Advisory Board

David Boze David is a well-known KTTH radio personality and a Heartbeat supporter of many years.

Danny Dudek, Lt. Col. Lt. Col. Dudek is the Warrior Transition Battalion commander at Fort Lewis, Washington. He is also a decorated wounded warrior.

Charles Farmer Previously served as COB for Operation Home Front WA Businessman, and Entrepreneur. Father of two US Marines. As a Parent I understand the stresses placed on a family during deployments.

Vicki Gillis Vicki is a passionate, long-time supporter of wounded warriors and their heroic families. She was owner of A Select Event for many years; many know Vicki for her political and charitable fundraising events. She is a Goodwill Ambassador, recording artist, and former Miss Washington Hemisphere. Her music includes performances with many well-known entertainers such as Burl Ives and Angie Dickinson.

Kevin Liger Kevin is a local business owner and longtime supporter of Heartbeat.

Ed Nixon Ed Nixon, brother of President Richard Nixon, is a retired captain of the United States Navy Reserve. He is an avid supporter of volunteerism, both military and civilian. Ed works as a geologist specializing in recovery of resources for our nation. His work and his life are a testimony to his passion for our country.

Steve Rapkoch Steve is a local business leader and proud father of a United States marine.

Leanne Stephens Leanne is a social worker and counselor at the Tacoma Veterans Center in Washington. She is also a combat veteran.

Lesley Vaughn Lesley is the chief occupational therapist at the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Lewis.

Dennis Wick, MS Dennis Wick is a Navy veteran. He holds a master’s degree in project management and is a technical specialist for Boeing. Dennis served for eight years on the Snohomish School Board.

Mark Wriggle, retired Lt. Col. USMC