River Deep Foundation Board of Directors
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Bob Adwar
Executive Director bob@riverdeepfoundation.org or 303-881-0400 Bob Adwar is an avid outdoorsman and small business owner. More than 20 years ago, in his volunteer role as Humanitarian Outreach Chairman for the Denver Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI), he began organizing hunting and fishing outings for patients of Craig Hospital. The goal was to provide a relaxing day in the outdoors and show patients what they could accomplish, despite their new limitations. As injured and traumatized soldiers began to return from war zones in need of physical, psychological and emotional healing, the program expanded and started reaching out to veteran groups. As the number of outings, participants and partner nonprofits increased, it became vital to solidify the mission and to brand the organization for easier communication and outreach. Thus, the River Deep Foundation was born. |
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Chris Dundas
President |
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Russel MacLennan
Vice President Russell was just 5 years old when his father gave him his first BB gun and introduced him to the world of hunting. He grew up exploring the ranch, tracking game, and learning about nature -- eventually turning his love for the outdoors and hunting into a career. Along with his family, Russell runs Colorado’s premier dog training facility and upland bird club. He is also a licensed outfitter and spends his falls guiding big game hunts in eastern Colorado. While hunting is his livelihood, Russell is passionate about educating and encouraging new hunters. He teaches hunter safety for the State of Colorado and has sponsored youth hunting events for several organizations. He believes today’s modern sportsman needs to be an advocate for hunters' rights and conservation and involved in education that promotes and preserves our nation's hunting heritage. |
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Susan Williamson
Treasurer/Secretary |
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Chuck Williamson
Board Member Chuck Williamson served 17 years in the U.S. Army and was medically retired as a Sergeant First Class. For the first nine years of his service, which included deployment during Operation Desert Storm, Chuck was an Armor Crewman and held every position on a tank: loader, driver, gunner and tank commander. He also held several leadership positions, including Head Cadre – Instructor for Individual Readiness Training for Bosnia rotations and Platoon Sergeant, overseeing 15 soldiers and equipment valued at more than $3 million. Chuck eventually became an Army Recruiting Station Commander, supervising six recruiters. He is the recipient of many awards, badges and ribbons, including: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal (4), Army Superior Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal (5), National Defense Service Medal (2), South West Asia Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and Army Recruiter Badge – gold with 3 Sapphire Achievement Stars and Recruiter of Excellence Award from the Army's Chief of Staff. He also achieved the Recruiter Ring and the Glenn E. Morrell Medallion. Chuck is deeply committed to helping fellow veterans overcome physical and mental injuries and has supported various organizations and initiatives aligned with that mission. Since 2013, he has helped coordinate events for Denver SCI Humanitarian Outreach Program (SCIHop). He also has volunteered with Rocky Mountain Hyperbaric Institute, helping vets complete therapy programs. In 2017, Chuck again raised his hand in volunteer service, this time for the River Deep Foundation, where he serves as lead point person and development coordinator of River Deep's Vet-to-Vet Mentor Program. |
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Dave Loucks
Board Member Dave has more than 30 years of business experience in public accounting, consulting, and private enterprise -- and expertise in the oil and gas and tech industries. In his 14 years of public accounting, Dave managed audit engagements in energy and technology. He also has worked as chief financial officer of an INC. 500 international software company. In 2007, Dave co-founded the Assent brand of specialty accounting solutions for the oil and gas industry. The company sold to Opportune, where Dave now works in business development. Dave is a graduate of the University of Denver and is a Certified Public Accountant in Colorado. He is also on the Board of Directors at the Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center and the Colorado Society of CPAs. |
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Neil Mayday
Board Member Growing up in Michigan, Neil was fortunate to enjoy fishing, camping and the outdoors with his family. After graduating from Northwood University in Midland, Mich., he moved to Glenwood Springs, Colo., where he designed custom cabinetry and millwork for residential and commercial ski town developments. In 2009, Neil opened Greenwood Cabinets & Stone, a full-service kitchen and bathroom showroom in Littleton. He and his staff work with builders, contractors and homeowners, completing projects in metro Denver and throughout the state. The company also is involved with the Denver Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanity. Neil lives in Castle Pines with wife Wendy, son Nicholas and daughter Sophia, and they enjoy the the outdoors together. Neil and his family are proud to help enrich the lives of wounded veterans and those with physical challenges by making ways for them to experience Colorado's great outdoors with River Deep Foundation and Anglers of Honor. |
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Allan Smith
Board Member Allan Smith is the founder and owner of multiple enterprises with activities around the world. As an independent management consultant of his own firm, Invictus Management Consulting Ltd., he has directed the conception and successful completion of several multimillion-dollar luxury residential and commercial development projects. Before founding Invictus, Allan was director of the gaming and hospitality division of a large Las Vegas-based general contractor. Allan also has served in several senior management positions for other general contracting, development and construction management firms in Las Vegas and Colorado, completing projects in the commercial, residential, healthcare, and educational markets for public and private clientele. |
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J.R. Lapierre
Managing Director, Lincoln Hills Cares J.R. enjoys skiing, camping, fishing, hiking -- and breaking down barriers and increasing opportunities for everyone to enjoy the outdoors. He has worked with an array of nonprofit organizations to build capacity for participants and develop programming. He also has extensive experience working with schools to provide sports and recreation and other outdoor education programs. Through his work as Managing Director of Lincoln Hills Cares, J.R. helps make some of Colorado's most prestigious and pristine Colorado fly-fishing waters available to River Deep participants. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut and a Master's degree in Sports & Recreation Management from Northeastern University. |
Robert F. Smith
Co-founder of Anglers of Honor and Primary River Deep Foundation Donor
Robert F. Smith is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners (Vista), a top global asset manager that invests solely in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses. Since Vista’s inception in 2000, Smith has helped the firm develop an industry-leading approach to enterprise software investing, which is to create value through operational innovation by partnering with other firm leaders.
Smith’s approach to value creation isn’t limited to his work with Vista. He also has helped to inspire and create opportunity through his philanthropic efforts for nearly four decades. Several years ago, Smith partnered with entrepreneur Matthew Burkett to co-found Anglers of Honor.
Anglers of Honor is a Colorado-based charity organization that provides fly fishing opportunities to current and former members of the U.S. military, and individuals who have experienced brain and spinal cord injuries. Through his work with Anglers of Honor, Smith made a generous donation to establish the River Deep Foundation.
Smith developed a deep love for fly fishing and the environment throughout his childhood in Denver, Colorado. Environmental conservation and access are core tenets of Smith’s philanthropic work. In 2014, Smith became the founding director and President of the Fund II Foundation. Among many efforts focused on underserved communities, the Foundation works to help preserve the environment and promote the benefits of the outdoors, especially for those who may otherwise have limited opportunities to do so.
Learn more about Smith’s philanthropic work on his website and through his socials: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
Co-founder of Anglers of Honor and Primary River Deep Foundation Donor
Robert F. Smith is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners (Vista), a top global asset manager that invests solely in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses. Since Vista’s inception in 2000, Smith has helped the firm develop an industry-leading approach to enterprise software investing, which is to create value through operational innovation by partnering with other firm leaders.
Smith’s approach to value creation isn’t limited to his work with Vista. He also has helped to inspire and create opportunity through his philanthropic efforts for nearly four decades. Several years ago, Smith partnered with entrepreneur Matthew Burkett to co-found Anglers of Honor.
Anglers of Honor is a Colorado-based charity organization that provides fly fishing opportunities to current and former members of the U.S. military, and individuals who have experienced brain and spinal cord injuries. Through his work with Anglers of Honor, Smith made a generous donation to establish the River Deep Foundation.
Smith developed a deep love for fly fishing and the environment throughout his childhood in Denver, Colorado. Environmental conservation and access are core tenets of Smith’s philanthropic work. In 2014, Smith became the founding director and President of the Fund II Foundation. Among many efforts focused on underserved communities, the Foundation works to help preserve the environment and promote the benefits of the outdoors, especially for those who may otherwise have limited opportunities to do so.
Learn more about Smith’s philanthropic work on his website and through his socials: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
River Deep Alliance Committee Members
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J.R. Lapierre - Anglers of Honor
Managing Director jr@anglersofhonor.org Tom Carr - Craig Hospital
Director, Therapeutic Recreation tcarr@craighospital.org Scott Huyveart - Quality of Life Plus
Program Manager - Rocky Mountain Region Steve Smith – Operation TBI Freedom stestmith@craighospital.org Deleene Howard - Belleview Spine and Wellness deleene@belleviewchiro.com |
Russell MacLennan, SCI HOP
russ@machunts.com Bob Adwar, SCI HOP
bob@scihop.org Steve Corey - Victory Service Dogs
Executive Director victoryservicedogsinc@gmail.com Kelly Wulf, Comeback Yoga
Kelly_wulf@comebackyoga.org John Sherman, Denver Adaptive Divers johnsherman@denverdivers.com |