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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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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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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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As a veteran spouse, Kellie understands and knows the needs of veterans. She is a mother of 3 beautiful girls - Lyla (9), twins (3) Isabella & Fionah. Kellie moved to Montrose from Michigan 2.5 years ago. She enjoys performing at the Magic Circle Theater and giving back to the community. She is an officer with Darling Dames of Colorado and the Executive Assistant with WHAFV.
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Airforce veteran
Stationed at Keesler Air Force base he received an air nautical degree and aerospace degree.
As an officer he did 5 yrs intelligence in Germany, then went to Acquisition in DC at the Pentagon.
When he left the Airforce, he went to work for Lockheed Martin in Denver for 4 years installing satellites on space shuttles. Community volunteer and member of Knights of Columbus.
Stationed at Keesler Air Force base he received an air nautical degree and aerospace degree.
As an officer he did 5 yrs intelligence in Germany, then went to Acquisition in DC at the Pentagon.
When he left the Airforce, he went to work for Lockheed Martin in Denver for 4 years installing satellites on space shuttles. Community volunteer and member of Knights of Columbus.