Lucas Lewis, Founder and President
US Army 2004-2008
The impetus behind the development of Project Gallantly Forward is the life experience of its founder and president, Lucas Lewis, …[click for more]
Contact: Lucas@projectgallantlyforward.org
Christine Lewis, Co-Founder and Secretary/Treasurer
Christine and Lucas Lewis, founder and president of Project Gallantly
Forward, were married in 2006 one week after Lucas returned from his first
deployment to Iraq, which was 13 months long…[click for more]
christine@projectgallantlyforward.org
Dr. Mark Miller, US Army 2002-2007
Mark served with 1/23 Infantry, 6″ Cav, and 2nd Ranger Battalion out of Fort Lewis, WA. His last deployment led to injuries that no longer allowed him to serve in the same capacity. The injuries may have ended his time as a soldier, but it led to a continued…[click for more]
Seth Kizer, USMC 2003-2007
Seth was deployed to Fallujah Iraq August 04- March 05 with Cssb-1. While in the Marine Corps he filled various logistics roles in garrison with heavy equipment and supply. While deployed he was part of convoy operations in and around FOB Camp Fallujah…[click for more]
Chris Welch
Chris has spent the majority of his career working with technology and has used his knowledge and experience to assist nonprofits in the Chattanooga area. He has lived in the Soddy Daisy area for more than 22 years. …[click for more]
Zach Latham, Ethics Officer
Zach Latham is a Tennessee native who’s interested in helping his community and those who have served. Personally, Zach lives in Soddy-Daisy, TN and enjoys the company of his wife, Ashley, and two girls: Ella and Livi. As a family, they enjoy boating, camping, and spending time together…[click for more]
Travis Uptegrove, US Navy 1997-2008
Married with 4 boys, Travis spent 11 years in the US Navy as an Electrician’s Mate. He served onboard the USS Harry S Truman where he deployed for two Mediterranean deployments, including Operation Iraqi Freedom…[click for more]
Chris Dooley, Air Force 1983-2013
Chris is a 30-year retired Judge Advocate specializing in International and Operations Law. During that time, he lived overseas for around twenty years in England, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Korea, and Afghanistan…[click for more]
Honorary Board
Carl Pendergrass, US Navy 1968-1972
“I just recently got my disability, and so many chemicals and other things I was exposed to that has caused my health conditions. I meet so many veterans that have little or no benefits because of the red tape you have to go through. I’m hoping I can be helpful to other veterans!!”