Kim Archer

Kim Archer

Chapter President

Kim is a combat veteran and dedicated advocate for the veteran community, serving as an ambassador with the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and President of the Veterans Beer Club. Kim is deeply committed to supporting fellow veterans through community engagement, mentorship, and outreach. Passionate about helping service members transition into civilian careers, Kim focuses especially on guiding veterans into opportunities in IT and cybersecurity, empowering them with the skills and direction needed for long-term success.

Denny Veale

Denny Veale

Chapter Ambassodor

Denny is a Senior Recruiter and Talent Partner with 20+ years of leadership experience, including 24 years of service in the U.S. Air Force. Trusted advisor to senior leaders, managing full‑cycle recruitment from requisition design through offer negotiation and onboarding across complex, regulated environments. Known for independent judgment, compliance‑driven execution, and building strong partnerships with hiring leaders to deliver consistent, high‑quality hiring outcomes.

Sam Westfall

Sam Westfall

Social Media Manager

Sam Westfall is a U.S. Army veteran (M1 Abrams Tank Mechanic, 1994–2001) and founder of Valor Archery Challenge and Archery N Motion, leveraging 20+ years in IT and a bachelor's in IT Management from Colorado Technical University to build proprietary moving-target platforms that pioneer archery-based therapy for veterans. After being medically separated due to a catastrophic injury, he turned to archery as personal therapy and now channels that resilience into executing rugged event logistics across the Colorado Rockies. He serves as an Ambassador for the Colorado Springs Veterans Beer Club and IVMF, and has completed programs including DAV Patriot Boot Camp, Bunker Labs Veterans in Residence, Warrior Rising Academy, and The Rosie Network—working to establish a national standard for outdoor veteran engagement through "Meditation in Motion."

Kelli Kocak

Kelli Kocak

Promotions & Marketing

A proud member of a multi-branch military family who is dedicated to supporting Veterans through suicide prevention and career transition programs - helping them thrive both personally and professionally.

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