For more information about the River Deep Foundation and the Alliance Contact - Bob Adwar - 303.881.0400
River Deep Foundation - Board of Directors
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Bob Adwar. Executive Director
bob@riverdeepfoundation.org, 303.881.0400 Bob Adwar is an avid outdoorsman and small business owner. Over 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 non-profits increased, it became vital to solidify the mission and 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 introduced to the world of hunting at the young age of 5 years old when his father gave him his first BB gun. He grew up exploring the ranch, tracking game, and learning about the outdoors. That love for hunting and the outdoors has become a career for the past 14 years. Along with his family he 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 he’s 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 that today’s modern sportsman needs to be an advocate for hunter’s rights, conservation and involved in education in order to continue our 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 Army and was medically retired as a Sergeant First Class. Chuck was first deployed as a tank driver during Operation Desert Storm. For the first 9 years of service, he was an Armor Crewman and held every position on a tank: loader, driver, gunner and tank commander. During this time, he held several leadership positions, to include Head Cadre – instructor for the Individual Readiness Training for Bosnia rotations, as well as Platoon Sergeant in charge of 15 soldiers where he held hand receipts and was responsible for equipment in excess of 3 million dollars. Chuck conducted Recruiting Duty and eventually retired from the Army as a Recruiting Station Commander, in charge of 6 recruiters. Chuck received many awards, badges and ribbons, to include the following: 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 Chief of Staff of the US Army. He also achieved the Recruiter Ring and the Glenn E. Morrell Medallion. Chuck has been involved with the SCIHop program since 2013. In 2016 and 2017, he volunteered with Rocky Mountain Hyperbaric Institute (HBOT), helping with the Vets going thru their program. He also helped coordinate with the vets to attend various SCIHop events. Since 2017, he has been volunteering with SCIHop and River Deep. Chuck is the the lead, point person for the SCIHop and River Deep Vet-to-Vet Mentor Program and serves as Development Coordinator. |
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Dave Loucks
Board Member Dave has over 30 years of business experience in public accounting, consulting, and private industry. Dave spent 14 years in public accounting, where he managed audit engagements in the energy and technology industries. Dave was also the CFO of an INC. 500 international software company. Dave co-founded the Assent brand of specialty accounting solutions for the oil & gas industry in 2007, which was sold to Opportune, where Dave 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, Michigan, he moved to Glenwood Springs, Colorado, 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 numerous projects in metro Denver and throughout the state. His company is involved with the Denver Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanity. He lives in Castle Pines with wife Wendy, son Nicholas and daughter Sophia who enjoy fishing, biking, snowboarding, golf and the outdoors together. Neil and his family are proud to help enrich the lives of our wounded veterans and those with physical challenges, by experiencing Colorado's great outdoors with River Deep Foundation and Anglers of Honor. |
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Allen Smith
Board Member Allan Smith is the founder and owner of multiple enterprises with activities in several international locations. As an independent management consultant of his own firm, Invictus Management Consulting Ltd. he has directed the conception and successful completion of several multi-million-dollar luxury residential and commercial development projects. Prior to founding Invictus, Allan was Director of Gaming and Hospitality Division for a large Las Vegas based general contractor. Allan has also served in several senior management positions for other general contracting, development and construction management firms in Las Vegas and Colorado, completing projects in commercial, residential, healthcare, and educational markets for both public and private clientele |
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J.R Lapierre
Managing Director jr@anglersofhonor.org J.R. is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys skiing, camping fishing and hiking. He has worked with other non-profit organizations in building capacity for participants and developing programming. He earned a Master's Degree in Sports & Recreation Management from Northeastern University. |
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Robert F. Smith
Robert F. Smith is the founder of Anglers of Honor and River Deep Foundation has been made possible through his generosity. Robert F. Smith was introduced to the majesty and tranquility of the Colorado wilderness as a child by his family who have lived in and explored the state for four generations. For Smith, spending time outdoors with his parents helped him to realize vital family connections and his sense of place in the world. Smith is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, a leading global investment firm investing exclusively in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses. |
Many Angler’s of Honor events take place in the Lincoln Hills watershed. As a co-founder of Lincoln Hills Cares Foundation, Smith helps to preserve not only the area’s tradition of inclusivity, but also to protect the spot as an oasis for Denver-area urban residents seeking a natural respite for generations to come.
Smith’s connections to Colorado run deep and continue to inspire his philanthropic outreach and devotion to giving back to the community . One of the four tenets of the Fund II Foundation, which Smith serves as founding director and President, is the preservation and accessibility of the environment and promotion of outdoor education. Smith understands the benefits to health and wellbeing the natural world can bring to all people regardless of age, ability, race or background. That’s why Smith is an avid supporter of Anglers of Honor, providing therapeutic fly fishing experiences to U.S. veterans.
Robert F. Smith: Environmental Preservation and EducationSmith’s philanthropic efforts are focused across a variety of sectors with the environment and education being at the forefront of his giving. Smith joined leading CEOs in signing the Business Roundtable’s recommendation that the U.S. innovate to get ahead of climate change. He aided the Trail Foundation in Austin, Texas, in their drive to preserve a cherished city trail. Smith brought outdoor education to Morehouse College with a gift enabling the school to purchase land for a park. And Smith’s focus on STEM education acknowledges his engineering background while looking to the innovative, inclusive solutions he hopes his contributions will bring to science and technology to create a better world.
Smith’s vision and influence is felt through his leadership of Vista, which encourages its companies to support community initiatives in their employees’ neighborhoods. Vista empowers communities through supporting nonprofit organizations such as Anglers of Honor. Vista, with a handful of its Denver companies, helped sponsor a STEM-style SmartLab for students in a neighborhood with few resources. Smith’s donations, to his alma mater, Cornell University, and to Student Freedom Initiative, a nonprofit independent of educational institutions, are part of his vision of an inclusive and diverse future.
Find out more about Anglers of Honor events and resources available for individuals and families at all levels of cognitive and physical ability.
Learn more about Robert F. Smith’s philanthropy through his social platforms including:
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
Smith’s connections to Colorado run deep and continue to inspire his philanthropic outreach and devotion to giving back to the community . One of the four tenets of the Fund II Foundation, which Smith serves as founding director and President, is the preservation and accessibility of the environment and promotion of outdoor education. Smith understands the benefits to health and wellbeing the natural world can bring to all people regardless of age, ability, race or background. That’s why Smith is an avid supporter of Anglers of Honor, providing therapeutic fly fishing experiences to U.S. veterans.
Robert F. Smith: Environmental Preservation and EducationSmith’s philanthropic efforts are focused across a variety of sectors with the environment and education being at the forefront of his giving. Smith joined leading CEOs in signing the Business Roundtable’s recommendation that the U.S. innovate to get ahead of climate change. He aided the Trail Foundation in Austin, Texas, in their drive to preserve a cherished city trail. Smith brought outdoor education to Morehouse College with a gift enabling the school to purchase land for a park. And Smith’s focus on STEM education acknowledges his engineering background while looking to the innovative, inclusive solutions he hopes his contributions will bring to science and technology to create a better world.
Smith’s vision and influence is felt through his leadership of Vista, which encourages its companies to support community initiatives in their employees’ neighborhoods. Vista empowers communities through supporting nonprofit organizations such as Anglers of Honor. Vista, with a handful of its Denver companies, helped sponsor a STEM-style SmartLab for students in a neighborhood with few resources. Smith’s donations, to his alma mater, Cornell University, and to Student Freedom Initiative, a nonprofit independent of educational institutions, are part of his vision of an inclusive and diverse future.
Find out more about Anglers of Honor events and resources available for individuals and families at all levels of cognitive and physical ability.
Learn more about Robert F. Smith’s philanthropy through his social platforms including:
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 Dalal Yakhlef - Bellview Spine and Wellness dalal@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 |