About Us
Mack
Hailing from a small town in southwest Arkansas, I joined the Army shortly out of high school, motivated by the events of 9/11. My world had been limited to the place I grew up, so when I was stationed at Ft. Carson, Colorado, my life took a dramatic turn. The experiences I gained there would profoundly shape my future.
After deploying to Iraq in 2003 and again in 2005, I chose to transition from the Army. Adjusting to civilian life after essentially growing up in the military was challenging, to say the least. The difficulties were compounded by a divorce and the struggle to find my footing in a world that felt foreign to me. I eventually embarked on a career in construction as an electrician, where I found a new sense of camaraderie, reminiscent of the brotherhood I experienced in the Army. However, despite this connection, I still felt a void when it came to building meaningful relationships.
I poured myself into my career, where I quickly found purpose and success. The opportunity to travel across the country and reconnect with old Army buddies brought immense joy. These reunions were a reminder of the bonds we shared, bonds that kept me grounded and motivated.
I was fortunate to have this outlet, but I am acutely aware that many veterans are not as lucky. Over the past 18 years, I have lost many brothers to the unseen battle we fight at home—the war within, where we have no training or comrades to watch our backs.
Together with my fellow founders at Warrior Outdoor Adventures, we have made it our mission to help where we can. We've discovered that every time we come together and escape the daily grind, we find a little bit of healing. It’s like going downrange again; the only ones around us are those who truly understand.
Davis
Chris grew up in multiple different places, ending up in high school in the Bay Area. He joined the Army fresh out of high school and arrived at Fort Carson in the summer of 2002 after attending AIT at Fort Knox, just like the other team members. During both OIF 1 and OIF 3 Chris would deploy with the rest of the team here at WOA.
After the Army Chris bounced around jobs and professions, ultimately landing in technology. Along the way Chris got married to his wife, Kelly and they had 2 beautiful children that currently keep things busy to say the least.
Chris, just like the rest of the team here at Warrior Outdoor has lost an unacceptable number of friends, all of them heros. Chris struggled for a number of years until he found the motorsports community that is aiding on his road to recovery.
With the team and vision here at Warrior Outdoor, Chris is excited to build the same community experience for other veterans to help with their struggles.
'The' Mason
Evan Mason AKA "The Mason"
Born on the West Coast but raised as a country boy in the backwoods of Oklahoma, Mason grew up with a spirit for adventure, earning the rank of Eagle Scout in his youth. The events of 9/11 propelled him to join the U.S. Army as a 19 Delta
Reconnaissance Specialist, serving bravely in the Battle of Tal 'Afar, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom III in 2005-2006. One of the few to return home unscathed, Mason buried the emotional toll of war in his work as a Catastrophe Claims Adjuster, traveling across the country to aid those in need after devastating losses.
In 2023, Mason and his wife of 20 years, Anna, welcomed the birth of their daughter, Ava. This pivotal moment was shortly followed by a deployment to Maui, Hawaii, where Mason played a key role in assisting the community in the aftermath of a catastrophic fire that devastated a large portion of the island. Despite his professional success, separation from family, combined with
seemingly unending loss caused Mason to face a mental health crisis that he thankfully overcame with the unwavering support of his platoon, close friends, and family. With their collective support, he found new purpose in advocating for veterans' recovery, ensuring that heroes like himself have a chance to rebuild their lives.
Mason has faced the heartbreak of losing many fellow soldiers to suicide since their return, with the most recent loss in 2020. These personal losses and the realization that veterans are battling an unseen war at home have only strengthened his commitment to supporting his fellow veterans, helping them find
the resilience and resources needed to navigate life after service.
lILleY
As a Veteran I am dedicated to helping veterans heal and find community after returning from the toils of war.
After spending most of my childhood moving from one place to another all over Texas and Oklahoma, my family landed in California for my final few formative years where I attended high school in a dusty little high desert Dairy town off interstate 99 in the Central Valley called Turlock, shortly after graduating high school I woke up to the chaotic scenes of 9/11 flashing through the television on replay as I sat fixated on the screen stewing with anger and frustrated that I was powerless to do anything. From that moment on my life would never be the same. I felt my very being… burning, longing to make a difference and I wasn't gonna sit by and watch while others stood up to do their part.
After serving multiple deployments and returning home, I was medically retired in 2008. The transition from military life to civilian life was difficult to say the least, after ups and downs with health issues and searching for where I belonged outside of the military I found myself shutoff from the rest of the world. I struggled with mental illness and combat stress over the years and if not for some lucky breaks could have easily become a statistic. Through the urging of family and friends I started reconnecting with my Army brethren and volunteering for different Veterans Service Organizations, through this I have found direction, meaning and connection to my military family.
Warrior Outdoor Adventures is that connection, it brings Service Members back together with exciting adventure based activities that rebuild the connection and camaraderie that have decayed over the years. 22 a day is 22 too many, its through our service to others we find healing for ourselves.