Born in South Dakota. Matthew joined the ranks of being a retired service member in December of 2014. He comes from a long line of service members dating back four generations.  Matt is still working fulltime for the government as a Senior Security IT Specialist. He enjoys his family, watching his oldest daughter’s musical activities with the marching band and coaching his two younger daughters in travel fast pitch softball.

Born in Riverside, California. Tim joined the Army in 1981 and served as a Communications Specialist Until August of 1992. During that time, he did 3 tours in Europe, 2 tours in the U.S. with 1 tour in Southwest Asia during Operation Desert Storm. After serving 11 ½ years in the Army he got out and started working for the Army as a Computer Specialist at Fort Lee (now Fort Gregg-Adams). He is married with 5 children who are now grown and have families of their own. Fairways for Warriors has been a great blessing in his life. Suffering with PTSD Fairways has brought a calm in his life when he perceived it was spiraling out of control. Fairways has given him the ability to use golf as an outlet to help him with personal and business relationships. Fairways has also helped him with his family relationships. He enjoys the camaraderie with other veterans going through some of the same issues that he experiences regularly. Fairways for Warriors is worth its weight in gold.

My name is Chase Graves and served in The Marines. I deployed to Afghanistan in 2013 with 2/2 Fox Company. I love spending time in the great outdoors and enjoying what God has created in his image. I love spending time with my family and friends and cherishing all the little moments that are truly amazing. Golf has helped change my life for the better.

Cara, an Army veteran, served for five years as a Military Police Officer (MP) and was deployed to Iraq. She attended Investigative School and concluded her military career as a Military Police Investigator (MPI). Currently, Cara works as an accountant for the U.S. Navy. Originally from the northern United States, she has lived in both Pennsylvania (PA) and Wisconsin (WI). A dedicated fan, she supports all Milwaukee sports teams. She comes from a large family with seven siblings.

Rich, who recently retired after 23 years as a Special Forces Veteran, is an enthusiastic hunter. He takes pleasure in traveling across the country to hunt big game and waterfowl. Currently, Rich dedicates his time as the Director of the Raleigh chapter of Fairways for Warriors. Additionally, he volunteers for other Special Operations Forces (SOF)-focused nonprofit organizations as needed.

I am currently serving in the Army reserve at the rank of Sergeant First Class. I deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 where I was wounded and received the purple heart. In 2013 I was honorably discharged from service and transferred into the Army Reserve. I enjoy spending time watching my daughter play sports and spending time on the golf course with her. I have dedicated my time as the Raleigh Chapter Director. I am also involved with other Veteran Non-profit Organizations. My goal is to further the reach of Fairways for Warriors and gain national recognition. Bringing more awareness and allowing us to help many more combat wounded veterans that haven’t yet heard of us. 

Buddy was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina. He served in the US Navy as a special operator on Seal Team 1.

After returning home from the military duties, he immediately started working at Jacksonville Country Club where he started working on his PGA career. He has a comprehensive record of successfully managing all phases of golf properties and development. 

After devoting 38 years to the golf industry, he decided to retire. He enjoys playing golf, and spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He will now be dedicating his time as the Raleigh Chapter Director of Fairways for Warriors where he can help his fellow veterans fight their unseen wounds.

Originally from New York, Mike is a father of six, currently residing in North Carolina with his wife and children. As the founder of two companies, he dedicates his time to his true passion: educating people about health through the principles of biophysics. A long-time supporter of the veteran community, Mike joined Fairways for Warriors in 2022 as a way of giving back to the veterans for whom he has immense respect and appreciation.

Tia Bergeron, who served as a Military Police Officer in the Army during Desert Storm, resides in Pawleys Island, SC, with her husband, Chris. After an 11-year tenure as a Business Manager at a Montessori Charter School, she is now working as a Real Estate Agent. Tia enjoys golfing and spending time at the beach. She is also committed to her role as the Director of the Grand Strand Chapter of Fairways for Warriors, where she looks forward to making significant contributions.

Keith Chase boasts an extensive career spanning over 34 years in Law Enforcement. He retired in 2000, as a Special Agent with the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID), after initially serving eight years as a Military Policeman. During his career, Chase was part of the CID teams involved in Operations Joint Endeavor and Joint Guard, the NATO peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He currently serves as the Advisory Board Chairman for the Grand Strand SC Chapter of Fairways for Warriors.

Adrian enlisted in the Army as an Armor Crewman and later served as a Logistics Officer, serving two combat tours in Afghanistan.  After being medically retired, he was looking for an organization to continue taking care of Soldiers and to dedicate his time.  Fairways For Warriors was exactly what he needed, helping him through some tough times and re-kindling his love for the game and life.  Adrian is married with two children.

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Jay, an Iraq War veteran, retired from the USAF due to severe injuries sustained from a roadside blast/IED while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Following his military service, he embarked on a 16-year civilian career, eventually retiring from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as an Immigration Officer. On May 23, 2013, Jay was retroactively honored as the first "wounded warrior" to graduate from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). He also holds a degree from the University of South Florida, where he graduated with honors.

Oz, a combat-disabled retired veteran, resides in St. Augustine, FL. During his time in the U.S. Navy, he learned scuba diving and later served for twenty-four years in the Joint Intelligence Community, traveling to global hotspots. At 15, he started a landscaping business, which he sold at 18 to finance his college education in economics. After earning his degree, Oz joined the Navy to see the world. Post-military retirement, he spent eight years in Maui as a dive instructor before moving to Northeast FL to be closer to family. Oz also serves as a sacristan at his local parish and prides himself on being adept at juggling tasks and multitasking. His passion lies in helping veterans discover a love for golf and find purpose in their lives.

Travis, who is a U.S. Air Force veteran, dedicated 14 years to Security Forces and then 10 years as a Contracting Officer before retiring in 2013. A native of Idaho Falls, ID, he now resides in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Presently, he works as a Facility Manager at BAE Systems. In his leisure time, Travis enjoys golfing and cigars. He is also committed to his role as the Director of the Northwest Florida Fairways for Warriors Chapter, where he anticipates making significant contributions.

As a retired U.S. Army 1SG, Carlos dedicated 36 years to service, including five deployments. His final assignment was as a Detainee NCOIC in Camp Cropper, Iraq, and a Movement Control NCOIC.  He’s been married to Yolanda Dominguez for 45 years, and is blessed with four children, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Following his father's passing in 2022, Carlos took over the leadership of his golf group, which meets every Tuesday.  The members range in age from 88 to 52 years old. It's now his honor to serve as the Texas Chapter Director. Throughout his military career, he’s always prioritized the soldiers' best interests, a commitment he continues in his current role.  Carlos is here to offer help, assistance, and support to other chapter directors whenever needed. Hoorah! Airborne leads the way.