Meet the people who make Bogey Free Club possible—our dedicated Directors and passionate ​Team Members working together to support veterans and wounded warriors through adaptive sports and activities.

Thomas Stricklin

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Thomas is a Marine Corps veteran who was medically retired and turned to adaptive sports after his service-related injuries made it difficult to continue the traditional sports he loved growing up. Through teaching disc golf to wounded warriors for many years, he has seen how adaptive sports can restore confidence, build resilience, and foster community. He is passionate about helping service members discover the joy, camaraderie, and healing that the sport can bring.

Kristen Womac Stricklin

Co-Founder & President

Kristen has been instructing disc golf to veterans and wounded warriors for over a decade, helping them build confidence, find community, and experience the healing benefits of adaptive sports. As the spouse of a Marine Corps veteran, she brings a personal understanding of military life and the challenges service members and their families face. Kristen is dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities where veterans, wounded warriors, and active-duty service members can connect, grow, and thrive through adaptive sports and activities.

Collins Nance

Director

Collins is a U.S. Army veteran and former combat medic who has experienced firsthand the role adaptive sports can play in recovery. As a disabled veteran, he brings powerful perspective and a deep commitment to helping others find strength and camaraderie through disc golf.

Rob Pulley

Director

Rob serves his local community as a volunteer firefighter and brings that same spirit of service to Bogey Free Club. As a Director, he is dedicated to supporting veterans and wounded warriors while advancing the mission of adaptive sports.

TEAM BOGEY FREE BRAND AMBASSADORS

From athletes to advocates, our Brand Ambassadors represent the heart of Bogey Free, connecting with communities and inspiring veterans and wounded warriors through adaptive sports and activities.

ROBYN FORTIN

Robyn is the Texas Tour Coordinator for the Soldier Recovery Unit soldiers and brings over a decade of experience working with wounded warriors across all forms of adaptive sports. As a military spouse, she understands firsthand what it means to support and serve her husband while he is still active in the Army, and she helps wounded warriors find healing and community through sports and activities.

MICHAEL VRBA

Michael is a Marine Corps veteran and professional disc golfer who brings his skills and passion to inspire veterans and wounded warriors. He has also served as a disc golf instructor at Bogey Free Club events, helping participants experience the healing and camaraderie of adaptive sports.

MERIDITH BARNES

Meridith is a PDGA professional disc golfer who uses her expertise to inspire and engage veterans and wounded warriors. She helps promote the healing and community-building power of adaptive sports through Bogey Free Club and has served as an instructor at our events.

CATHERINE CASTILLO

Catherine has been a competitive disc golfer for many years and is the founder of The Southern Birdies, a women’s disc golf club in Houston. She brings her experience and passion for the sport to inspire veterans and wounded warriors through adaptive disc golf having served as an instructor at our clinics and events.

CHANCE NELSON

Chance is a Navy veteran and a longtime PDGA member, having competed in over 100 events since 2010. He brings his experience and dedication to disc golf to inspire veterans and wounded warriors through adaptive sports.

WILL RUSSELL

Will is a Marine Corps veteran and a competitive disc golfer with over 180 PDGA events under his belt. He is also an accomplished pickleball player and has served as a disc golf instructor at Bogey Free Club clinics, helping veterans and wounded warriors experience the healing power of the sport.

RACHEL SHANKS

Rachel is originally from Scotland and discovered disc golf in Texas in 2020 and has since competed in over 60 PDGA events, earning 22 career wins. A passionate supporter of Bogey Free Club, she actively promotes our events and programs for veterans and wounded warriors.

MICHAEL WOODARD

Michael is a Marine Corps veteran, professional disc golfer, firefighter and a PDGA member since 2015 with 191 events and 46 career wins. He has served as a disc golf instructor at Bogey Free Club clinics for Soldier Recovery Units, helping veterans and wounded warriors experience the healing power of the sport.

RENET WOODARD

Renet is a Marine Corps veteran, Registered Nurse, and competitive disc golfer with over 129 PDGA events and 62 career wins. She brings her expertise and passion for the sport to inspire veterans and wounded warriors through adaptive disc golf.

COLTON LAWLESS

Colton is the 2025 PDGA World Champion in the Mixed Junior 15 Division who has since transitioned his Disc golf career to become a professional. A proud supporter of the military, he uses his skills and platform to inspire veterans and wounded warriors through disc golf.

JEREMY LOWELL

Jeremy is a U.S. Army veteran having served as combat medic and is a passionate supporter of disc golf. He also owns a business that assists veterans, and he uses his experience to inspire and connect veterans and wounded warriors through Bogey Free Club’s programs.

MJ COOPER

MJ is a U.S. Army (ret) veteran, professional disc golfer, and PDGA member since 2004. A dedicated advocate for the sport, he uses his extensive experience to promote disc golf and inspire veterans and wounded warriors through adaptive sports programs with Bogey Free Club.

STEPHEN RODGERS

Stephen has been a PDGA member since 2009 and is a passionate supporter of the military. He helps promote adaptive disc golf and inspires veterans and wounded warriors through his involvement with Bogey Free Club.

MONTE BRUINGTON

Monte has been a PDGA member for over a decade and is deeply committed to supporting the military community. He has also served as a disc golf instructor at Bogey Free Club clinics, helping veterans and wounded warriors experience the healing power of adaptive sports.

RUSTY THE DG DOG

​Rusty, the beloved pup of Michael and Renet Woodard, may not fetch discs—but he fetches smiles! With a wag, a nuzzle, and plenty of love, he keeps spirits high for veterans, volunteers, and players alike.

aaron hullum

Aaron has been a PDGA member for over 20 years and is a dedicated supporter of our military community. His passion for disc golf and commitment to giving back make him a valued advocate for Bogey Free Club’s mission.

jason martin

Jason has been a PDGA member since 2011 and is a proud supporter of our military community. He has served as an instructor at our disc golf clinics for wounded warriors, sharing his knowledge of the sport to help others heal, connect, and grow through adaptive disc golf.

russell gardner

Russell is an incredible supporter of our military and a true champion of the Bogey Free Club mission. His passion, dedication, and enthusiasm for serving those who’ve served inspire everyone around him. We’re deeply grateful for all he’s done to advance our mission and support the veteran community through the power of adaptive sports and activities.

William robinson

William served in the U.S. Army and was the first Soldier Recovery Unit participant to join the Bogey Free Club team. He first connected with our mission at the 1st Annual Save Our Soldiers and Texas Tour in 2022 and has returned every year since. Through his recovery journey, William has fully embraced the sport of disc golf and the spirit of Bogey Free Club—showing how the game can inspire healing, purpose, and community.

javier hernandez

Javier is an active-duty U.S. Army soldier who first connected with Bogey Free Club through our Save Our Soldiers and Texas Tour events in 2022. He has returned to every event since, embracing the game of disc golf as a powerful part of his recovery and resilience. Javier continues to serve his country while inspiring others through his dedication to the sport and unwavering support for the veteran community.

winchester

Winchester takes his role as Office Inspector very seriously—no box goes unchecked, no keyboard goes unwalked, and no snack goes unnoticed. When he’s not supervising operations (or napping on them), he keeps the team smiling with his charm and curiosity. Every good mission needs a little feline oversight, and Winchester makes sure Bogey Free runs purr-fectly.