Board of Directors
Officers
President
Frank Daebelliehn
I am Frank Daebelliehn born in 1958, happily married and a 32-year Army Veteran. My Wife Tracy is a 22-year Army Veteran as well. We love getting out and enjoying life, we are both certified scuba divers and volunteer with
Vice President
David Bradshaw
David serves as Vice President but is also the founder of our hunting program. David has made it possible for people with the severest disabilities to successfully hunt and enjoy life to the fullest. David is married to Cathleen and
Secretary
Bruce Kuker
I served honorably in the US Army for 23+ years then I was medically retired post Operation Enduring Freedom Campaign. After my long-awaited initial SCI appointment @ ALMVAMC, I found the office of the PVA – Texas Chapter. Initially, I
Treasurer
Joe Bludeau
My name is Joe Bludeau SFC, USA (Ret.) I served in a combination of active and reserve Army components for approximately 17 years before my medical retirement as a Sergeant First Class (SFC/E-7) in late 2017 due to SCD (Multiple
Board
Board Member 1
Gabriel Diazdeleon
I, Gabriel Diazdeleon, am honored to hold a position on the Board of Directors of the Texas Paralyzed Veterans of America. I was injured and sustained a spinal cord injury while on active duty in the US Army in January
Board Member 2
Frank Ellis
I was a Navy Seabee from 1987 to 1993. After discharging from the service, I utilized my training to continue my career as a union crane operator until a car accident in January of 2007 left me as a C-7
Board Member 3
Zach Jones
Zachary Scott Jones I am 38 years old. I was born in Spring Hill, Louisiana, and raised in Sparkman, Arkansas. I graduated from Harmony Grove High School in 2004. Shortly after graduation, I joined the Army as a wheeled vehicle
Immediate Past President, National Vice President Liaison
Tammy Jones
Throughout Tammy Jones’ early childhood, her dad was in the U.S. Army, and the patriotism and service to others he instilled had a big impact on her. During high school, Jones enjoyed participating in both the Army and Navy JuniorNational Director
Frank Ellis
I’ve been an active member of the PVA Texas Chapter since 2007 holding numerous elected and appointed positions. After moving to Western PA to help care for my wife’s mother in 2018, I continued to do everything I could to
Executive Director
Amanda Saunders
Amanda is a native Houstonian. She has a background in accounting and came onboard with Paralyzed Veterans of America, Texas Chapter in 2008. She was later promoted to Chapter Executive Director. Amanda is passionate about the great things the Texas
Sports and Recreation Director
Bruce Kuker
Texas PVA has been paramount in my own physical and social well being thus its a privilege to serve as The PVAT Sports & Rec Director. The Great State of Texas is Huge and provides numerous activities for our vast
Houston Satellite
Juan “Johnny” Banda
My name is Juan Banda aka “Johnny”. I enlisted in the Marine Corps straight out of high school back in 1983. My career in the Marine Corps was cut short in 1987 after contracting Transverse Myelitis and becoming a paraplegic.John Sanchez
Bio coming soon