Dick Lynch
Founder & Managing Director
Dick Lynch is the founder and president of Impact Player Partners. Prior to founding Impact Player Partners Dick produced executive leadership conferences and authored a book on leadership. He resides in Cincinnati, OH with his wife of twenty years and four children.
“Every American owes an emotional and financial debt to our wounded War on Terror heroes. It’s an honor facilitating a mechanism for all Americans to repay a debt to these brave young men and women that can never be fully repayed.” Dick
Jim Hoelker Chairman
Jim is the President and CEO of J&L Distributors and International Product Group. He resides in Sugar Land, Texas with his wife of 25 years Patty and their four children.
“I am proud to serve those who have answered the highest call of service to others.” Jim
Larry Boyd
Larry is co-founder and Managing Principal of Oak Bridge Financial, LLC. He was raised as an “Air Force Brat”, and his son is currently at Fort Rucker Alabama in Army Apache Helicopter Flight School.
Larry and his wife, Brenda, married in 1981 and in addition to their son, have a daughter. Since 2005, Larry continues to serve as the 5K Co-Chairman.
“In 2004, when asked if I could help, I had no hesitation. I am humbled to serve in whatever capacity I can to recognize and help our Heroes and their families.” Larry
Ed Hare
Ed is the owner of a private investment and consulting company focused in the energy industry. Ed and his wife Debra reside in Sugar Land, Texas.
“Service to God and country by the men and women of the US Armed Forces deserves our highest praise and continual support. It’s a privilege to be a part of the Impact A Hero team in service to America’s wounded and severely disabled heroes in the war on terror.” Ed
James Johnson
Staff Sergeant James Johnson was born in Lake Charles, LA, in 1977. He graduated from McNeese State University, in Lake Charles, with a B.A. in Elementary Education. James began a career as an elementary teacher before being deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
“I am proud to serve those who have answered the highest call of service to others.” James
Rod Long
Rod is the Co-Founder and President of Team Trident LLC. He graduated from Texas A&M University and went on active duty in the Marine Corps in 1988. He lives in Cypress, Texas and is the proud father of an 18 year old daughter and 16 year old son.
“Service and sacrifice above self is the most noble form of love…..those who served and sacrificed for us deserve our never-ending appreciation.” Rod
