About Us
In March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded its grip on the world, 2 - Marine Veterans from 1st Battalion 6th Marine Regiment CAAT Platoon, 2004 initiated a recurring Zoom call, extending an open invitation to all members of their 2004 platoon. These bi-weekly Saturday gatherings, each lasting 4-5 hours, became a cherished source of solace for many. More significantly, they ignited the spark of a reunion, culminating in a heartfelt gathering after nearly 17 years of separation. It felt as though those 17 years had evaporated, leaving behind only their added weight and a slightly slower pace. The reunion weekend proved to be a profound and poignant event, enriched by the presence of their families, whom bore witness to previously untold stories despite many being married for over a decade. This event not only fortified their bonds as Marines but also nurtured connections among their spouses, whom have since established a support group for veterans' spouses across different states in the form of a group text. The only challenging part of that weekend was the AirBNB for $1500/night, in order to find a location large enough to host 35 people. Realizing that not every Veteran may have the opportunity to spend large amounts of money on a reunion and would miss out on the benefits that were gained, the dream of Warrior Legacy Ranch was born
Leadership Team
Every member oversees a different aspect of our organization, but each is focused on our mission of ending veteran suicide and improving mental health.
Patrick Jump
President
USMC Veteran
Marine veteran and certified Lean expert with 20+ years managing multi-million dollar operations, budgets, and sales teams. Prepared to strategically scale our vision into a fiscally sound organization serving the veteran community.
Jesse Bergeron
Vice-President
USMC Veteran
Marine veteran with over 20 years of experience in managing teams, operations, and training. Involvement in many veteran programs with other non-profit and for profit operations.
Jillian Jump
Facility Director
Mil-Spouse
Skilled operations leader leveraging 12+ years managing complex administrative systems, processes, and cross-functional teams to streamline organizational workflows and strengthen internal infrastructure.
General Kenneth McKenzie
Board Member
USMC Retired
He is the former Commander, United States Central Command. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, upon graduation from The Citadel in 1979, General McKenzie was commissioned into the Marine Corps and trained as an infantry officer. He has commanded at the platoon, company, battalion, Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and component levels. As a lieutenant colonel, he commanded First Battalion, Sixth Marines. As the Commanding Officer of the 22d MEU (SOC), he led the MEU on combat deployments to Afghanistan in 2004 and Iraq in 2005-06.
Graham DeNoyer
Board Member
US Army Retired
Retired Chief Warrant Officer and founder equipped with 20+ years mastering corporate strategy, systems analysis, and building cohesive teams prepared to execute this vision.
Daniel Barajas
Board Member
USMC Veteran
Marine veteran and airline Captain with over 20 years of experience managing teams, security operations, logistics, and multi-million dollar equipment and a proven track record of safety and compliance oversight.
Winnie Bergeron
Director of Spousal Inclusion
Mil-Spouse
An operations leader with over 22+ years of experience adept at managing intricate administrative systems, processes, and diverse teams. Dedicated to supporting Military and Veteran Spouses with a genuine passion
Matt "Mohawk" Denny
Director of Marketing
Marine Veteran leveraging 15+ years driving multi-million dollar marketing operations, managing communications teams, and advising top defense and government leaders on organizational optimization.
Our Why
In the present day, the landscape of veteran support largely revolves around individual needs. While individual support is undeniably crucial, the power of group settings cannot be underestimated. Veterans often grapple with the challenge of sharing their service and experiences with those who have not walked the same path, who have not experienced the same trauma and trials. By establishing a sanctuary where veterans can reunite with their comrades, we can extend the healing process.
Testimonial
I have brothers that are here for me and we are here for everybody else. Having a place together to reunite, it meant the world. Nothing will compare to that.
Testimonial
It put me at peace and yet gave me motivation, even though its been so many years, that life still gets better. These reunions are a reminder that we still have each other's back.