Ben Fox - President
Military Experience: U.S. Army Reserves retired, 2001 – 2022
Current Profession: Agent with Realty One
Why I Joined Cover My 6: As a 21 year veteran in the Army I have been blessed in my military career and my life outside of the Army. The Army has done so much for me as a person and has brought so many joys to my life including my wife. Life outside the military can be tough for many and I want all that have served to know that their service does not go unnoticed.
Current Profession: Agent with Realty One
Why I Joined Cover My 6: As a 21 year veteran in the Army I have been blessed in my military career and my life outside of the Army. The Army has done so much for me as a person and has brought so many joys to my life including my wife. Life outside the military can be tough for many and I want all that have served to know that their service does not go unnoticed.
Shad Clayton - Vice President
Military Experience: Iowa Army National Guard, 1996 – 2004
Current Profession: Self-Employed as a Personal Financial Services Coach/Advisor
Why I Joined Cover My 6: It was one of the highest honors of my life to have served my country, state, and the people of Iowa with the Iowa Army National Guard for 8 years. For me, volunteering for CM6 was a chance to serve again, this time by supporting my fellow current and prior service men and women who are in need. I feel strongly that ensuring the welfare of the men and women who have served should be the highest of priorities.
Current Profession: Self-Employed as a Personal Financial Services Coach/Advisor
Why I Joined Cover My 6: It was one of the highest honors of my life to have served my country, state, and the people of Iowa with the Iowa Army National Guard for 8 years. For me, volunteering for CM6 was a chance to serve again, this time by supporting my fellow current and prior service men and women who are in need. I feel strongly that ensuring the welfare of the men and women who have served should be the highest of priorities.
Zach Bonefas - Treasurer/Secretary
Current Profession: Engineer at John Deere with over 20 years experience.
Why I joines Cover My 6: I joined Cover My 6 Iowa to help those that have sacrificed for the freedom that my family enjoys.
Current Profession: Engineer at John Deere with over 20 years experience.
Why I joines Cover My 6: I joined Cover My 6 Iowa to help those that have sacrificed for the freedom that my family enjoys.
Grant Calease - Veteran Outreach
Military Experience: U.S. Army Reserve and Iowa National Guard, 1999 – 2007
Current Profession: Recovery Administrator at John Deere Financial
Why I Joined Cover My 6: Our nation’s Veterans have earned our eternal gratitude and when need be, a helping hand. I am honored to be a member of Cover My 6 and to provide that helping hand for Iowa’s Veterans.
Current Profession: Recovery Administrator at John Deere Financial
Why I Joined Cover My 6: Our nation’s Veterans have earned our eternal gratitude and when need be, a helping hand. I am honored to be a member of Cover My 6 and to provide that helping hand for Iowa’s Veterans.
Our Board Members
Patrick Medvad
Military Experience: Air Force (retired)
Current Profession: Civilian Army National Guard
Why I Joined Cover My 6: I cannot think of a better cause to be a port of, and I'm excited about the opportunity to be on a team to serve those who served!
Military Experience: Air Force (retired)
Current Profession: Civilian Army National Guard
Why I Joined Cover My 6: I cannot think of a better cause to be a port of, and I'm excited about the opportunity to be on a team to serve those who served!
Adam Malmberg
Current Profession: Regional Sales Director at Canteen Vending and Refreshments
Why I Joined Cover My 6: I serve on the board because many friends and family serve or have served our country, and I think it is important that we, as both civilians and military support our veterans and military families.
Current Profession: Regional Sales Director at Canteen Vending and Refreshments
Why I Joined Cover My 6: I serve on the board because many friends and family serve or have served our country, and I think it is important that we, as both civilians and military support our veterans and military families.
Shawn Vodenik
Military Experience: 8 years in the Army
Current Profession: Assistnat Director of Veterans Employment and Training in Iowa - Dept. of Labor
Why I Joined Cover My 6: My passion is helping fellow veterans. Being part of an organization that can lift someone up in their time of need is why I am part of this organization.
Military Experience: 8 years in the Army
Current Profession: Assistnat Director of Veterans Employment and Training in Iowa - Dept. of Labor
Why I Joined Cover My 6: My passion is helping fellow veterans. Being part of an organization that can lift someone up in their time of need is why I am part of this organization.
Stephen Booth USN Ret
Military Experience: Retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer.
Current Profession: Active Real Estate Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First Realty with over 30 years experience.
Why I Joined Cover My 6: Cover My 6 Iowa gives me the opportunity to help some of my Comrades in Arms who are struggling and trying to regain a foothold on a good life they deserve for serving our country.
Military Experience: Retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer.
Current Profession: Active Real Estate Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First Realty with over 30 years experience.
Why I Joined Cover My 6: Cover My 6 Iowa gives me the opportunity to help some of my Comrades in Arms who are struggling and trying to regain a foothold on a good life they deserve for serving our country.