AALBSF Board of Directors
Chris Israel
FOUNDER / DIRECTOR
Chris, a veteran with the 82nd Airborne division of the Army, has been active in veteran groups and charities since his honorable discharge from service in 1997. After years of participating in some wonderful organizations, he decided to focus his time and energy on combining two of his passions, surf fishing and veteran's activities and AALBSF was born.
Mike Barnes
DIRECTOR
Mike grew up in Louisiana and the Texas Gulf Coast with a passion for outdoors and fishing. His knowledge about land based shark fishing and assuring that equipment used is adaptable to the needs of those one each trip is instrumental in the success of AALBSF.
Rachelle Romines
DIRECTOR
Rachelle's extensive experience in marketing, fundraising and business administration allows her to serve AALBSF in achieving their primary mission of building comradery and a community for United States Veterans and active military.
Brandon Romines
DIRECTOR
Melissa Blizzard
DIRECTOR
Faith and serving people are at the heart of what she does, and her husband of 25 years, 23 year old daughter, and 10 year old daughter are what keeps her motivated. She is driven, compassionate, and always up for a challenge. When she is not guiding programs, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking and baking, sewing and quilting, or learning something new. She has held roles in project management, production, materials, and client relations. With over 20 years of dedication to the National Exchange Club, she has raised her daughters to focus on the same goals. While all community service is important, projects specifically regarding veterans, active military are her passion. She has also held multiple positions on both national and local levels of several nonprofit organizations .
David Blizzard
DIRECTOR
David has been a member of several community based non-profits for over 20rys. With a passionate will to serve and care for his community, he brings his leadership abilities, event organizing and fundraising experience, will give AALBSF a solid foundation. David knows the pride of service to protect our community as a volunteer firefighter