Click to watch the Operation Thank You Informational Video on YouTube. Please take a moment to learn about our Board of Directors below. You may also print a copy of our program brochure at this link: ABOUT US
Brian and Shelley Bohlman founded Operation Thank You in 2002 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring America’s bravest. Brian volunteers his time as the Executive Director and has served in the U.S. Armed Forces since 1992. He currently serves as a Colonel in the Air National Guard and has served in support of the following military operations: Bright Star, Northern Edge, Sea Signal, Noble Eagle, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Deep Freeze (Antarctica). He is a life member of the National Guard Association, American Legion, and Military Chaplains Association. He also serves as an adjunct seminary professor and is the author of “So Help Me God: A Reflection on the Military Oath” and “For God and Country: Considering the Call to Military Chaplaincy.” In 2017, the Bohlmans launched their first “Anchored by Love” Couples Cruise Seminar abroad the award-winning Spirit of Lake Murray cruise boat. To learn more, visit www.AnchoredByLove.org
Richard Curren currently serves as the President of Operation Thank You. He is a service-disabled Veteran of 16 years in the US ARMY, he is a Distinguished Military Graduate of Kennesaw State University and is listed among their Notable Alumni. For his service in the US ARMY, Captain Curren received the Meritorious Service Medal. Rick is an FAA Certified Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot, PADI Certified SCUBA Diver, and holds a Second Degree Blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do. He has been a key volunteer with Operation Thank You since 2002. Rick is also the Creator and Executive Producer of the broadcast television series, Scaly Adventures, as well as the Co-Founder of the 501c3 non-profit foundation, Boundless Limits International.
Jennifer J. Wolff, MSW LISW-CP(S) currently serves as the Vice President of Operation Thank You and has over 40 years of both administrative and clinical experience in the mental health field in both the private and public sector. She is a Senior Crisis Counselor/Consultant for national companies, and direct present service in the behavioral health field with the SC Air and Army National Guard. She is the founder of JJ Wolff Counseling Services. She has been a key volunteer with Operation Thank You since 2013.
Shelley Bohlman currently serves as the Secretary of Operation Thank You. She has been a key volunteer with Operation Thank You it was founded in 2002. Many of her family members have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Her love for God and Country fuels her passion to support and encourage our troops and veterans.
Scott Montgomery currently serves as the Treasurer of Operation Thank You. He is an American Patriot and avid outdoor adventurer and hiker. He has been involved with Operation Thank You since 2005 and enjoys being used by God behind the scenes to support our troops and their families.
Dave Cripe (1954-2017) is the past President Emeritus of Operation Thank You. He grew up in an Air Force family. His father was a retired Captain and Korean War veteran. Dave had a huge heart for our military, past and present. He was passionate about supporting our troops with cards of encouragement and was affiliated with Operation Thank You as a key volunteer since 2007 and served as President from 2013-2017. From his new post in Heaven, he will continue to inspire the work of Operation Thank You to thank our troops, honor our veterans, and care for the families of the fallen. Though he is no longer with us, he will never be forgotten.
Terry Wingard (1949-2015) retired in 2009 as Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina Air National Guard with 40 years of service to his State and Nation. He is a veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and served in Operation Northern Watch (Turkey) and Operation Southern Watch (Qatar). He is an active participant with the Swamp Fox Retiree’s Group from McEntire Joint National Guard Base and believes in supporting our Veterans, current Service members and their Families. He has been key volunteer with Operation Thank You and has served as Vice President since 2013.
Update: Terry passed away on May 10, 2015. Click here to read his obituary. An educational scholarship was made in his memory to help support college students of military families. To make a tax-deductible donation, click here now.
