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Members of the Lightning Warriors responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization.

Executive Committee

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President

Rob Friedman

Rob has played hockey since he was a child growing up in St. Louis including 4 years varsity hockey and 4 years of club hockey in New England. Finds inspiration in the mission of the Lightning Warriors, serving our veteran and active military community through the sport of hockey, providing an avenue for continued camaraderie, teamwork, sportsmanship and health. He is also a distance running enthusiast (15-time marathon) and has the distinction to have been part of the founding of the annual Lighting Warriors 5k Run.

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VP, Operations

Delio Cervera

Hails from Arlington Heights, Illinois and served in the US Naval Reserves, Illinois National Guard, and US Army for 26 years and retired out of USSOCOM in 2019. Started playing hockey in 2017 and joined the Warrior organization in 2019. He wanted to be more involved in the organization and took a leadership role in 2020.

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VP, Community Relations

Pat Pascall

Info about Pat

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Secretary

Wes Weber

Served in the Marines for 8 years including 3 combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. Also served as a Deputy with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office for 5 years. Wes began playing hockey in 2015 and joined the Lightning Warriors in 2017. Became a member of the executive committee in 2023 and is currently serving as its Secretary.

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Executive Director

Chris Scangarello

Info about Chris, branch, etc.

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VP, Development

Dan Lopez

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VP, Hockey Operations

Erik Hautly

Originally from St. Louis, graduated high school in Canton, Michigan. Served in the Air Force working on Peacekeeper ICBM. Has been playing hockey since age 13. Joined Warriors Feb 2018 and has been in a leadership role since June 2018. 

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