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A successful business owner, who with his wife Elizabeth provides employment for dozens of employees at Colonial Flag Company, Paul has volunteered countless hours as a Reserve Ambassador providing employer support for the Reserves and National Guard. Paul is a true visionary who brings energy to countless projects.

most brilliant facet on a perfectly cut diamond. Move the stone slightly and another facet flashes. Business leader, entrepreneur, nonprofit organizer, public speaker, radio host and attorney describe a few of his numerous areas of expertise and contributions. Joe Kerry serves not only on the CFF Executive Board but on other corporate and nonprofit boards.

has amassed a staggering collection of books, documents, photographs, artifacts and historical ephemera. Not one to hide his candle under a bushel, Brent has shared his collection generously with Colonial Flag Foundation staging an amazing display at the Sandy City Hall in 2014. Brent has also volunteered extensively in numerous historical and service organizations.

seen her responsibilities expanded greatly during twenty-four years with the company. During those years, Colonial Flag Company has grown dramatically, and Valerie Kelly has grown with it to become the flag company’s President. As the main supplier of flag kits and other products, CFF relies on a good relationship with CFC, which Val continually assures. Colonial Flag Foundation programs could not exist without Colonial Flag Company’s strong support.

main buyer of CFC has been a major contribution to the business’s growth and success, which allows CFC’s strong support of the CFF programs. She knows vendors and suppliers and how to obtain the best prices to make large postings of U.S. flags economically feasible for local committees all over the nation. Additionally, Paul Swenson could have never established Colonial Flag Foundation without the shared vision and support provided by his wife and partner.

Boiling down his activities, he knows how to find what is needed and get the job done. An author and historian, Ron Fox is an expert in locating historical photographs and artifacts. In his many assignments and quests, he has become acquainted with movers, shakers and VIPs all around the country. He brings skills and contacts to the Colonial Flag Foundation board that have added luster to numerous events.

to be an impressive enough resume for anyone. Nonetheless, Jake Garn added astronaut to his amazing list of accomplishments. As a leader in every area where he has served, Jake Garn has been a stalwart advocate in his support of Colonial Flag Foundation programs, where he has served as a trustee. Limited in his current activities, his many contributions to Colonial Flag Foundation have been invaluable, and the Foundation is honored to grant Senator Garn emeritus