Brady Shoemate

Brady Shoemate is a retired Multimodality Technologist with over two decades of experience in diagnostic imaging. As one of the first PET/CT technologists in the country, his extensive background in Nuclear medicine, Nuclear cardiology, X-ray and Fluoroscopy has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of various health issues, particularly those affecting veterans.
 
Brady's interest in veterans began early in life, inspired by a family of veterans. This passion was further solidified during his service in the United States Coast Guard, where he forged deep connections with his fellow servicemen. These friendships continue to drive his commitment to advocating for the health and well-being of veterans and first responders with a focus on the unique challenges they face daily.
 
An avid sports fan and animal lover, Brady enjoys beach days, hiking, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Kathy Shoemate

Kathy is a dedicated full-time administrator of a kindergarten through eighth-grade school in Ventura. Prior to that, Kathy taught at the same school for 20 years. She has also served as the Executive Director and board member of the American Heart Association of Ventura County. A two-time Volunteer of the Year for the American Heart Associations Oxnard/Port Hueneme Chapter, Kathy's commitment to service is evident.

Driven by her passion for community service and her respect for those who serve the country, Kathy co-founded the Ventura 4 Veterans Relief Project with her husband, Brady.

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Kathy and Brady have two grown children. In her free time Kathy enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family.

Doug Colborn

Doug is a retired high school teacher, Athletic Director, and coach with nearly 30 years of experience. He discovered his passion for coaching youth baseball in 1991, which led him to pursue a career in teaching and coaching. While he enjoys all sports, baseball remains his primary focus, having played Division One in college. Before his teaching career, Doug worked as a cabinet maker and carpenter.

Doug's true passion is fishing. He seizes every opportunity to jump on his boat and visit the beautiful Channel Islands. Committed to supporting veterans and first responders, Doug draws inspiration from his father, who served in the Marine Corps.

Doug and his wife, Laurel, are lifelong residents of the Ventura area. They currently live in Ojai and enjoy spending their free time with their three children and their grandson.

Keith Kohr

Keith served as an Avionics Communications Tech in the United States Air Force from 1985 to 1989. Following his military service, Keith embarked on a long and fulfilling career at Camrosa Water District in Camarillo, where he worked as a Senior Services Technician for many years.

Now enjoying his well-deserved retirement, Keith spends his free time with family and friends, often indulging in his favorite pastime of fishing at Clear Lake.

Keith shares his life with his high school sweetheart, Sabrina, to whom he has been married for many years. Together, they have raised three wonderful adult sons.

David Songer

David Songer is a U.S. Air Force veteran and honorable retired law enforcement professional, with 36 years of public service. He and his wife co-founded a company that provides safety training to schools, churches, non-profits, and various businesses. This training includes firearms handling, carry concealed weapons (CCW) certifications, active attack/shooter presentations, threat assessments, emergency action planning, and CPR/First Aid/AED certifications.

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Dave's passion also includes serving others. He and his family have participated on numerous mission trips to Mexico and Africa. Dave and his wife were also co-directors of the Ventura chapter for For the Children (formerly Royal Family Kids), a national non-profit that provides a week-long summer camp for children in the foster care system.

As a board member of Ventura 4 Veterans, Dave is honored to use his gifts and talents to provide services and assistance to our military and public service communities.