MEET THE BOARD
BRANDON LEMKE
President
Brandon Lemke proudly served in the Marine Corps from 1999 – 2004, immediately after graduating high school in Yorktown, Texas. In 2009 he gave his life to Jesus Christ and serves Him in all aspects of his life, as a husband, father, ministry leader, and at work.
Brandon is happily married with three beautiful children. He has previously served as President of Christian Warriors Retreat (CWR) since 2018. As president of Call Sign Victor, Brandon and his team of veterans and volunteers have cultivated a refuge for veterans and first responders to gather, fellowship, worship, and heal in a unified and healthy community.
Outside of his duties at Christian Warriors Retreat, Brandon is an independently licensed minster and works in the oilfield business, overseeing outside sales.
Dan Pooley
Vice President
Travis Anderson
Treasurer
Shara Crow
Secretary
Shara Crow loves any activity outdoors. She grew up in Wyoming, and spent a lot of her early married life in Alaska. She married Chance Crow in 2006 and together they have three sons whom she homeschools.
Her husband Chance served in the Army for 15 years, 12 in active duty and three as a reserve. Shara worked at the Ft. Wainwright Army Education Center in the administrations and at the Personal Fitness Center (Gym) as the Assistant Operations Director when she had their first son and made the decision to become a stay-at-home mother.
She earned her Master’s degree in Sport and Fitness Management in 2013 and has been a personal trainer since 2010. Today, she and Chance own and operate a fitness and nutrition business.
She met Jesus when she was a young child and love the thought of being His. She serves as the secretary for Call Sign Victor and leads worship with Chance at each Tactical Withdrawal.
Joseph Sepulveda
Board Member
Joseph Sepulveda is a proud Husband and Father. He is an OIF Veteran, born and raised in San Antonio and is excited to be able to help fellow servicemen grow in their faith and as spiritual leaders within their homes. As a Hospital Corpsman attached to the Marine Corp Infantry, Joseph knows the many struggles that Veterans face when returning home.
He is currently a Mortgage Loan Officer specializing in the VA Home Loan serving veterans across Texas. Joseph enjoys barbecuing for family and friends, supporting his 2 daughters in their sporting activities, traveling with his wife, occasionally fishing and hunting.
Archie Brown II
Board Member
Archie Brown served in the United States Army from 2009 to 2012 as an Infantryman; he served one combat tour in OIF 09-10. He graduated from Permian High School in Odessa, Tx where he met his wife. After the Army he started his career in the West Texas oil fields.
Today, Archie lives and works in Midland, Tx with his family of three. He enjoys hiking, running, cycling and most importantly is plugged into a strong community of Believers.
ElIZA REYES
Board Member
Eliza proudly served in the United States Army from January 2004 to January 2009 as a track mechanic, including deployment overseas in support of Exercise Bright Star and Operation Iraqi Freedom . A San Antonio native, she graduated from Texas A&M University – San Antonio with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science and has over 15 years of experience in security administration, serving across both local and federal agencies. Currently, Eliza works as a Peer Support Advocate for the VA Health Care System, mentoring veterans with mental health challenges. She helps them create visions and goals, walking alongside them as they overcome obstacles and work toward healing and growth.
Eliza’s journey with Call Sign Victor began in 2017 when she attended the first Women’s Veterans Retreat as a seeker. Since then, she has served as both a director and now an overseer, playing a key role in shaping the structure of the Women’s Veterans Retreats and pioneering the aftercare discipleship program, which has helped equip dozens of women to step into leadership roles. She also leads the women’s team in inner healing and deliverance training, ensuring they are prepared to guide others to freedom and healing in Jesus Christ. A passionate advocate for deliverance ministry, Eliza finds fulfillment in witnessing lives transformed by the power of the Gospel. In her personal time, she enjoys staying active, studying scripture, and volunteering in ministry. She is honored to serve as part of the Christian Warriors Retreat team, helping veterans and first responders find healing, purpose, and freedom in Christ.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Women's Spring Tac-With 2025
Veterans and first responders join us April 24-27, 2025 in Yorktown, TX
MEN's Spring Tac-With 2025
Veterans and first responders join us March 27-30, 2025 in Yorktown, TX
WARRIOR WIVES TAC-WITH 2025
Wives, girlfriends, and fiancees join us August 14-17, 2025 in Yorktown, TX
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