Deborah Riordan, President
Deb is a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran's Mom, mother of 3 sons and has 5 grandchildren. She works with her husband and oldest son in the family's dairy nutrition business. Deb and her husband Tim enjoy spending time at their cabin in Huntington and traveling. She serves as Co-chair of our annual Star Spangled Ball Fundraiser and is on the planning committees for both the Central Valley Veterans' Stand Down and the Central Valley Women's Stand Up. She also serves on several other veteran community organization committees in the Fresno/Clovis area |
Chelsea McCliment, Secretary
Chelsea is the daughter and granddaughter of U.S. Navy Veterans. In Chelsea’s spare time she enjoys hiking, trying new places to eat, hanging out with her family, friends and her handsome dog, Shadow. Chelsea serves as Secretary of the Board and the Chairman of the Spring Fundraiser Committee who put on the annual Vino For Our Vets event. Chelsea serves on the board because “being able to help United States veterans who have been over looked by the system is the least that I can do to give back to those who fight or have fought for our beautiful country!” |
Alex Riordan, Treasurer
Alex is project manager for a local dairy environmental consulting firm. He is also a Reserve Deputy with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. He and his wife recently welcomed a sweet baby boy. He is committed to supporting our local valley veterans in the memory of those that we have lost. He serves as Treasurer and committee member the annual Star Spangled Ball Fundraiser. |
Kayla Unruh, Board Member
Kayla is the daughter of an Army veteran and her brother, aunt and grandpa served in the Air Force. It's no surprise she loves our veterans! Kayla is employed by Clovis Unified School District where she is a Program Supervisor for Child Development Department. She serves as Co-Chair of our annual Star Spangled Ball event. She is also the Social Media and Communications contact. |
Sarah Brown-Monroe, Board member
Sarah joined our board after working closely with Central Valley Veterans through her volunteer work with , Central Valley American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces. She is the Volunteer/VAVS rep/Veterans along with her partner "Freckles" ARC K9 Action Team and Therapy Dog. Her son proudly serves in the U.S. Army! She officiates high school wrestling and baseball throughout the valley. Sarah has already stepped in to co-chair our Stand Down Committee. |
Christofer Thrailkill, Board Member
Christofer is a retired U. S. Navy veteran and is a member of local Veterans of Foreign War and American Legion service groups. Cristofer also volunteers at the VA Hospital with Community Services and No Veteran Dies Alone programs. He serves as part of the Cigar Fest committee as well as helping whenever possible with day to day requests. |