Who We Are

We are volunteers, many of whom have served in the US military, who donate their time, talents and treasure to further the vision of Buck Bedard. Our volunteers have experience guiding others on hunting and fishing trips, boating, hiking, camping, cooking, outdoor survival, archery, and shooting sports and attending outdoor sporting events. The activities and adventures sponsored by The Buck Bedard Outdoor Foundation are supported by donations (either monetary or goods) from individuals, organizations and businesses in our local communities as well as fund raising events. There are minimal operating costs so over 90% of the monies received goes directly to fund activities and adventures for our recipients.

Board Members

President: Donna Richardson, Capt USN
Vice President: Chad Smith, USN
Secretary: Vikki Werner
Treasurer: Scott Mattox, USMC

Board of Directors:

Austin Watts – Recipient Coordinator
James Werner – USMC Hunt Coordinator 
Ryan Werner – USMC Fundraising Coordinator
Kort Johnson – USMC
Shannon Coggins – Media Coordinator
Connor Nass – Special Events Coordinator
Phil Eomurian – Volunteer Coordinator
Ike Richardson – RDML, USN
Scott Mattox – USMC
Bob Olson

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Committee Volunteers:

Mandy Monroe
Kelcie Watts
Samantha Werner
Kristyn Lommason
Beth Bennett
Greg Veire
Jason Anichowski
Russ Raymond
Jake Raymond
Iley Kickhofel
Robert Werner
Tom McGrath
Joe Norman
Scott Armstrong
John Armstrong

Emil “Buck” Bedard, a native of Argyle, Minnesota, is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps. Upon retirement he and his family relocated for the last time and became permanent residents of Las Vegas Nevada. After arrival he became involved in a number of community initiatives such as helping bring the USO to our Las Vegas airport. As a veteran and an avid outdoorsman he has been a key supporter of a number of veteran and wildlife organizations. With the establishment of the Buck Bedard Outdoor Foundation and the help of a dedicated executive board he is changing the lives of veterans, first responders, young adults and children by giving them a lifetime of opportunities to learn about the outdoors and experience it as never before.

Founders

Emil “Buck” Bedard, LtGen USMC Ret
Issac E. Richardson, USN
Donna Richardson, USN
Thomas J. McGrath, USMC
Ryan G Werner, USMC
Robert Werner
Chad Smith, USN
Austin J. Watts
Joseph Norman, USMC/USN
Scott Mattox, USMC
Jason Anichowski
James C. Werner, USMC

Kelcie Watts
Vikki Werner
Samantha A. Werner, USMC
Sheri Goldstrom
Arthur Goldstrom
Marian Hinebaugh
Cal Hinebaugh
Mandy Monroe, USAF
Shannon Coggins
Corey Coggins, USN
Brian Dunne
Connor Nass