FOUNDATION COMMITTEES
Meet Our 100% Volunteer Team
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Erik Torres
President
Erik is the founder of Memorial 3 Gun who currently serves in the Special Operations Community. He ensures every section runs efficiently and that the foundation stays true the mission. He began the foundation to ensure no brother is ever forgotten and to help the Gold Star families understand they are never alone.
Email: Erik@memorial3gun.com
Bryce Laemmlen
Vice President
Bryce is the co-founder of Memorial 3 Gun who oversees our annual event. His dedication to ensuring the match is meaningful to everyone is what drives the heart of our foundation.
Email: Bryce@memorial3gun.com
HONOREE COMMITTEE
Tara Thomas
Board Member | Director
Tara directly assists all of our Gold Star families with anything they may need throughout the year. She ensures that their loved ones are truly honored in a way that each fallen hero would be proud of. Her passion is driven from her direct experience of losing her husband while deployed overseas.
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Annette O'Keefe
Volunteer
Annette O'Keefe has years of experience volunteering with non profits in an operations capacity throughout Fayetteville. As prior law enforcement and a military contractor she holds our cause and those who put themselves on the line near her heart.
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Pat Ritzel
Staff
SUPPORT COMMITTEE
Lizzie Davis
Board Member | Director
Lizzie works endlessly to ensure all supporting donors and companies are recognized and remains in contact with them yearly. Her dedication to the foundation is integral to our continued success.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Chad Swartout
Board Member | Director
Chad interacts with our supporters, competitors and the public on a daily basis. He oversees our Ambassador program in addition to our merchandise line, all while keeping our team and competitors updated on our annual event.
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Linda Chico
Volunteer
Linda runs and takes care of all the competitors who register. She also advises the foundation on the administration aspects of the match, ensuring they are ran smoothly.
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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Jason Bennett
Board Member | Director
Jason establishes operating procedures for our events and ensures that quality and safety are held to high standards. His twenty years of experience in the Special Operations Community brings leadership and organization to our charity events.
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Johnny Moffitt
Staff | Assistant Director
Johnny creates and directs new events in order to bring awareness of our foundation’s mission. His expertise in personnel management and operations coordination directly benefits our foundation. He currently serves with the Special Operations Community
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500 Terry Francois Street, San Francisco, CA 94158
Eric is our Foundation’s range master for our annual Memorial3Gun Competition. He has been competing in and putting on competitions for over a decade. His experience brings the type of caliber match that competitors expect when traveling from across the nation.
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Eric Eckhardt
Volunteer
MARKETING COMMITTEE
Rachel DePouw
Director of Marketing
Rachel is responsible for organizing all marketing activities and oversees the development and delivery of a fully integrated marketing strategy for the foundation. All media inquiries should contact Rachel.
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Ryan Cross
Volunteer
Ryan is a pro 2nd Amendment graphic designer who uses his unique creative skills to help other businesses and organizations in the community grow. Naturally precise with either a rifle or a mouse and keyboard, Ryan has been helping design and produce many of the promotional materials for Memorial 3 Gun Foundation.
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LOGISTICS COMMITTEE
Zach Grimes
Board Member | Director
Zach coordinates all of our logistical needs for our annual event. He develops logistics plans and procedures to ensure that the foundations and competition's needs are met. Zach currently serves in the Special Operations Community.
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Chris Fries
Staff | Assistant Director
Chris helps coordinate all of our logistical needs for our annual event. He ensures that whatever logistical assets the foundation needs they receive. His extensive knowledge and contacts in the logistical field bring a lot to the foundation. Chris currently works in the Special Operations Community.
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Samantha Bernabe
Staff | Merchandise
Samantha is a proud SF Wife and also a supportive Range Mom to another one of our Jr. Ambassador's in the Foundation. Samantha has been helping and supporting the Special Operations community for years in different roles and capacities. Samantha has an extensive knowledge in sales and merchandise. Her goal is also to ensure all merchandise is high quality, delivered on time, and all proceeds continue to support our Gold Star Families.
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Bobbi Fries
Staff | Merchandise
Bobbi is a proud SF Mom and also a supportive Range Mom to one of our Jr. Ambassador's in the Foundation. After being a spectator at the 2019 match, Bobbi knew she wanted to contribute more to the foundation and its mission. Bobbi has an extensive background in sales and multiple other areas. Her goal is to ensure all merchandise is high quality, delivered on time, and all proceeds continue to support out Gold Star Families.
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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERS
Mike Phillips
Board Member | Director
Mike guides our financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures. He monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting internal reviews and ensures we remain in the highest percentile for money towards our mission.
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Dawn Lolli
Staff | Assistant Director
Dawn works alongside Mike Phillips, our CFO assisting him with the oversight of all financial matters pertaining to the foundation. Dawn comes with 43 years experience working in the financial industry and a strong personal commitment to ensuring the gold star families know they and their loved one will never be forgotten.
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