Board of Directors

  • John Oglesby

    Executive director

    John graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1992. After serving 12 years active duty in the navy as an F-18 pilot, he flew F-16s with the Air Force Reserve until retiring in 2014. He has done four tours of duty in Iraq and now works as a pilot for Southwest Airlines. John tries to maximize his time with his wife Holly and two sons Matthew and Cosmo. 

  • Dawn Rowe

    Secretary

    Dawn lives in Yucca Valley, CA where she raised her two children, Blake and Caitlin.  Her late husband, Captain Alan Rowe, was an active duty Marine stationed in 29 Palms when he was killed action in Iraq in 2004.  She is involved with local non-profit organizations, off-road desert racing, camping, and skiing.  Dawn is the San Bernardino County Supervisor (3rd District).  Dawn and her children have been a part of the Knights of Heroes family since 2008.

  • paul huffman

    treasurer

    Paul served 28 years in the United States Air Force as a commander and F-15/F-16 fighter pilot.  He retired as a Colonel in 2014 and now serves as General Manager for OrePac Building Products Denver.  Paul is a 1986 USAFA graduate and holds an MBA.  He lives in Monument, Colorado, with his wife Angela and two daughters, Madeliene and Aubrey.  Fly fishing, skiing, golfing and classic are his favorite pastimes.

  • Jason Ausdemore

    Member at large

    Jason is a Dallas based First Officer for Southwest Airlines and a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve stationed in Fort Worth, Texas. He loves spending time with his wife Sara, and their daughters Savanna and Siena. They reside in Dallas, Texas and enjoy getting together with nearby family and exploring all of the activities the region has to offer. 

  • heather reilly

    Heather is the mother of 3 young military men, 2 Air Force (Johnny and Ray) and 1 Army (Billy).  She has been a realtor in Colorado for 24 years and currently resides in Larkspur, CO with her husband Mark.  Heather loves all things outdoors, especially fly fishing, camping, hiking, travel, golf and skiing.  She loves to serve the Lord by serving others and reflecting in his love.

  • Kensi Witt - Honorary board member

    Kensington (Kensi) Witt is a 7th grade student at the Fine Arts Academy in Atascadero, California where she is an honor student.  She has a passion for animals and has been a member of 4-H for eight years.  She has been the Officer of the Community Service project the past three years.  She enjoys showing her registered Nigerian dairy goats, meat goat and sheep at local shows and fairs.  Kensington lives on a 2-acre farm with her parents, younger sister and brother and her grandparents.  Kensi was added to the board because of her love and dedication to Knights of Heroes Foundation, displayed through her continued fundraising and public awareness efforts.