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Dale Day - President, Chief Executive Officer
Dale Day was raised in a small town in Southeast Missouri where he always knew he wanted to join the Military. As he graduated High school, he joined the United States Marine Corps where he served from 2000-2005. After his service in the military he came back to Missouri where he attended college and to this day works and helps Veterans in transition. He enjoys martial arts, hunting and the outdoors. Dale enjoys spending time with his wife Mallory and their two kids Savannah and Owen.
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Lee Willard - Executive Director, Chief Operations Officer
Lee was born on Ft. Irwin Army Base, California where his Father was stationed while on Active Duty, and raised in Kaufman, Texas. Lee served in the United States Marine Corps with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company from 2008 through 2012. He Deployed in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2008 and Deployed with The 31st MEU in 2010 to train Thai Recon Teams. Lee rose to the rank of CPL and earned his Blood Stripe. The Leadership he gained serving with such a close knit band of brothers and fellow knuckle draggers has helped him continue to lead to this day. After being Honorably Discharged and finishing College he began his career in the Fire Service as a Firefighter/EMT. Along with Fighting fire he also was a Fire Academy Instructor, training new fire cadets. Through the birth of DoW and the extreme passion of giving back to the veteran community his purpose was reignited to continue to serve. Lee is Married to his wife Lindsay with two handsome little boys, Bentley and Bowen.
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Sam Shulaw - Lead Graphic Designer, Chief Marketing Officer
Sam was born and raised in Northwest Ohio (GO BUCKEYES!) where he joined the United States Navy at 17 years old. He served honorably as a Corpsman from 2010-2015 achieving the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. While in the Navy he was stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and served at the Naval Hospital, The HM3 Wayne M. Caron Branch Clinic, and 2D Light Armor Reconnaissance Battalion. During his time in the Navy, Sam began volunteering as a firefighter and EMT, which eventually led to working as a 911 Dispatcher after his EAS. After 3 years his family decided for a change and they moved from North Carolina to Arkansas, where he became a Correctional Officer holding the rank of Corporal for the State of Arkansas Department of Corrections. Today, Sam works as an MSA for the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He is married to his wife Candace and has one gorgeous daughter, Sophia Grace.
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Veteran Ambassadors
Danny Phillips- I wanna direct something - Army Veteran
Danny was raised in a small town in Southeast Missouri where most of his adolescents was spent outdoors. He joined the Army as a Cavalry Scout in 1993, when he was 18. Danny served for 20 years retiring as a Master Sergeant from the National Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irwin, CA. Duty assignments include: Fort Polk, LA Bull Troop ½ ACR (1994-1997), Fort Wainwright, AK E Troop Separate (1997-2000), Fort Polk, LA again Bull Troop ½ ACR (2000-2003), Fort Bragg, NC JFK Special Warfare Center and School “Swick” (2003-2004), Fort Drum, NY B Troop 3/71 (3rd PCT! You know who you are.) (2004-2007), Fort Polk, LA again (2007-2008), United States Military Academy West Point, NY (2007-2009), Fort Campbell, KY (2009-2012), Fort Irwin, CA (2012-2013). Danny deployed to Haiti, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, Afghanistan (x2). He currently resides in Southeast Missouri where he works at the John J. Pershing VA medical center. He is happily (back down ladies) married to his wife Kathy and spends as much time as he can hunting, fishing, and being outdoors.
Casey Regusci - Marine Veteran
I was born and raised in California. When I graduated high school, I left home and went to work. After a few years of working I decided to go to college close to home in Monterey, CA. I ran into an issue when the CAD classes I needed for my degree in Architecture were full. I tried taking basic courses, but I wasn’t interested at the time. Going back to work and moving away from home again, I felt like my life was going nowhere, I needed something more fulfilling. I was 22 when I joined the Marine Corps out of Sacramento, Ca. MEPS as a Heavy Equipment Operator. After bootcamp, MCT and MOS school I was stationed at Camp Pendleton. I was with the 1st FSSG SPT CO HE OPS PLT. I was medically discharged with a spinal cord injury in 2005. After the Corps I had a child and attended college. It was tough as a single mom with a little one going to school full time, but I graduated with An Associates Degree in Business Administration in 2008. I’ve held a lot of odd jobs; I am defiantly a Jane of all trades. I’ve worked as a supervisor at a humane society and department stores, Clinic coordinator at the Monterey County SPCA, Construction worker and painter. In 2013 I was married and had 2 more children. After a 5-year abusive marriage, I packed my children up and moved far away to Poplar Bluff Missouri. I got my divorce finalized in 2017 and have been doing well for myself and my children. I utilized the HUD/VASH program at the John J. Pershing VA Hospital which got me and my children into a home I could afford. I was blessed with getting a paid internship at the Mark Twain National forest as a Recreation Technician through the VETSWORK program. I worked with the Forest Service for a year and a half as a rec tech. I became certified in operating ATV’s and UTV’s, crosscut sawyer certified and trailer certified. I was Awarded a certificate of Appreciation for all the work I put into my job. Currently I am working at the John J. Pershing VA Hospital. I have received 3 ICARE awards for my work ethic and quality. I am also involved with the SSgt. Eric Summers Marine Corps League Det. 1473 Poplar Bluff Mo. I believe that no matter what you are going through in life, small steps toward an easy goal could be huge leaps to a better future.
Jamie Hoggard - Army Veteran
Born May 20th 1983 in Paragould Arkansas. Moved to Southeast Missouri when I was about 5 years old. Went to school in Malden Missouri and graduated high school with honors in 2001. Went to work for the my uncle after high school. Quit my job and joined the Army as an Infantryman after 9/11 and completed basic training at Fort Benning. Was stationed with the 25th Infantry Division (Light) our of Hawaii and deployed to Iraq in January 2004 and earned his EIB and Air Assault wings. Had the pleasure of serving alongside some of America’s roughest and toughest men to ever walk the face of the Earth. Was hurt when an IED blew up the the HMMWV I was driving in November 2004 and was lucky to survive. Spent a month in a field hospital on Kirkuk Airbase and returned to my unit to finish the deployment around Christmas 2004. Returned to Hawaii in April 2005 and was medically discharged after fighting to stay in and being unable to because I was no longer deployable. I was awarded a Purple Heart and an ARCOM during this deployment. I returned home and took a job as a Warehouse Manager at a cotton distribution and storage company. They closed the doors in 2007 and I went to college and got my Associates Degree in Elementary Education but found I did not have the patience or mental health to be a teacher so I took another job as in metal fabrication at Nordyne. They too shut down and went to Mexico at which time I took a job at Noranda an aluminum smelter in New Madrid Missouri. They also shut down and at that time I took a position at the local VA hospital the JJP VAMC in Poplar Bluff Missouri where I currently work in Logistics. I enjoy working for an organization that supports and cares for fellow veterans. I specialize in weapons and marksmanship and am a jack of all trades. I am married to a wonderful woman named Wendy Hoggard who is a pediatric nurse. I have a son named Ryker (10) and a daughter named Adysen (17) from precious relationships and three step children, two boys Cole and Logan and Madisyn my step daughter. I am truly blessed to still be alive and try to live each day to its fullest potential. I am happy to be a part of the DOW team and work with some of the finest veterans there is. Anything I can do to help another veteran I will do. We shall never forget the events of 9-11 and the way it changed the lives of so many innocent Americans. The way it brought out the bravest and finest soldiers from across this great nation and put them all together for one common goal. The battle does not end when these warriors come home it goes on long after.
God Bless America.
David Lack - Marine Veteran
David was born and raised in Poplar Bluff, Missouri where he enlisted in the United States Marines Corps in 2008. Prior to his enlistment David was an industrial pipe welder and traveled the country working on various job sites. He was a Hollywood Marine, completing bootcamp at MCRD San Diego and his Infantry training at Camp Pendleton. Upon completion of his training David received his orders to 2D Battalion 6th Marines Fox Company out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. David was Deployed in June of 2010 where he sustained combat injuries on the 17th of October, 2010. He spent the remainder of his contract at the Walter Reed hospital and was Honorably Discharged in June of 2012. Currently, David utilizes his welding and woodworking skills to create the most amazing tables you will ever see.
Mike Ketcherside - Police Veteran
I was Born and raised in Poplar Bluff MO. In 1974. As a child I always felt the need to help people. After high school I attended Missouri Western State College, graduating from the law enforcement program in 1998. Afterwards I became a Police Officer in Southeast Missouri for several years serving on a small S.W.A.T. Team. I later moved to Arkansas and attended Black river Technical College Law Enforcement refresher course and became Certified in the State Of Arkansas where I served several years as an Officer, with a couple of those years as a K-9 Officer before deciding to retire from Law Enforcement. I now work as a Journeyman Lineman and own a store (Ketcherside Kountry) with my beautiful wife Denice here in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Brendan Chang - Marine Veteran
Brendan was born and raised in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. When growing up he always dreamed of joining the military. After graduating high school, Brendan enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and served honorably from 2016 to 2020. During his time in the Corps, he deployed to Japan twice, and South Korea once. Upon completion of his tour of duty, Brendan returned home to Poplar Bluff where he enjoys a simple lifestyle with family and friends. He currently works for the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, is an active Veteran Ambassador with the DOW Foundation, and an active member in his church, Cobblestone Christian.
