Our TRR family is so important. Every single veteran and volunteer who participate in our programs are what make it great! Each month, TRR will recognize a chapter coordinator, veteran and volunteer. Check out our amazing family!
CHAPTER COORDINATOR
Carlisle Landel
VETERAN
Randy Mead
VOLUNTEER
Steve Swanson
” I showed up at a winter pool session not knowing anything about TRR. I immediately felt welcome and included. Soon after I was helping others with their rolling practice, helping out with registration, and set-up/take down chores. Lately I’ve been able to raise a little money for the chapter. I am looking forward to reconnecting with the team in the next few months and finding new ways to contribute.”
“Most of my involvement with TRR has been to provide offseason instruction to a terrific group of people. hopefully lots more group river time this coming season. “
CHAPTER COORDINATOR
Dale Osborn
VETERAN
Jeff Allen
VOLUNTEER
Judy Nonken
“I am the chapter coordinator for the grand junction. I have held many different roles, such as maintenance, liason between different agencies, and try to keep all things running smoothly.
“TRR has given me the opportunity to help the Fredericksburg chapter with record keeping, special events, outreach, transportation and member interaction. Meeting, paddling with, and developing friendships with extraordinary people has truly been a highlight of my life.”
CHAPTER COORDINATOR
Bob Tracy
VETERAN
Nelson McLaughlin
VOLUNTEER
Michi Dervaes
“A welcoming community is one that believes in equity to reach equality, minimal microaggressions to create inclusion and promotes looking at one’s self to achieve these values. Team River Runner introduced me to this type of community, now I do my best to welcome any Veteran or Volunteer into our programming so they may be lifted up through our community and bring these values into society. “
“I started kayaking with TRR in 2010 in San Antonio, Tx, during Marc‘s recovery, after loosing his arm. I usually join Marc in his adaptive activities because I enjoy them too. After returning from San Antonio we started kayaking with the TRR chapter in Colorado Springs, CO in 2011. As TRR has helped Marc tremendously in his recovery, I wanted to give back and became the Chapter secretary for the local chapter. I love being able to help getting active duty soldiers, veterans, and their families on the water.”
CHAPTER COORDINATOR
JENNIFER HAHN
VETERAN
JESSE KULA
VOLUNTEER
WILLARD KNEIDL
“My involvement with Trr has been truly inspiring. It is great to go out on the river with others, the TRR community is special. “
“When Bob Tracy started the chapter in Boise, he drafted Tim Russer and myself to get the charter started. We had been teaching kids to kayak through Idaho River Kids. Bob was one of my favorite people to kayak with, and I saw this as an opportunity to serve our veterians, and a good use of my time in retirement.
CHAPTER COORDINATOR
CHRIS FARRIS
VETERAN
GETTER RUPPENTHAL
VOLUNTEER
JOHN SU
“I have truly enjoyed my continued work with TRR. I have been able to meet many AMAZING and GENEROUS people. Being able to repurpose donated kayaks into hand paddles I sell, affords me the privilege to buy kayaks as well as trailers to support our chapters nationwide.”