Eagles UP

Doug Lyvere - Chairman

Doug Lyvere, SgtMaj, retired
Marine  Aug '63 to Oct '93
Vietnam Oct '64 to May '66 & Nov 68 to Nov '69
5 Children, 8 Grand Children, 1 Great Grandson
Background in Advertising, Public Affairs, Journalism
Road Guard, Run For The Wall
Patriot Guard Rider
American Legion Rider
Proud New Jersey Native, California Resident
Patriot

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Elyse Buongiorno - Executive Director

Elyse has been involved with Eagles UP since it’s
inception in July of 2007, first as a member, then
as a State Coordinator, Regional Coordinator and
finally as Executive Director.

Utilizing her passion for doing whatever it takes
to assist our troops, together with the Eagles UP
team, she continues to attend, plan and execute
pro-troop events, rallies and drives.  With coffee
cup firmly in hand, she can be seen at a 4am
deployment breakfast or anywhere our troops
and their families need her to be.

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Andy Lopez - Vice President

United States Marine Corps Veteran
Member of the Marine Corps Association and Club.
Member of several Veterans organizations.
Born in Puerto Rico and raised in South Florida
Andy is currently residing in California.
Andy is a Sales and Marketing specialist.  He
has extensive experience in business consulting
and brand development across several industries.
As a Veteran, Andy takes pride in serving those
that have done so much for our country.
Sales Manager for Dignity Memorial in the Bay Area

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Sanford Ross Jr. - Treasurer

Sandford (Sandy) Ross, Jr: born 1958, lifelong
resident of New Jersey, married to Theresa in
1976 with two grown sons. General Manager of
large lumber yard in central New Jersey. 3
term elected Councilman. “I have always had
the utmost gratitude for the men and women
who have served in our military. It is through
their service and sacrifice that we enjoy the
freedom to live in the greatest of all countries.”

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Dianne Layfield - Board Member - Gold Star Family Liason

I'm a Gold Star Mother not by choice, but the
will of God. I continue to go forward, in trying
to Help other Gold Star Families, through their
darkest times, lending my hand, heart, and love.
My 3rd born, LCpl Travis Layfield, was KIA in
Ramadi, Iraq on April 6th 2004. A day that is
forever embedded in my Heart and Mind. 2 1/2 yrs.
after Travis' death we found out he had fathered
a son. Dylan Thomas, and we are blessed Travis'
legacy will continue on.  I have been very blessed
with 3 other children, all successful in their lives.
My other 2 sons are police officers, and my
daughter an Executive Secretary. I have 5 beautiful,
healthy grandchildren. I was born in Little Falls,
Minn, but at the age of 10 months, my family moved
to California.  I'm a Native! Grew up all around
the Bay Area, and now for the past 25 yrs. have
resided in Fremont, Ca.  Proud to be a Eagles Up
Board member, "Gold Star Family Liaison." I will
do my best on this journey that has been laid
out for me.

Always a Marine's Mom
Gold Star Mother Dianne Layfield

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Suzanne Ammons – Secretary

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