Board - Call Sign Victor

MEET THE BOARD

Erik Graf

President

Erik Graf proudly served in the US Army from 2000-2021 and retired after a career as an Infantryman. He is someone who understands all too well the rigors and lasting scars of multiple combat deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. On the contrary, he has also experienced the grace, love, and mercy given by almighty God, whose light far outshines the shadows of darkness. Erik identified the need to stop attempting to go it alone in Spring of 2022 and was Baptized in the Gulf of America after accepting Christ as the Lord and Savior of his life.

Erik is happily married and shares life with his beautiful wife and daughter. In 2022 Erik attended his first Tactical Withdrawal with Call Sign Victor (formerly Christian Warriors Retreat) and has since then served in multiple positions throughout the organization from Assistant Table Lead through Director. As President of Call Sign Victor, Erik and his team of veterans, first responders, and volunteers will continue to cultivate a refuge for those who have served past and/or present to gather, fellowship, worship, and heal in a unified and healthy community.

Outside of his duties at Call Sign Victor, Erik enjoys spending quality time with his family as well as serving as a volunteer for his local church and various Men’s/Veterans Groups on the Gulf Coast of Alabama.

Dan Pooley

Vice President

Dan Pooley is the Board’s Spiritual Director and past Vice President. He is responsible for ensuring that our teams are equipped to help military veterans, first responders, and their families heal from trauma and “unseen wounds” through one-on-one and group ministry during our retreats and ongoing discipleship after our retreats. While growing up in South Texas, one of Dan’s goals was to leave home and join the Army in a combat arms occupation, as inspired by his father, a Green Beret and combat veteran of the Vietnam War. Dan served in the U.S. Army as a squad and section leader in a calvary scout platoon in the 4th Infantry Division and the 2nd Armor Division in the 1990s, then in the Texas Army National Guard’s 141st Infantry in 2001 during Operation Enduring Freedom. Another of Dan’s goals from early on was to serve others through ministry. While in college, God worked in Dan’s life to turn his heart towards ministry. Dan accepted Christ after visiting the 1st Baptist Church in Kingsville, Texas. Dan graduated with a B.A. from Texas A&M University—Kingsville and a master’s degree in education from the University of Houston—Victoria. He has participated on multiple non-profit boards, is an independent licensed Christian Minister, and is an administrator at a secondary public school in Victoria, TX.

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

Treasurer

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.

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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