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| Who We Are |
Meet Our Team of Volunteers
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Ann Johnson, Founder
When Ann knew that her only son, Paul, was going to be stationed in Iraq, she asked some of her friends if they would help support Paul’s company. The response was great and grew! One of her friends, an air traffic controller at Denver International Airport, asked her boss if they could adopt Paul’s group. They ended up sending almost $3,000 worth of goods. Then a mistake was made...the soldiers, thinking that they were thanking the DIA group, addressed their letters in care of DIA. However, all of the supporters didn’t work at DIA, so the letters, after being opened, were sent to Ann to re-address and send out to the appropriate people. In tears reading them, Steve W., a retired LT COL U.S. Air Force Pilot and friend of Ann’s, called and alerted the media of Ann’s efforts and the Adopt A US Soldier program was born. Paul has been redeployed since October, 2006 for his second tour of duty in Iraq. You may contact Ann directly at ann.johnson@adoptaussoldier.org.
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David Hoydic, Web Host and Software Provider
A friend of Ann and her husband, Dave became interested in the Adopt A US Soldier Program after hearing about Ann’s efforts. The owner of Dialyourweb.com, a leading provider of web hosting services, Dave offered to host the Adopt A US Soldier web site (without charge) as well as provide his user-friendly web site creation software and his web conferencing tool for the effort. You may contact Dave at dave.hoydic@adoptaussoldier.org.
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Rebecca Mitchell, Web Site Writer
Rebecca first heard of Ann’s efforts after her Mom directed her to the 850KOA web site to hear Ann’s interview with Roger Hudson. Troubled by the idea that some soldiers don’t receive mail from “home” and many soldiers (in Iraq) feel their efforts are not valued, Rebecca contacted Ann to adopt a soldier. Owner of Write Now Marketing, Rebecca also offered Ann her freelance writing services to aid in the program’s promotion. Rebecca and her husband, Kurt, are excited to “connect” with their “adopted” soldier and are very grateful for the sacrifice and bravery of the US soldiers representing America worldwide. You can contact Rebecca at rebecca.mitchell@adoptaussoldier.org.
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Lauren Janning, Secretary
Lauren is a graduate student and an analyst at US Bank in Cincinnati, OH. Lauren became involved with Adopt A US Soldier after hearing Ann’s interview on 850KOA radio and adopting several soldiers herself. She contacted Ann to asked "What could I do to help?" Lauren looks forward to her continued involvement in this great organization. As far as Lauren is concerned, there isn’t enough any one of us could do for these brave men and women who unselfishly give of themselves and work to preserve our freedoms and the freedoms of those in foreign countries. "I am honored to be a part of "Adopt A US Soldier." Lauren may be reached at lauren.janning@adoptaussoldier.org Diane Pursely, Chief Security Officer & Volunteer Coordinator diane.pursely@adoptaussoldier.org
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