits in Colorado. She knows how to navigate all things related to taxes and has experience writing and managing grants. |
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MIKE TRICKEY
Former Marine airplane mechanic Mike Trickey took the helm as WHAFV Executive Director in late September 2017 after serving as volunteer fundraising coordinator. After his time in the military, Mike spent his career as an Environmental Specialist for the Cherry Creek School District in Denver. Mike’s keen sense of our mission, his skill in community relations and his personable leadership style make Mike a valuable asset to our board of directors. |
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SECRETARY
JOYCE CORLEY Joyce Corley is an award-winning photographer and journalist, living in Montrose, CO. Her love of photography evolved as part of her career as an educator where she used her photographs to illustrate concepts and emotions. Joyce helps veterans create their stories as composite posters through art and photography. Joyce is an active volunteer in many organizations when she isn’t traveling and taking photos with her husband Ron, a Korean War Veteran. |
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DR. DAVID GOOD
Dr. David Good, who is on the Board for the first time, is 65 years old and lives in the county outside of Olathe, Co. He is in a relationship and does not have children. Dr. Good was born in Little Rock, Arkansas and was raised there until leaving for college at the University of Virginia. Following college he attended the University of Arkansas Health Science Center for medical school. Afterward, he moved to Denver, Colorado to attend the University of Colorado Health Science Center for his internship and residency in psychiatry. He practiced in Longmont, Colorado, Little Rock, Arkansas and Montrose, Colorado where he has been for 26 years. Dr. Good continues to practice in psychiatry and sees a number of veterans in addition to the general population. |
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VICKIE BECOAT
Vickie is Navy veteran. Her passion is serving other veterans on the western slope. As VA Western Colorado Health Care System Outreach Coordinator, Vickie is a welcome addition to our board of directors. Her professional knowledge of VHA process for enrollment of veterans into the WCHCS will positively affect veterans via the Warrior Resource Center and our outreach programs. |
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ABBIE BREWER
Abbie Brewer is a collaborative community-minded thought partner who focuses on equitable community strategies, programs, and infrastructure to improve the lives of all community members. Abbie was the previous Executive Director of Valley Food Partnership a 501c3 organization focusing on increasing the consumption of healthy, local foods. She has worked as a Community Energy Coordinator a project that was funded by the Governor’s Energy Office in the Montrose and Delta region developing strategies and action plans to reduce energy consumption among local governments, utilities, and homeowners. Abbie is a graduate of the National Renewable Laboratory Executives Program. She has experience in workforce development with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, has co-authored and managed multiple grants from The Colorado Health Foundation, Colorado Trust, Governor's Energy Office, and United States Department of Agriculture. While serving the community and facilitating multi-sector programs and strategies that have reduced barriers for low-income families, Abbie has gained knowledge regarding the current housing and mental health crisis in this region and feels passionately about using her skills, past experiences and connections to help build an affordable safe, sustainable housing solution for vulnerable populations in our community. Abbie currently works with Housing Resources in Montrose. |
ADVISORY BOARD
Rich Parr
Colorado Department of Labor, Montrose Workforce Center
Sandy Head
Executive Director, Montrose Economic Development Corporation
Kirk Hartman
Community Business Owner
Bill Bell
Montrose City Manager
Kathy Ellis
Former Mayor, Montrose
Gary Ellis
Former County Commissioner, Montrose County
Melanie Hall
Former Executive Director, Montrose Community Foundation
Colorado Department of Labor, Montrose Workforce Center
Sandy Head
Executive Director, Montrose Economic Development Corporation
Kirk Hartman
Community Business Owner
Bill Bell
Montrose City Manager
Kathy Ellis
Former Mayor, Montrose
Gary Ellis
Former County Commissioner, Montrose County
Melanie Hall
Former Executive Director, Montrose Community Foundation