Meet Our Team

My name is Hunter Thomas and I am the current President of Veterans Outdoors Foundation. I was born and raised in Paola, Kansas and currently live here with my girlfriend Madi and dog Remi. I am an extremely avid outdoorsman, finding joy in hunting, trapping, and competitive archery. I manage Roth Outdoors, an archery shop in Paola throughout the week. There I service archery equipment, teach new archers ways around a bow, and gather with our consumer base to share the latest outdoors stories we experience in the woods. I have previously served as the Treasurer for VOF and cannot wait to see how my role evolves in expanding the group’s reach for years to come.

My name is Suzi Santoyo and I am the current Treasurer of Veterans Outdoors Foundation. I was born in Fort Leavenworth, KS at the Army Hospital. I am proud to say my parents are both Veterans of the US Navy. I have raised two outstanding young men whom I have loved every minute of the outdoors adventures we have had since the day they were born, almost 23 and 22 years ago. My passions/hobbies are horseback riding, camping, fishing, kayaking, hunting and competitive archery. I have given to many Veteran organizations for years not only because my family are Veterans but because all Active duty, Retired, those we have lost, and Veterans are so very important to me. Never forgotten and no hero ever left behind! I am honored to get to be a part of this organization! I love to see how much recognition and involvement VOF has gained since they started and looking forward to see VOF grow.

My name is Madi Folsom and I am the current Secretary of Veterans Outdoors Foundation. I was born and raised in Paola, also where I currently live with my boyfriend, Hunter, and our dog, Remi. New into the world of hunting, I shot my first turkey in 2020 and since then have enjoyed time outdoors hunting both turkey and whitetail deer. I work as a customer service agent in the outdoor industry and love to hear stories from those around me of their recent success stories in the woods. I find happiness in spending time with my friends, family, and dog, completing puzzles, and curling up with a good movie. My family tree hosts many veterans and I am proud to give back what I can to those who sacrificed everything. I am excited to watch VOF blossom into a nationwide group assisting those in finding a passion within the outdoors.

My name is Megan Thorne and I am the marketing director of Veterans Outdoors Foundation. When I am not shuttling my two boys ages 9 and 13 around to sports, I am outside with all our animals. I have always been a big supporter of our military because my grandfather is a retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel and my husband is an Army Veteran.