Board of Directors

As a veteran, Chris’s life after military service was marked by years of restless nights and a reliance on prescription medications to manage pain and sleep. His healing journey began through music, as learning guitar and singing helped him reconnect with himself and gradually reduce that dependency.

As his musical path grew, Chris also discovered the value of body-based self-care practices such as yoga, somatic education, the Alexander Technique, the Feldenkrais Method, and the Gokhale Method. These practices helped reduce pain, restore movement, and support his ability to continue creating music.

Over time, Chris expanded his self-care practices to include holistic and restorative modalities such as BioScalar technology, float therapy, VibroAcoustic Therapy, and other approaches that improved his quality of life and overall well-being.

Inspired by his own transformation, Chris founded VetTune to help veterans, dependents, caregivers, and survivors explore creative expression and comprehensive self-care as a pathway to empowerment, healing, and growth.

Matthew believes a good life is built on a strong, balanced foundation. His goal with VetTune is to help create a safe, welcoming space where veterans and their families can tune back into themselves and discover the rhythm that feels right for their own lives.

Music is a major part of how Matthew finds harmony. He spends much of his time at the piano, where the focus and patience needed to learn a piece of music help clear the mind and work through daily stress.

Beyond music, Matthew is a lifelong student with a deep interest in languages, cultures, strategy, and complex systems. His diverse background, from hands-on mechanical work to helping people navigate real estate decisions, has taught him that every person’s path forward is different.

As Vice President and Health & Wellness Navigator, Matthew’s mission is to listen, support, and help connect the VetTune community with creative and restorative tools that allow each person to explore at their own pace.

Colton is deeply committed to advocating for the mental and physical well-being of veterans, shaped by his personal experiences and the lessons he learned throughout his time in the military.

His journey began as an enlisted member of the U.S. Air Force, where he gained firsthand insight into the challenges faced by service members. Later, as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy, he broadened his perspective and became even more passionate about supporting those who serve.

Colton has seen how difficult the transition from military service to civilian life can be. That experience fuels his dedication to supporting innovative and therapeutic programs that help veterans and their families reintegrate with confidence, purpose, and community.

As Treasurer, Colton oversees VetTune’s financial management, including budgeting, planning, reporting, transparency, and accountability, helping ensure resources are used effectively to support the mission.