Board of Directors
Veterans For Veterans
Rodney Anderson Founder/ Board President
Rod is a 32-year retired Army veteran with three deployments to the Middle East and two humanitarian aid missions to Central America. He served as an Infantryman, Crew Chief on a MEDEVAC helicopter, and Operations NCO. His passion for fishing is only exceeded by the one for his family. He has three children Adam, Steven, Emma, and his wife Deb.
U.S. Army 1983-1996, 2002-2023
Kevin Sullivan Cofounder / Director of Funding
Kevin is a Disabled Marine Corps Veteran. He is a certified crisis intervention counselor and a Veteran readjustment counselor. Kevin served our country in the Gulf war. He is married to his wife Kathy and has 3 children.
Ken P. Chief Financial Officer
Ken is a 20-year Army Veteran that is from New New Hampshire, brought up enjoying the outdoors in the Newfound region. He has a bachelor's Degree in business.
Derek Reiss, Veterans Outreach Coordinator
Derek shares his multi-service experience and experience with Veterans outreach programs. He is married to Jess and has 2 stepsons.
United States Marine Corps 2001-2005
Army National Guard 2007-2023
Bryson Desjardins, Board Secretary
Bryson is proudly serving in the New Hampshire Army National Guard MEDEVAC Unit. He is dedicated to serving our country and community with commitment. When not in uniform, or at work, you will find him immersed in the outdoors with camping, hunting, and fishing. He has dedicated his time to America's greatest resource, our Veterans.
Linda Rautio, Chair, Board of Directors
Linda brings her decades of entrepreneurial experience and her passion for serving the Veteran community. She is a business owner in Manchester, NH, and a Mom to 3 children. Linda joined us in 2024 to honor the memory of her cousin Chris Who served in the Marine Corps
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Volunteers, Staff, and Donors
Come Join us in serving America's greatest asset
Our Staff and volunteers hone their craft to assist our Veterans.
Our staff have spent considerable time to learn the operation and to appreciate what our Veterans have done for our country.
Donor Days
We take donors out for a day of fishing so they can experience what we provide for our Veterans. Most have no idea what a great day they can have! Our trips are a more cost-effective way to get out on the water. We offer more than just fishing!
Come and enjoy a great time!
Nothing beats a great day of spending time on the water with good people.
Capt. Bill Kingston, Boat operator, Marine Compliance Officer
After 6 years of active duty with deployments to the Dominican Republic and Vietnam, Captain Bill Kingston resigned his commission as an aviator in the Marines he entered the airline industry and retired as a DC-9 captain after 31 years. During this time, he developed a love for boats. He would cruise to Canada every summer. *USCG master's license for sail and power with a towing endorsement.For the last 26 years, he worked in the maritime industry upgrading his license to 100 tons.
Our Guests
Come Join us in serving America's greatest asset
Even Pilots can fish
Hard to believe, but yeah they can do more than helicopter stuff.
One of our regulars, SPY
Even a Sergeant Major made the trip!
One of New Hampshire's longest serving Soldiers, and avid fisherman, enjoys a trip with R2R.
Even some old Fishing buddies have come out to support the cause.
Paul Fuller has fished with Rodney for over 20 years. He decided to check us out and make a contribution.
We try to send everyone home with their catch!!
Our volunteers are passionate about what they can do.
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