Meet Our Team

I’m a military brat and always planned on joining the military as a kid. Because of the war in Iraq, I joined the army in 1990 on delayed entry since I was still in high school.  I completed basic training and AIT as well as graduating the US Army ordinance school in 1991. I was sent to Fort Knox Ky for basic training and AIT. I served active duty from August 1991 to July 1995 and the army National Guard from then until 1999. Throughout my time in the military, I received several accommodations and certificates including combat lifesaver, wheeled vehicle mechanics, towing and recovery, and I earned the mountaineering and rappelling certification from Cheju do Island, South Korea. My time was primarily spent as a Bradley fighting vehicle systems mechanic but I did serve as an MP at the end of my time on active duty in Fort Benning.  I joined the VOF as a member when it was founded in 2021. I’m excited to be the vice president of this fantastic organization and look forward to all the great things we will accomplish with and for the veterans and first responders of this great nation.

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 Matt Gamblin. I am the current Secretary of VOF and I am honored to be a part of something bigger than myself. I am retired from Miami County EMS after 28 years. I come from a long line of Military and First Responders. My wife is a Paramedic for Miami County EMS. We live in Gardner with our two daughters, Abby and Emma. I am excited to see what I can add to this organization.

My name is Megan Thorne and I am the marketing director of Veterans Outdoors Foundation. When I am not at sporting events for our two boys ages 13 and 17 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.