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MEET THE TEAM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ADVISORY BOARD
Byron & Sandra Sadler
The Board of Directors of Combat Marine Outdoors is honored to have Byron & Sandra Sadler as our Co-Chair’s of our Advisory Board. Together they will oversee this elite line up of distinguished individuals who will work with us to help our Foundation grow so that we can continue to aid with the rehabilitation of our nation’s heroes.
Byron and Sandra are “Legends” in the world hunting community and both continue to travel the Globe in pursuit of species of animals to add to their already “World Class” Trophy Room.
Congressman Duncan L. Hunter
Congressman Duncan L. Hunter is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the House of Representatives from California’s 54th, 45th and 42nd districts from 1981 to 2009. Hunter was the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee during the 108th and 109th Congress. Hunter sought the Republican Party nomination for President of the United States for 2008,but his campaign failed to attract significant voters or delegates in early primary and caucus states, and he dropped out after the Nevada Republican caucases.
Rear Admiral James Hancock, MD, US Navy
Dr. Jim Hancock is a native of Illiopolis, IL. He enlisted in the Navy in 1982, earned his Bachelor of Science in engineering in 1990 from the United States Naval Academy and his doctorate of medicine degree in 1995 from Uniform Services University of Health Sciences.
Leonard & Debbie Voyles
Owners, Sol Y Sombra Ranch and Voyles Enterprises
Mike & Mary Porter, Owners, Cross Creek Ranch
Michael and Mary own Cross Creek Ranch in the Doss Valley of Texas. They have a Cattle Operation and offer limited White Tail Hunting for Active Duty Military Personal and Veteran Groups. Michael is an Army Veteran, and together they support different Veteran Groups along with other Charitable Originations. They feel strongly about supporting their local community through Education, Medical, Social Services, 4H and FFA Programs. Michael and Mary have 5 children and two grandchildren living in Arizona, Texas, California, and South Carolina.
Pastor Chuck Schnieder
Chuck Schneider has been part of the Sagemont Church family for 28 years. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston in Business Administration and his Masters degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1990. Chuck has been married to Maureen for 36 years, and they have three daughters—Amanda, Regan, and Veronica. As Executive Pastor, Chuck’s duties include overall supervision and coordination of staff, ministries, and administration. He is part of our Sagemont “Teaching Team,” and he functions as “Pastor” in the absence of Dr. Morgan.
Dr. Ralph Cunningham
Dr. Ralph Cunningham is Chairman of the Board of Enterprize Products Partners L.P. Dr. Cunningham was elected a Director of EPGP in February 2006, having previously served as a Director of EPGP from 1998 until March 2005. In addition to these duties, Dr. Cunningham served as Group Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of EPGP from December 2005 to August 2007 and Interim President and Interim CEO from June 2007 to August 2007. In August 2007, Dr. Cunningham was elected a Director of DEP GP and a Director, the President and CEO of EPE Holdings.
Mike & Pam Jensen
Mike is the owner of the Rhode Ranch ,Jensen Whitetails and Triumph Outdoor Adventures. He is also Owner of Aim Directional Services, a multi service drilling firm headquartered in Corpus Christi.
Along with neighbor and Whitetail Legand Gene Riser, Mike has formed Texas Typicals. The company’s goals are promoting big typicals and marketing semen from the biggest, prettiest typical whitetails in Texas.
Coby and Freida Stewart
Coby and Freida Stewart, of Augusta Kansas, have been ardent supporters of CMO since roughly 2008. Over the years, the pair have sponsored hunts, coordinated fund raisers and provided employment opportunities for returning warriors. Coby is retired Vice President (2017) from Monroe Energy, a Philadelphia based oil refinery, currently doing consulting projects from home. Freida is a home maker and overseer of several family businesses. The pair now reside on a farm east of Wichita, KS where they raise hay and Texas Longhorn.
Macy Ledbetter
Macy Ledbetter is a professional wildlife biologist with a life-long passion for wildlife, habitat, and hunting. Macy earned his degree from Texas A&M University and now operates his wildlife consulting business, Spring Creek Outdoors, based in central Texas on his historic family ranch. Macy is a fifth-generation rancher and actively manages his ranch for optimum cattle and wildlife production. His client list totals over 2.5 million acres in all corners of Texas and parts of Mexico.
Alex Graham
Alex Graham owner of G4 Family Ranch located 10 miles south of Bandera, Tx. Married to my beautiful wife Teri for 31 years and has two outstanding sons Cody and Justin.
Suzanne Waddingham RN, BSN
Originally from NY… but got to Texas as fast as she could…
Sue is a graduate of Niagara University College of Nursing and has been a Registered Nurse for many years, working for the last 10 plus years for the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society as a Combat Casualty Program Visiting Nurse, providing long-term nursing and advocacy support and assistance to Sailors and Marines who have been “affected by” combat.
Richard Mann, Owner, Sunset Ranch
Richard Mann, Owner, Sunset Ranch
Mark & Jacquelyn Brown
Owners, Serenity Ranch
Clifton, Texas
Karen Winch in memory of Jim Winch
Class of 1965 from Texas AM. Enlisted in the Marine Corps and later attended OCS. Attended Artillery School at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and served as a Forward Observer in Vietnam in 1969. Spent 1 year in various military hospitals in Vietnam, Japan, Guam, and U.S. Upon returning to duty, served on Sea Duty and Landing Force Training Command, Atlantic, Little Creek, Va. Jim has been involved in ranching in Arizona and South Texas. Mr. Winch has been involved with CMO over 15 years and am a strong believer in the program. Jim has been married 47 years to Karen Sue and have 3 children and 2 Grandchildren.
Karen Winch in memory of Jim Winch
Suzanne Shurley is the owner/operator of Consuelo Ranch. Operating ranches in Sutton and Val Verde Counties, Suzanne raises Corriente cattle and registered quarter horses. Consuelo Ranch has produced Team Ropings throughout Texas. Annually, Suzanne puts on the Rope for the Warriors Benefit Team Roping for Combat Marine Outdoors at Consuelo Ranch in Sonora, Texas. She enjoys the Devils River and helps with the Devils River Excursion for CMO Warriors every June.
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Capt Thomas “Joe” Patton
Capt. Patton is considered one of the top Gynecological Oncologist in the world. His medical resume stems from Baylor College of Medicine to MD Anderson to the City of Hope Institute to Roswell Park Memorial Institute in Buffalo , NY to Baylor College of Medicine to UTMB in Galveston to JFK Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Capt. Patton’s medical background goes through the roof…. but his proudest accomplishment is his Military Experience. Once his son Thomas graduated from High School, “Joe” activated himself from the Naval Reserves at the age of 57.
Butch and Mary Hodges
Butch, Mary and the entire Hodges Family have been incredible supporters of CMO for many years and the help they have given us through those years has been phenomenal. Butch is a retired Vietnam Army combat veteran who sperheads our annual Seadrift CMO warrior fishing weekend. Mary, their daughter Katrina and son n’ law Gavin has held numerous community fundraisers on our behalf.
Tom McGuiness, CPA, CVA
Tom is one of the founding partners of Reimer, McGuinness & Associates, P.C. Tom has lived all over the United States, from Hawaii to North Dakota, but grew up down in the valley, in Corpus Christi. Tom earned his accounting degree at the University of Houston and has been a licensed CPA since 1983, and has been working in public accounting for 30 years. Tom worked for one of the “Big 8” firms, Coopers & Lybrand for 3 years. In addition, he became a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) in 1999.
Kenny Carouthers
Born in South East Texas in an area known as the “Big Thicket”. Worked in the oilfields and hauling logs until the early 70s. Hired at Exxon refinery as a welder. Later moved to the Inspection Section Department. During the assignment, wote Exxon Baytown Refinery Quality Control manual for fabrication/repairs of ASME Vessels and Boilers. Also wrote and reviewed welding procedures. Conducted audits with National Board, Texas State Boiler Agency and Insurance Agency meeting the requirements to maintain code stamps. Retired after 33 years.
George Stovall
Robert “George” Stovall grew up hunting and fishing the hills of West Virginia. The desire to serve his country, see more of the world, and the promise of a college education via the GI Bill enticed George to join the US Army in 1975. After a tour in Korea and some stateside assignments, George left the military to pursue his educational interests. He received a BS in Geology from the University of Montana in 1981, and a MS in Geophysics from Virginia Tech in 1984.
Kenny Cobb
Kenneth (Kenny) Cobb is a native of Farmerville, LA. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1987 and served our Nation at Malmstrom AF Base MT, Kunsan AF Base, South Korea, England AF Base, LA and final deployment at King Fahd IA, Dammam, SA during Desert Shield/Storm.
Sheriff Wayne Jones
Sheriff Jones began his Law Enforcement career with the St. John Sheriff’s Office in 1976 as a Road Deputy
and later as a Patrol Sergeant. On January 1, 1985 he became the Chief District Attorney Investigator. In the Election of 1995,
he was elected Sheriff and served four terms as Sheriff. After Sheriff Jones retired from law enforcement he went to work for Brand Energy in LaPlace. He retired earlier this year to spend time with family and concentrate with helping others.
STAFF
Combat Marine Outdoors Staff
Master Guns, Our CEO and Co-Founder of Combat Marine Outdoors focusing on Outdoor Excursions for Combat Veterans across America to include trips outside the continental U.S. in Africa, New Zealand, British Columbia, Alaska and Old Mexico. Arturo (Art or Master Guns) G. Garcia U.S.M.C. Retired 1987-2012, Enlisted while attending High school in the Marines with a successful career as an 1371- Combat Engineer and 0331-Machine Gunner working on engineering projects, explosives and breaching minefields. Soon after retirement completing a Business degree at Wayland Baptist University focusing on Non-Profit-501c3 Organization and Management. 25 Years of active duty and Combat Action in the middle east with 1st Marine Division/Task Force Papa Bear as a Combat Engineer and Machine Gunner.
A 100% disabled combat veteran living in Texas with his beautiful wife and four wonderful children, Oldest son, a U.S. Marine-Jose Garcia married to Adela, Rebekah, Alfredo II, Arturo II, and 3 amazing grandchildren Abigail, Isabelle, and Abraham Garcia.
Master Gunnery Sergeant ( Retired ) Arnulfo Leal began working for CMO November of 2022 as the Director of Marketing and Fund Raising. Al is always looking for ways to raise money and gain exposure for CMO and its Veterans. Al retired after 25 years of faithful service in the Marine Corps as a Master Gunnery Sergeant.
Master Gunnery Sergeant ( Retired ) Rudy Perez began working for CMO June of 2019. As the director of operations, he seeks out individuals that are eligible to participate in the program and guides them through the entire process. Rudy retired after 30 years of faithful service in the Marine Corps as a Master Gunnery Sergeant.
Team Leaders
Combat Marine Outdoors Team Leaders
Major (Retired) Guy Girouard served over 2 decades in the US Army as an Infantryman. Qualified as a Ranger, Master Parachutist, Pathfinder and Air Assault just to name a few. He has numerous meritorious accolades to include Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart from his multiple Combat Deployments. He has been an Escort for CMO since 2016.
SFC (retired) Javier Zuniga, US Army Veteran with 20yrs of service. Military service includes Recruiting 2000-2002, Korea 03-05, Drill Sergeant 10-12. Deployments include Afghanistan 06-07 & Iraq 08-09.
James King Served 24 Years in the ARMY. He became a Disabled Veteran in 2017. His awards and accolades are a 2 BSM/ACOM w/V. He deployed 6 times.
First Sergeant (retired) Marcus Guillory, 26 Years of Service as an Army Combat Medic . 1SG Guillory retired and became a disabled veteran in 2019 and has officially been with CMO since that time. His awards and accolades include the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Medical Badge, Expert Field Medical Badge and Air Assault qualification. He has deployed 5 times including 2 Combat tours with the 101st Airborne Division (AASLT)
Jose Garcia Served 20 years in the Marine Corps and became a disabled Veteran in 2014. He served as an Avionics Technician, Recruiter, and MEPS liaison. His awards and accolades are a HSMx3, NAM, NCMx2. He deployed 7 times (1 which was a Combat Deployment).
CW4 (retired) Dwight Johnson Served 24 Years in the ARMY and became a Disabled Veteran in 2016. His awards and accolades consist of deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He deployed 2 times both of which were combat deployments.
Volunteers
Bryan Zickefoose Served 36 Years in the Marine Corps and disabled in 2021. His awards and accolades are a Silver Star, Bronze Star w/V, Combat Action Ribbons (4). He deployed 12 times.
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