Meet the Team

Sports for Disabled Vets Corp is led by dedicated individuals committed to improving the lives of veterans through adaptive sports, recreation, wellness, and community engagement. Our leadership, staff, board members, advisors, and volunteers each bring unique experiences and expertise that help strengthen our mission and serve our community


Board of Directors

Luke Bast
President & Founder

Military Background

Retired combat veteran with experience as a Combat Lifesaver.

Professional Experience

Business owner with more than 20 years of leadership and management experience.

Areas of Expertise

Nonprofit Leadership
Strategic Planning
Veteran Advocacy
Adaptive Sports Development
Community Outreach
Event Planning
Organizational Development
Public Speaking

About

Luke founded Sports for Disabled Vets Corp after recognizing the need for greater opportunities for veterans to reconnect through sports, outdoor recreation, wellness, and community engagement. His vision is to build an organization that provides lasting support while strengthening communities through partnership and service.


Luke Bast
President & Founder

Military Background

Retired combat veteran with experience as a Combat Lifesaver.

Professional Experience

Business owner with more than 20 years of leadership and management experience.

Areas of Expertise

Nonprofit Leadership
Strategic Planning
Veteran Advocacy
Adaptive Sports Development
Community Outreach
Event Planning
Organizational Development
Public Speaking

About

Luke founded Sports for Disabled Vets Corp after recognizing the need for greater opportunities for veterans to reconnect through sports, outdoor recreation, wellness, and community engagement. His vision is to build an organization that provides lasting support while strengthening communities through partnership and service.


Luke Bast
President & Founder

Military Background

Professional Experience

Areas of Expertise

Nonprofit Leadership
Strategic Planning
Veteran Advocacy
Adaptive Sports Development
Community Outreach
Event Planning
Organizational Development
Public Speaking

About

Luke founded Sports for Disabled Vets Corp after recognizing the need for greater opportunities for veterans to reconnect through sports, outdoor recreation, wellness, and community engagement. His vision is to build an organization that provides lasting support while strengthening communities through partnership and service.


Staff

Luke Bast
President & Founder

Military Background

Professional Experience

Areas of Expertise

Nonprofit Leadership
Strategic Planning
Veteran Advocacy
Adaptive Sports Development
Community Outreach
Event Planning
Organizational Development
Public Speaking

About

Luke founded Sports for Disabled Vets Corp after recognizing the need for greater opportunities for veterans to reconnect through sports, outdoor recreation, wellness, and community engagement. His vision is to build an organization that provides lasting support while strengthening communities through partnership and service.

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Volunteers

Our volunteers are the foundation of our organization. They contribute their time, talents, and passion to support events, programs, and veterans throughout our community. As our organization grows, we look forward to recognizing outstanding volunteers and highlighting the impact they make.