Chief Operations Officer
Location: Gatesville, TX
National Volunteer Positions: Chief Operations Officer & Board President (2005-2008, 2017)
Joined Organization: 2005
Skills: Leadership, Operational Management, Accounting, Non-profit management, Bookkeeping, Fundraising, Marketing, Event Management, Human Resources
Current Employer: Retired
Employers: Illinois Bell/Ameritech, Arkansas Bank & Trust, Dixon Realty, H&R Block, CASA Garland County
Why “Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet” was Established: “In Loving Memory” of my father Coy H Spurlin – US Army WWII Veteran and husband John T Dominik – US Army Vietnam Era Veteran plus honoring those who have served our country honorably and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our Constitution and others’ freedoms here at home and around the world.
Professional/Military/Veteran Organizations:
- Life Member VFW Ladies Auxiliary,
- Life Member Women of the Moose,
- Life Member Soldiers’ Angels,
- Member Patriot Guard Riders,
- Honorary Member C49 Special Forces Association,
- Member GuideStar Advisory Board.
Awards/Certifications Recognition:
- 2014: Volunteer of the Year via Home Instead Senior Care Services, Temple TX
- 2009: US Army Freedom Team Salute Commendation
- 2007: Presidential Volunteer Service Award – Gold
- 2007: Presidential Volunteer Service Award – Call to Service
- 2007: Arkansas Governor’s Volunteer Excellence Award
- 2006: Presidential Volunteer Service Award – Bronze
- 2004: National Special Forces Association for volunteer service as Admin Assistant to the National SFA President
- 1996: National Special Forces Association for volunteer service with the Operation Bank “Coast to Coast Walk”
Interests: military support, animals, veterans support, management training, new technology, helping others
Updated: 3 January 2018