O.M.E.H. is directed by its founder Chip Schultz. After graduating from High School in Anaheim, California, Chip served in the United States Marine Corps from 1991 to 1995.His Marine duties began in Security Forces at a Naval Submarine Base in Washington State. He traveled to Dundee, Scotland to train with the British Royal Marine Commandos and then became a Light Armored Reconnaissance Scout stationed in Twentynine Palms, California. Chip trained with the DEA in Prescott, Arizona and served in Mogadishu, Somalia where he was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon.
He has volunteered in many roles from an Event Planner, Political Campaign Committee Member, and PTA/PTO President, to a High Adventure Coordinator, Scout Master, Public Speaker, and Coach. However, his most important roles are as a husband and a father.
Chip began pursuing his passion for patriotism in 1999 when he coordinated his first Memorial Day program. As of today, he has spoken to a variety of audiences from elementary and junior high school students, to active duty Marines recently returned from the war in Iraq, to large-scale community programs. His presentations have included School Officials, City Mayors, Police and Fire Chiefs, Active Duty and Retired Military Personnel, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients, members of the Idaho State Supreme Court, and family members of Ordinary Men and Women who have become Extraordinary Heroes.
As an avid outdoorsman, Chip enjoys running, hiking, and cycling. He has competed in several marathons, organized various mountaineering excursions, and is currently coordinating his first coast-to-coast bike ride.
Chip resides in Boise, Idaho with his wife Tracy and their four children Taylor, Aubrey, Hannah, and Jack.
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