Michael A Focareto III (Chief Executive Officer/Founder/Director)

Michael A Focareto III is a Disabled Veteran of the US Navy (1988 - 1992) serving in the 1st Gulf War. Michael was a Naval Nuclear Engineer aboard the USS Virginia (CGN-38). He was born into a military family. Both of Michael's Grandfathers saw action during World War II. Michael (Tee) A Focareto saw action in Africa while his bother Anthony saw it at the Battle of the Bulge. His other Grandfather George (The Bull) Kali (Life Time Member of the VFW) was in the Merchant Marines during World War II and ships he was on were sunk 4 times. Michael's father Michael (Mickey) Focareto Jr. is a Disabled Veteran who served in the US Air Force during the Viet Nam era. Michael has several uncles and cousins who have also served in the US Armed Forces.

Michael attended Arizona State University (1993 - 1998) and received his Bachelor of Science in Computers and Information Systems. He's currently attending Arizona State University pursuing a Master of Science in Information Management. Besides being committed to this foundation he's also a Senior Engineer at Infor Global Solutions. Needless to say he's very busy but is having the time of his life ;-) Head down move forward!

Butch Hogan (Vice President/Director)

Butch Hogan is a disabled 10 year veteran of the US Army (1985-1995) serving in the first Gulf War, and in duty stations at Ft. Dix New Jersey, Grand Island Nebraska, Red Stone Arsenal Alabama, Friedberg Germany, Ft. Hood Texas with the 1st Cavalry, and Ft. Lewis Washington with the 7th Infantry Division, 9th Infantry regiment.

Butch grew up in a very patriotic family, where service to country and community was not just important, but a way of life. Butch's grandfather served during WWII in England, his father was in law enforcement while Butch was growing up, and became the chief of police in the city he last worked at before retirement. Butch's brother Shane also served in the Army with him and shared duty stations in Grand Island Nebraska, Germany and Ft. Hood Texas as well as being part of both the first and second Gulf Wars, as well as being a volunteer fire fighter. Outside of his immediate family, Butch has several cousins that have served in the US. Armed Forces and other relatives in law enforcement and fire services.

Butch is current a business owner (1995-present), with his company providing custom built online applications for clients, as well as web hosting and design services.

Chris Blindheim (Chief Financial Officer/Director)

Chris Blindheim is a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps (1983-1986). He grew up in Seattle Washington and is the son of a Marine Veteran. Chris graduated boot camp with honors and was promoted to Private First Class. Completed Infantry Training School at Camp Pendleton where he received the 0311 MOS. Chris was sent to Fort Huachuca Arizona for cross training in early warning devises, ground sensors SCAMP. He then was sent off to Okinawa Japan for 3 years. While I was in Okinawa, he received 2 more meritorious promotions to the rank of Corporal. Chris attended RIP School and got his 3rd MOS as a Recon Marine. He was honorable discharged in 1986 as a Corporal up for Sgt.

Chris currently is a business owner (1998-present) in Arizona of a construction company that specializes in drilling, excavation and shoring

Edward Rausch (VP Strategic Relations/Director)

Proud son of an honorably discharged Marine of the Vietnam War. Four years of college - Kinesiology, current: working for Hospitality Performance Network, has worked within the hospitality industry for 10+ years. Worked for the Arizona Diamondbacks & Phoenix Suns for 2 years prior…in charge of inventory levels and merchandising.

Dwayne Somers (VP Marketing/Director)

Dwayne D Somers survives his father who proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps in its Artillery Division.  He also has close ties with an Uncle who served 2 tours in Vietnam.  His Uncle served with the Unites States Army as well as with the United States Air Force.  Dwayne also has a cousin who served during the first gulf war with the United States Navy as a Seebee.   He has the utmost respect for all of those who have sacrificed themselves for the freedom's we all enjoy today and will enjoy tomorrow.

Dwayne graduated from Arizona State University (98) with a bachelor's degree in English.  As well as being one of the top salespersons in the 4th largest corporation in the world, he has earned several accolades and certificates in each position held.  Dwayne has been working in internet sales and marketing for the past 8 years with an additional 8 years of sales previous to moving to the virtual world.  Along with being the Sales Manager for an up and coming online credit card processing company, and owning his own consulting company, he is committed to the success of this companies current and future goals.

Michael (Mickey) A. Focareto Jr. (Director)

Michael (Mickey) A. Focareto was born into a military family with his father (Tony) serving over 6 years in Africa, while serving his wife (Helen) helped make tanks at Cleveland Tank. She was welder, test driver and made sure the turrets worked. Many people forget the contribution women made during WWII but Mickey reminds people daily. His Uncle (Anthony) was one of the battling bastards of Bastogne, even today how they survived is beyond him.

Mickey joined the Air Force in 1967 and served proudly maintaining aircraft after they came back from missions over Vietnam.  After his Honorable Medical Discharge, Mickey started a family and has 3 beautiful children. While attending college he went into with his father starting a manufacturing plant. Mickey eventually became President and maintained it for 25 years.

Mickey’s injuries from the service forced him to retire and move to Arizona where he became actively involved at the V. A. hospital. Doing rehab volunteer work has proved to be one of the most rewarding contributions he's made in his life. Being a Director for the Veteran Tickets Foundation has his day quite filled. New ideas and plans are being formed everyday and he sees the Foundations future as limitless.

Paul Jarvis (Director)

Paul Jarvis is a disabled veteran who served in the USAF (1990-1994).  Paul was a member of the elite US Air Force Combat Control Special Operations Team during Desert Storm 1st Gulf War.  Both of Paul’s grandfathers served in the military, one with the US Navy Seabee’s, and the other in the US Army where he participated in the June 6th invasion of Normandy during WWII, and received the Purple Heart.  Paul’s uncle served 3 tours during Vietnam War with the US Army Special Forces 5th Group.

After the military service Paul received his Industrial Engineering Degree from Marshall University and then an MBA from West Virginia University.  Paul spent 7 years working with BP Oil and then Shell Oil, before starting OILKLEEN International, Inc. in 2005, which is the developer of high speed electrostatic filtration technology.  OILKLEEN has currently been working with the US Navy with oil filtration technology and is dedicated to helping Veterans who have served for the United States of America