IN MEMORY OF
RICK DUNLAP
HONORARY BOARD MEMBER
YOU ARE DEARLY MISSED!!
RICK DUNLAP
HONORARY BOARD MEMBER
YOU ARE DEARLY MISSED!!
RANDY HAVENS
PRESIDENT
Graduated High School in 1971
Joined United States Navy in 1971
Spent one year overseas primarily in the Gulf of Tonkin from 1972-1973. Spent most of the time aboard the USS Sterett CLG 31.
Honorably discharged in 1975. Returned to WY and started my banking career. Graduated from Colorado Graduate School of Banking in 1982. Started managing banks in 1987 and retired from banking in 2018, but remained on Timberline Bank Board until 2024. The rest is history!
PRESIDENT
Graduated High School in 1971
Joined United States Navy in 1971
Spent one year overseas primarily in the Gulf of Tonkin from 1972-1973. Spent most of the time aboard the USS Sterett CLG 31.
Honorably discharged in 1975. Returned to WY and started my banking career. Graduated from Colorado Graduate School of Banking in 1982. Started managing banks in 1987 and retired from banking in 2018, but remained on Timberline Bank Board until 2024. The rest is history!
LIANE WATERS
TREASURER
Liane was born and raised in Michigan. Her parents were both World War II veterans.
Her dad served in the U.S. Army and her mother was a Navy Wave. She worked with adolescents as a social worker in both court and school settings for forty years. She retired and moved to Moab, UT. After she married Steve, a Vietnam veteran, she moved to Montrose.
"I'm glad to be a part of WHAFV and proud of the services they offer to our well deserving veterans!"
TREASURER
Liane was born and raised in Michigan. Her parents were both World War II veterans.
Her dad served in the U.S. Army and her mother was a Navy Wave. She worked with adolescents as a social worker in both court and school settings for forty years. She retired and moved to Moab, UT. After she married Steve, a Vietnam veteran, she moved to Montrose.
"I'm glad to be a part of WHAFV and proud of the services they offer to our well deserving veterans!"
CONNIE ROBERTSON
SECRETARY
Born and raised in Kentucky, moved to Colorado in 1981 after a short stay in Wichita, Kansas. Worked with the Montrose School District from 1981 to 1982. Began as a Deputy Court Clerk in 1982. Transferred to the Probation Department in 1998 as Administrative Specialist before retiring in 2016 after 34 years with the Judicial Branch. Since retiring has worked part-time contract jobs for Montrose Municipal Court and volunteered at WHAFV before accepting a position of Executive Assistant.
SECRETARY
Born and raised in Kentucky, moved to Colorado in 1981 after a short stay in Wichita, Kansas. Worked with the Montrose School District from 1981 to 1982. Began as a Deputy Court Clerk in 1982. Transferred to the Probation Department in 1998 as Administrative Specialist before retiring in 2016 after 34 years with the Judicial Branch. Since retiring has worked part-time contract jobs for Montrose Municipal Court and volunteered at WHAFV before accepting a position of Executive Assistant.
ANN LINDSEY
BOARD MEMBER
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.
BOARD MEMBER
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.
MIKE TRICKEY
BOARD MEMBER
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.
BOARD MEMBER
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.
BRYAN HARTWIG
BOARD MEMBER
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.
JESSE BAILEY
BOARD MEMBER
Jesse Bailey ,61 years old, joined the United States Marine Corps in 1983. Jesse served as a
Manual Morse Operator, Journeyman Cryptoanalyst and Philipino Linguist.
I was stationed at 1st Radio Battalion MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Company B Marine
Support Battalion RAF Edzell, Scotland and Company F Marine Support Battalion Naval
Station Rota Spain. Currently living in Montrose Colorado with my wife Cheri of 29 years
and my service dog Dolcetto.
BOARD MEMBER
Jesse Bailey ,61 years old, joined the United States Marine Corps in 1983. Jesse served as a
Manual Morse Operator, Journeyman Cryptoanalyst and Philipino Linguist.
I was stationed at 1st Radio Battalion MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Company B Marine
Support Battalion RAF Edzell, Scotland and Company F Marine Support Battalion Naval
Station Rota Spain. Currently living in Montrose Colorado with my wife Cheri of 29 years
and my service dog Dolcetto.