Board Members
2023
Sterling Chase,Sr.
(GrandMaster Chae HookSung)
President / Founder
Director: Martial Arts Programs
Civic Involvement:
2020; DuMyon Martial Arts became the first Martial Arts Platinum Chapter with Move United
2019-Present; Hanmadang National Director Para-Taekwondo
2019; VP Membership Pikes Peak Toastmasters
2017-2018; Member Board of Director of Southern Colorado Chapter AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals)
2016; Official Certified Instructor from the Global Para-Taekwondo University / World Para-Taekwondo # 100065
2015-Present; El Pomar Foundation, Ambassador, College Readiness and Success Program (CRSP)
2011-Present; Volunteer with Jack Quinn's Running Club
1986-1997; Air Force Taekwondo Association, served as: President/ VP/ Secretary General
Service Area of Interest:
Nonprofits: Special Needs/Disable/At Risk Care/Development/Protection, Military, Education, Human Services, Sports and Recreation, Safety and Crime Prevention
Education/Other Experience:
2018; Promoted to 7th Degree Black Belt (World Taekwondo JidoKwan Federation) #751
2015 Created DuMyon Martial Arts a Non-Profit company specializing in intellectual and developmental disabilities (individuals, families, supportive organizations)
2015 Completed ELDs Board Governance Training & Leadership Plenty course
2014 Promoted to 7th Degree Black Belt (Grand Master)
2014 Certified Kickboxing Instructor with American Aerobic Association International (AAAI) 7 International Sports Medicine Association
2014 Certified Massage Therapy Self-Defense Program for Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy
2013 Appointed Ethics Committee Member of the GTG (Global Task Group) Global group of GrandMaster who is to preserve tradition of Korean Martial Arts
2012 Created the Medical Professional's Self-Defense program
2011 Certified Instructor for Refuse To Be a Victim (NRA Women’s Program)
1997 Retired US Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer of 21 years
1989 Internationally Certified Rape Awareness and Prevention
1986 Registered as an Instructor with United States Taekwondo Union (USTU)
1983 Founded CHS - to date has trained over 1200 students, including more than 130 black belts
Duaine Harris
(GrandMaster Harris)
Vice President of Programs
Assistant Director: Martial Arts Programs
Civic Involvement:
2021 AAU Taekwondo Coach certified
Service Area of Interest:
Nonprofits: Child Care/Development/Protection, Military, Education, Human Services, Sports and Recreation, Safety and Crime Prevention, Youth
Education/Other Experience:
2018; Promoted to 7th Degree Black Belt (World Taekwondo JidoKwan Federation) Aug. 2018 #752
Service Area of Interest:
Nonprofits: Special Needs/Disable/At Risk Care/Development/Protection, Military, Education, Human Services, Sports and Recreation, Safety and Crime Prevention
Jeanie McConnell
Secretary
Civic Involvement:
CoFounder Snail's Pace Special Travel Services
Supports Animal Welfare and Rights Groups
Fundraising for Multiple Sclerosis Society
Advocate in building accessibility for all people
Service Area of Interest:
Nonprofits: Travel/Child Care/Development/Protection, Education, Human Services, Recreation, Safety and Crime Prevention, Youth
Education/Other Experience:
Travel Consultant for Cruise Travel for those with Special Needs
B.S. Education
M.S Reading
30 years Class RoomTeaching 1st Grade (retired)
10 years Parent Educator in Parents as Teachers for school districts
Willie Kalaskie
Logistics
Civic Involvement:
Chairman of the National Wild Turkey Federation's Pike's Peak Chapter
Member Board of Directors, Friend of Colorado State Parks
Facilitator/Mentor, Harrison School District Two
Leadership Team & Ambassador for El Pomar Foundation, College Readiness and Success Program (CRSP)
Service Area of Interest:
Nonprofits: Wildlife/Child Care/Development/Protection, Military, Education, Human Services, Sports and Recreation, Safety and Crime Prevention, Youth
Education/Other Experience:
M.S. Aviation Safety, Central Missouri State University
B.A. History, West Virginia University
Colonel, US Air Force (retired)
Brent Moore
Health & Safety Director
Civic Involvement:
2019 DuMyon Coach
2019 DuMyon Advisor
Service Area of Interest:
Nonprofits: Child Care / Development / Protection Human Services; Sports; Recreation Safety; Crime Prevention Youth
Education/Other Experience:
Safe Sports Trained 2021
Heartsaver @ First Aid CPR AED certified (American Heart Association) 2023
Master & Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Management, General / Operations
Ruth LaVigne
CPA / Member at Large (supporting President)
Roberta Finch
Treasure
Civic Involvement:
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Budget Counselor US Army
Service Area of Interest:
Nonprofits: Special Needs/Disable/At Risk Care/Development/Protection, Military, Education, Human Services, Safety, Recreation, and Crime Prevention
Education/Other Experience:
ELD Leadership Plenty course
Over 16 years of professional income tax preparation services
2013 Certified Enrolled Agent Internal Revenue Service
2004 Bachelor of Science Business Administration
2001 Retired (21yrs) US Army Sergeant First Class
Jaime Harrell
Public / Community Relations Director
Civic Involvement:
Executive Director of the Colorado Statewide Independent Living Council
Program Manager at The Independence Center
Marshall Coordinator: Alzhiemer's Association
Special Education Teacher: Academy School District 20 (Colorado Springs, CO)
Service Area of Interest:
Nonprofits: Child Development /Protection, Military, Education, Human Services, Sports and Recreation, Safety and Crime Prevention, Youth
Education/Other Experience:
Old Dominion University: Master of Science (Education)
University of Northern Colorado: Bachelor's degree (Psychology)
License: VISSTA Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting