“Iron Man”
Director, ALR Post 259
Director, and Assistant Director before that. Came to the Riders through a conversation in a Home Depot parking lot.
Read full bio for Chris Chase
American Legion Riders Post 259
Meet the Riders
Some of the People (and Dogs) Behind the Patches
Every run on our board is put together by people who live here. Veterans of every branch, Legion family members, and supporters who took the long way into this. These are their stories, in their own words.
These are the first of our riders. We will be adding more to the roster as we build their bios.
The Roster
Officers
“Batman”
Assistant Director, ALR Post 259
Past Director of the Riders, and Assistant Director today. A Rider since 2015, former Military Police, and master handyman.
Read full bio for Rob Martinez
Secretary, ALR Post 259
Secretary of the Riders and an Auxiliary member. Rides “Stella,” a cherry-red Harley, and came in so the family would not ride off without her.
Read full bio for Charlotte Chase
Road Captain, ALR Post 259
Road Captain, and a Rider since 2025. Nearly 38 years on two wheels as of 2026, and three generations of service behind him.
Read full bio for Brendan Brigham
Road Captain, ALR Post 259
Army veteran and Road Captain who rides a Harley-Davidson Tri Glide and helps his granddaughters learn to ride.
Read full bio for Kevin Crawford
Chaplain, ALR Post 259
Chaplain for the Riders and Finance Officer for the Legion. Air Force veteran, Road King rider, and the one most likely to make you laugh at a meeting.
Read full bio for Vic Bronner
“Kill Switch”
Historian, ALR Post 259
Historian of the Riders, seven years on a Can-Am Spyder F3T as of 2026. Known as Kill Switch, and known for looking out for everyone around her.
Read full bio for Angela ApostolakisRiders
A–Z by last name
Air Force veteran, former Post Commander, longtime rider, musician, and builder of handmade guitars.
Read full bio for Jim Foote
“Hark”
Commander, American Legion Post 259
Legion Commander and a Rider since 2011. Riding since he was 12, and the only kid in his class taking a Sportster to school.
Read full bio for Terry Harkenreader
A Son of The American Legion on a blacked-out Street 750. He knew the Chases, and the Riders through them, before he signed on in 2026.
Read full bio for Connor Ouimet
Auxiliary member riding a Suzuki trike since 2019. Carries forward a family tradition of service that runs through three branches.
Read full bio for Sharon ParshallPhoto coming soon
Son of The American Legion, lifelong rider, Road Glide owner, and hands-on mechanic who believes in giving back.
Read full bio for Nolan VanZandtMore bios coming soon
Supporters
A–Z by last name
“Popeye”
Supporter
Navy veteran and longtime volunteer who helps keep Riders safe on the road and supports their work in the community.
Read full bio for Ron TatoraK9 Unit
Dogs who ride, A–Z by name
K9 Unit, ALR Post 259
Kevin Crawford’s dog, and one of the Post’s K9 members. Rides in a carrier, in a pair of yellow goggles.
Read full bio for Arlo
Charlie
Memorialized
K9 Unit, ALR Post 259
Vic Bronner’s dog, and one of the Post’s K9 members. Rode shotgun in a sidecar, grinning the whole way.
Read full bio for Charlie
K9 Unit, ALR Post 259
One of Post 259’s riding dogs. A one-eyed terrier mix in goggles who rides on Chris Chase’s Road King in a carrier of her own.
Read full bio for Pixel