Patricia has been a member of the NFOA Board of Directors since 2014. She's a proud USAF Veteran, mother of 2, and Defense Contractor at Offutt AFB. She's called Nebraska home since 2018 after serving in several places across the country and the world. She's a firearms instructor and training counselor, with multiple credentials and spends her evenings and weekends offering classes at her local ranges in the eastern part of Nebraska. She also serves as the Nebraska State Leader of the Armed Women of America Shooting Chapters and is their Regional Trainer for South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri.
Joe is a 7th generation Nebraskan. He spent the first part of his youth on the ranch with his great grandpa as much as he could, the second part of his youth in Omaha. And now lives in rural Burt County, where he lives with his wife and youngest of 4 kids. He has spent the last 13 years volunteering for different organizations. With this last year joining the NFOA board. He looks forward to upholding the constitution for many generations to have.
Sheldon is from O’Neill, NE close to the Niobrara River. Sheldon served as a fighter pilot in the US Navy for 10 years and participated in the Vietnam “conflict”. After returning to Nebraska in 1980, he flew RF4C aircraft in the Nebraska Air National Guard in Lincoln. Sheldon retired in 2004 from Northwest Airlines. He attended one of the very first concealed carry classes held in Nebraska, received his permit and continues to exercise the right. Sheldon also proudly supports the “Patriot Hunts” organization which provides hunts and outdoor experiences to our wounded soldiers and Gold Star families. We as outdoorsmen have so many resources available to us to enjoy. We want to share some of those precious resources with these soldiers, to help them mentally and physically cope with their injuries.
Jon grew up in rural Keya Paha County, NE on a cattle ranch. Guns were a part of daily life as much as a pitchfork, shovel, or any other tool on a ranch. He grew up hunting and shooting recreationally, as most ranch kids do. He currently resides in Norfolk, NE with his wife, Olivia, and several pets. In addition to serving on the NFOA board, Jon works in retail sales, and he and Olivia also own a successful DJ business, and a firearms safety and instruction business.
Jon's passion is in advocating for the 2nd Amendment and preserving Nebraskans' right to keep and bear arms. He feels called to bring as many new shooters into the fold as he can, and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to feel empowered to be their own first responder.
Keith has been an active member of NFOA for several years and is currently supporting NFOA's legislative and lobbying efforts. Keith is a criminal defense attorney
Byron is from Lincoln Nebraska and has served the NFOA for several years as a volunteer, forum moderation and most recently as Direction of our Online Community. Byron also volunteers his time to recruit and expand awareness of NFOA throughout the community.
Aaron is working to ensure children’s future, their second amendment rights, and ensure conservative values. Aaron has been doing Community Outreach work since 2018, being most active since 2020. He joined the board in January of 2023. He enjoys manning the gun show displays and talking with people there to help reach people that do not actively use social media. Aaron also enjoys grass roots efforts with legislative activities.