Board of Directors
Doug Rombough
President
Doug is a native of Miller, SD and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, in 1985. He spent 28 years on active duty in the Army, with the last 13 years with Special Operations Forces. Upon graduation from the Naval Test Pilot School in 1997, he was designated an Experimental Test Pilot for the Army. He wore the Army Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Master Aviator Badge, with military ratings in both rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft. He holds a commercial multi-engine airplane and rotary wing rating with the Federal Aviation Administration. His last assignment was Program Executive Officer for Rotary Wing Aircraft at the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). He retired as a Colonel in 2013 and was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM).
After the military, Doug worked in the industry for 11 years, where he was Vice President, Business Development for Logos Technologies, headquartered in Fairfax, VA. Logos is an advanced technology company whose primary customer is the Department of Defense. He retired from Logos in 2024.
He is married to the former Paula Lagge who was raised in Miller and Webster, SD. Doug and Paula own and operate Red Barn Fireworks in Crooks, SD. Doug and Paula’s passion is the outdoors. They enjoy camping, kayaking, mountain biking, ATVing, snowmobiling, hunting, and fishing.
Scott Green
Scott Green enlisted in the South Dakota Army National Guard in 1998 as a Targeting Specialist for the 147th Field Artillery Brigade. He received his commission through the South Dakota Regional Training Institute’s Officer Candidate School. Scott's education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from the University of Sioux Falls and Master of Science in Strategic Leadership from the Black Hills State University.
LTC Green currently serves as the Fire Support Coordinator for the 196th Maneauver Enhancement Brigade in Sioux Falls, SD as a traditional guardsman. He has four deployments including Operation Iraqi Freedom (2005-2006), Operation Iraqi Freedom (2009-2010), Operation Iraqi Freedom (2016) and Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa (2020-2021).
Scott is a Human Resource Specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection. He serves as a Commissioner on the Lincoln County, SD Planning and Zoning Commission and is on the Minnehaha Country Club Membership Committee. Scott as active in the Mockingbird Flying Club, SD National Guard Officer’s Association, National Guard Association of the US, Airplane Owners and Pilots Association, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
He is married to his wife, Dr. Alyssa Green, and they have two children, Maximus and Raymond.
Steve Biteler
Steve is a Sioux Falls native. He graduated from Roosevelt High School 2000 and joined the US Army Reserve as part of the 452nd Ordnance Company. After 2 years he joined with the SD Army National Guard. He was deployed to Iraq in 2005 where he served as a lead truck gunner, then later in 2009 to Kuwait to serve as port security. Throughout his military career he has held a variety of jobs, from ammunition specialist, MLRS crew driver, MLRS Gunner, Ammunition Sergeant, and recruiting retention NCO.
While serving in the guard, Steve spent over 20 years roofing. He started off first working for his grandpa and later started up his own company. Most recently, Steve is serving full time as a Recruiter for the SD Army National Guard as a member of the southeast team in Sioux Falls.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters. He enjoys hunting and is also slightly passionate about Nebraska football.
Mike Schmidt
Mike grew up in the small town of Turton, South Dakota, where he developed a passion for the outdoors. Mike graduated from USD with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a minor in psychology. In 2013, Mike enlisted in the South Dakota Air National Guard. He has spent the last 8 years as a Munitions Specialist, assembling, processing, and inventorying all munitions used by the F-16 fighter jet. Mike deployed to Afghanistan in 2018 and has completed various CONUS deployments/TDY’s throughout his military career.
He currently resides in Sioux Falls with his wife, Ashley and is a fulltime real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty – Sioux Falls.
Nicole Hoiten
Nicole grew up in a military family moving every three years of her life until her family settled in small town Montrose, SD. She joined the Army National Guard while still in high school in Feb 2003 as a 92G, Cook, in the 665 Maintenance Unit out of Mitchell, SD. After some career progression and transitioning to Joint Force Headquarters in Rapid City, SD, Nicole moved to North Carolina and served in both battalion and brigade level units in the North Carolina Army National Guard until she moved back home to South Dakota in Dec 2023.
With over 21 years of service, Nicole is currently still serving in the 109th Regional Support Group as a Master Sergeant in the South Dakota Army National Guard.
Nicole obtained her Master’s Degree in Education from USD and taught middle school and coached youth athletics for 15 years until switching careers and finding herself currently working as an estimator and project manager in the construction industry.
Nicole resides in Sioux Falls with her son, Bryson, and their dog, Pepper. You can catch them out on the bike trails or staying busy playing sports and finding new adventures outside.
Dave Eng
Dave was born and raised in Flandreau SD, and enlisted in the Army in 1989 as a heavy light wheel and track mechanic. During his 10 years in the Army, he was in Korea, First Gulf War, Haiti, and Somalia. His last duty station was Fort Wainwright, Alaska and stayed in Alaska for 10 years working, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He moved back to South Dakota in 2007 and joined the South Dakota Army National Guard with the 147th FA doing a deployment to Kuwait in 2009 and then again to Europe in 2019. Dave has been working as a full time Army National Guard Mechanic since 2020 and will finally hang up the uniform on July 29, 2025.
Dave was on the board of directors for Alaska Ducks Unlimited and won the Clark Springer award in 2003. He is a life member of the American Legion, the VFW, and the DAV.
He has been married to his wife Stephanie for 17 years with 5 kids and 6 grandkids.
James Linn
Colonel James Linn retired after 35 years of service with the South Dakota Army National Guard. Over the course of his distinguished military career, Colonel Linn held numerous leadership positions while deployed, including as Battalion Operations Officer and Assistant S3 for the 2nd Battalion, 147th Field Artillery during Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-2005). He also served as the Battalion Executive Officer for the 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery during a second deployment to Iraq (2009-2010), and as Deputy Chief of Staff for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Deputy Commanding Officer of the 196th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade during Operation Enduring Freedom (2020-2021).
Since his retirement from the military and a 20-year career in Pharmaceuticals, Colonel Linn has transitioned into a different type of role, where he currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Stone Group Architects, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. His role at SGA allows him to continue supporting veterans while overseeing operations for a company dedicated to providing high-quality services and solutions to those who serve those who served.
A lifelong hunter of waterfowl, upland game, and big game in South Dakota, Colonel Linn is deeply committed to both the outdoors and his community. His passion for supporting veterans is evident in his work with Warriors Never Give Up, where he dedicates his time and expertise to helping fellow veterans reconnect, heal, and thrive after their service.
Colonel Linn’s experience, both in the military and as a leader in the civilian sector, equips him to bring invaluable insight and a steadfast commitment to the mission of Warriors Never Give Up.
Steve Richter
Steve Richter was born in Sioux Falls, SD. He attended K-6 at Colman, SD and 7-12 at Tri-Valley School District, Colton, SD. Steve went on to serve on active duty for 32 years of a military career that spanned 36 years.
Upon graduation from highschool in 1988, Steve served a four year enlistment as an Infantryman. As an Infantryman he earned Airborne, Air Assault, and Combat Infantryman Badges and the Ranger Tab. Steve was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division and conducted combat operations as a team leader during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
After his four year enlistment he moved back to South Dakota and spent two years in the South Dakota Army National Guard in Madison and Brookings while attending college at South Dakota State University for four years. During his four years at SDSU he was a ROTC Cadet, University Police Department Student Patrol Officer and cheerleader for men's basketball and football.
Upon graduation from SDSU in May 1996, he was commissioned as an active duty Medical Service Corps Officer. He had many duty positions and assignments in the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). His OCONUS assignments included Korea twice, Hawaii twice and Bangkok, Thailand. He deployed in support of stabilization operations in Bosnia and combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Along the way, he graduated with a Masters in Health Administration (MHA) from Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
The pinnacle of Steve’s long career encompassed assignments as Battalion Commander and four time Chief Operating Officer (COO) for medical treatment facilities. As a Medical Service Corps Officer he was awarded the Expert Field Medical Badge, Soldier’s Medal and Legion of Merit. Steve was promoted through the ranks and served his last five years as a Colonel before retiring in November 2023.
Upon retirement Steve and his wife, Tami and their four children moved to Crooks, SD. Tami stays busy with her profession and makes frequent trips to her office in Austin, TX. Steve, Tami, and the kids enjoy spending time together and going to the campground in the summer.
