America's Freedom Lodge Board Members

Mark Armstrong is the Founder and Director of America’s Freedom Lodge.  Mark was born in central Ohio in 1960. He is proud to be a citizen of the United States of America and feels blessed to have been born here. He understands how, led by God, our forefathers structured this great republic. Many sacrifices have been made, again and again, in forming and preserving of the rights and privileges that we so often take for granted.  America’s Freedom Lodge grew out of Mark’s overwhelming respect for the men and women who have served in the U.S. Military; the defenders of freedom here at home and around the world. America’s Freedom Lodge gives us all a way to show appreciation to our U.S. Military service men and women-past, present and future. Mark Armstrong’s passions for people, his country, and the outdoors will serve him well as he purposes to "give back". He has support of his wife of twenty-five years and their family. You are invited to be a supporter of America’s Freedom Lodge and join with Mark in this endeavor.

Rob Pierpont, Vice President, was born in Knox County, Ohio in 1967. His father and an uncle were Army paratroopers. Another uncle served in the Army as a medic. Yet another uncle served in the Air Force as a loadmaster. Rob has served his local community for twenty years as a volunteer Fireman. He is currently serving as Assistant Chief. For four years Rob has been a member of the Licking Lodge #291 F&M. He is also a member of the Utica Church of Christ where he serves as Deacon. Rob loves the outdoors and is a member of the Christian Bow Hunters Association. Rob’s job is with Redskin Transport, a trucking company. They deliver sand, gravel and limestone, running sixty to seventy trucks. He is the dispatcher and office manager. Rob was very excited to accept the challenge when asked to be a part of America’s Freedom Lodge saying, "If it weren’t for the men and women of our armed forces, I believe many of the things we take for granted would not be possible." Rob looks forward to giving back to our veterans as this dream becomes reality. He hopes to be on hand to welcome each and every veteran and his/her family during their visit. Rob and his wife have two young children. Rob is a hard worker and when he commits to something, he’s serious about it. We are glad he’s on our team!

Jeff Moseley, Secretary, was born December 1958 in Columbus Ohio.  He is married to Kathy, and has four children.  He is a member of the Centerburg Church of Christ. Jeff recently retired after 27 years with the Ohio Highway Patrol, As a State trooper, Jeff has been recognized in the field of traffic crash reconstruction and holds a degree in Engineering.  Jeff has been active in World War II living history and reenactments with the Central Ohio Living History Association of Marysville, Ohio. The group is tied to the Boy Scouts and both Jeff and his brother-in-law, Bruce Johnstone, encourage the participation of younger boys to become involved in the study and presentation of World War II. Jeff loves the outdoors and has spent many years in the Boy Scouts of America, he became an eagle scout in 1974.  Jeff’s’ father was a forward observer during the war with the 282^nd  artillery battalion, and his oldest son, Avery, is currently on his 4^th tour of duty.  Jeff is committed to the idea behind America's Freedom Lodge and supporting those who have served our country.   “I was asked by the lodge to take Jim Stamper on his last wish trip to Florida to bass fish.  I was excited to go and nervous at the same time.  I knew he was given a short 6 months to live and I was not sure what to expect.  That week opened my eyes even more to the need to serve those who served our country.  I only pray the Lord will allow me to serve a long time with America's Freedom Lodge.  Vets deserve it and we need to remember".

Richard (Dick) Gorney, Corresponding Secretary, was born and raised in upstate New York where he received his Catholic education and life-long love of hunting, fishing and God's creation.  He is a 1963 graduate of LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY with a degree in business administration.  Upon graduation he received a commission in the Marine Corps and served three years of active duty at several duty stations.  Dick and his wife, Loretta, (Rett), have been married for 46 years and have 6 children, 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.  Dick and his wife are blessed to live among the hills and valleys of east-central Ohio. Dick's career was in information systems management where he developed, managed and implemented computer systems.  During his career he worked at Carrier Corporation, Computer Sciences Corporation and Ernst Young (formerly Ernst Ernst, Ernst and Whinney).  He retired in 1996 as a partner with Ernst & Young.  Since retirement, he has enjoyed working with Rett on their retirement property, participating in ministries at their church, trying his hand at farming and experiencing the deer and turkey hunting seasons with his two sons and friends.  Dick first became aware of America's Freedom Lodge when he met Mark Armstrong, basically to share their experiences about developing their properties for wildlife.  Dick joined the Lodge as a board member in 2007.  He describes his experience with the Lodge as the opportunity to combine love of country, love of God's creation and love of neighbor in a mission larger than one's self.  Dick and Rett are communications at The Church of the Nativity in Utica, OH where he is a member of the choir, lector, Finance Director and leads the parish's annual bishop's appeal.

Renee McDaniel, Treasurer,

Lodge Board Members

Daryl Hayman was born in northeast Ohio in 1955. He grew up with seven sisters on a dairy farm. He was very involved in farming until 1984 when he graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor degree in Agriculture.  In 1985 Daryl responded to the call of God into ministry and attended Rhema Bible Training Center from 1985-1987. He served as an Associate Pastor in central Ohio for 14 years. Beginning in September 2001 he founded Daryl Hayman Ministries, a traveling, teaching ministry. Daryl has helped start three churches and currently assists several others.  Daryl has been married for 31 years. He and his wife have three grown daughters. Two of their daughters are married and have given them eight grandchildren to enjoy.  In 1990, Daryl was in an accident. A fall from a tree left him confined to a wheelchair. The years he has spent in a chair have given him experiences that enable him to identify with the specific needs of the wheelchair-bound. America’s Freedom Lodge is pleased that Daryl has agreed to come on board.

Eric Ashcraft

Trent Davis was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, in 1970.  Trent is a Marine Corps Veteran and served 8 years from 1989 - 1997.  He also served in the Gulf War 1990 - 1991 as a small arms technician in the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.  Trent has numerous family in the service including one uncle and a cousin who are also Marines; one uncle who is a 31 year retired Army Veteran; one grandfather who served in World War II in the Navy and another cousin in the Navy.  As you can see Trent and his family all believe in the freedom of our county and understand what it means to give back to those who have given for all of us as a Nation.  Trent was also a member of the Utica Volunteer Fire Department for 13 years.  He is also a member of the American Legion Post 92 for 16 years.  Trent has worked as a supervisor in the decorative concrete industry since 1993 in the construction field.  He has been involved in hunting and the outdoors since he was introduced to it by his father when he was a very young child.  This is where his spirit lies.  Trent has been married to his wife, Angie, for 16 years and they have two children, Corey and Jaeli.  He has given to his country by serving in the Marines but he does not intend to stop there.  

Kevin Rodeniser was born in Newark, Ohio in 1971.  Kevin and Christy were married in 1991 and have two children, Owen and Olivia.  Kevin is employed by the City of Newark, Water/Wastewater Division.  Even though Kevin lived in the city during his childhood, both he and his dad, Jim, loved to hunt and fish whenever they could.  In 1993, a friend introduced Kevin to turkey calling and hunting.  He harvested his first bird that year and many since then.  In 2007, Kevin guided a youth on his first hunt.  During this hunt, the youth harvested his first turkey.  This same year, Kevin guided another youth who had been hunting for a couple of years, but had never harvested a bird.  The youth harvested two birds with Kevin.  In 2008, Kevin saw an article in the local paper about the America's Freedom Lodge.  He debated whether or not to contact Mark to volunteer.  After some convincing, he did contact Mark and was able to guide a veteran on a turkey hunt.  This is where Kevin found his passion.  He learned that his desire is not to harvest, but to guide others in this unique experience.