Board of Directors
Honorary Board Members
 

Bob Beauprez-

Bob Beauprez is an honorary member of American Military Family's board of directors. Bob is a former Member of Congress from Colorado (2003-2007). He was a candidate for governor of Colorado in 2006. Bob was born in Lafayette, CO and graduated from the University of Colorado. Prior to his political career, he was a farmer and business owner in Colorado.

 

Joseph Van Dyke-

CSM Joseph P. Van Dyke is a native of Santa Rosa, California.  He entered the Army’s Delayed Entry Program in Aug of 1977, and the United States Army in June of 1978, He attended Basic Combat Training at Ft. Dix, NJ and Advanced Individual Training at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, as a (63H) Track Wheeled vehicle Mechanic.>>

Steering Committee
 

Ralph Bozella

Ralph Bozella

Ralph is a retired educator and serves as a veterans advocate.  He is a member and past chairman of the Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs, past chairman of the State Veterans Nursing Home Commission, Past State Commander of The American Legion Department of Colorado, a member of the National Executive Committee for The American Legion, and Vice President of the United Veterans Committee of Colorado. Ralph believes that a true veteran is one who has honorably served our nation, and continues in service to the community, state and nation.

 

Joe Potter

Brigadier General Joseph V. Potter VSM(VT)

Joseph V. Potter received his military commission through Air Force ROTC and was designated a Distinguished Military Graduate from San Diego State University. He earned three master's degrees from the University of Colorado, Pepperdine University, the University of Hawaii and completed all course work leading to a doctorate (ABD) in Educational Administration from Penn State University. He is a graduate of Squadron Officers School, Air Command >>

 

Rick Stewart

Rick Stewart

Rick is a retired Naval Aviator with more than 20 years of service.  During his career in the Navy he flew over 2500 single seat jet hours and 800 carrier landings. 
He completed five extended deployments in the Western Pacific/Indian Ocean and Mediterranean.  While living in Italy for two years he negotiated international training agreements with numerous senior level military leaders throughout the Mediterranean >>

 

Rick Anderson

 

Honorary Junior Board Members
 

Connor Mulshine

My name is Connor Mulshine and I am currently in the eight grade at Boulder Country Day School (BCD). BCD encourages participation in extra-curricular activities with a strong emphases on community service. I play on the basketball, soccer and golf teams and serve as President of the Student Council.