Your Partner in Supporting Veterans

A Colorado native, Thom grew up in Summit County and spent his childhood in the Rocky Mountains. After high school, he worked in construction and went to college. In 1990, he joined the Marine Corps and served for 30 years.

Initially, in Military Law, Thom’s focus shifted to combat arms after 9/11. He was sent into combat more than once, training Iraqi Commando Teams in Tajikistan in 2004 and leading operations in Ramadi the next year. In 2013, as a senior enlisted advisor for the 2nd Marine Aviation Wing, he was in charge of more than 2,500 service members in Afghanistan. Thom did combat training exercises, leadership education, and public speaking between deployments.

Now retired, Thom enjoys outdoor activities in Colorado and motivational speaking. He and his wife Kari have four children and four grandchildren, with two sons following him into the Marine Corps. Thom loves helping people in his community, especially Gold Star families and veterans who are dealing with PTSD, loneliness, and transition.

Sgt. Maj. Thomas Foster (Ret.)

Board Chair

Shawn Storeby, born in North St. Paul, Minnesota, has always been driven to help others and support good causes. He joined the Marine Corps in 2004 and worked nine years as a machine gunner, scout swimmer, trainer in water survival, and platoon sergeant. His service included a combat tour in Ramadi, Iraq, from 2006 to 2007 with Echo Co.

After leaving the Marines in 2013, Shawn pursued his education, earning three associate degrees while working part-time. He and his wife Lauren moved to Fort Collins, CO, and opened Snack Attack Specialty Sandwiches & Brews. Their dream was to run a sandwich and beer bar to unite people.

Shawn’s military experience inspired him to give back to fellow veterans. Reconnecting with Thom Foster, his former first sergeant, in Fort Collins, they both wanted to help local veterans. This led to the creation of Honor Street, a non-profit organization in Northern Colorado that helps veterans with their basic needs and provides support services. Shawn wants to help veterans get used to civilian life and understand their problems. To help local veterans stay on the path to success, Honor Street is building a network of partners, resources, and mentors.

Sgt. Shawn Storeby - Chief Operating Officer

Cole V. Wise is a seasoned executive who has worked in healthcare, higher education, and strategic initiatives, among other fields. He is the Vice President of Professional Services - AMER at Quantive Inc. in Denver, CO. Under his direction, the company has grown, gained more clients, and improved its services using new technologies and solutions.

Born in Sterling, Colorado, Cole went to Colorado State University with a full scholarship from the Daniels Fund. There, he held different leadership roles and was in charge of a $56M budget for student fees. He earned a BA in both political science and international development. After graduating, Cole worked as a student affairs and scholarship manager at Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder. He then moved into the tech industry and worked as a strategic execution consultant at WorkBoard. Later, he was in charge of planning the global strategy for Pax8.

Cole is the Co-Founder and CFO of Honor Street, Inc. He is inspired by his grandfather, a WWII veteran, and his late father, a U.S. Navy veteran.

Cole V. Wise - Chief Strategy & Financial Officer

A Colorado native, Thom grew up in Summit County and spent his childhood in the Rocky Mountains. After high school, he worked in construction and went to college. In 1990, he joined the Marine Corps and served for 30 years.

Initially, in Military Law, Thom’s focus shifted to combat arms after 9/11. He was sent into combat more than once, training Iraqi Commando Teams in Tajikistan in 2004 and leading operations in Ramadi the next year. In 2013, as a senior enlisted advisor for the 2nd Marine Aviation Wing, he was in charge of more than 2,500 service members in Afghanistan. Thom did combat training exercises, leadership education, and public speaking between deployments.

Now retired, Thom enjoys outdoor activities in Colorado and motivational speaking. He and his wife Kari have four children and four grandchildren, with two sons following him into the Marine Corps. Thom loves helping people in his community, especially Gold Star families and veterans who are dealing with PTSD, loneliness, and transition.

Sgt. Maj. Thomas Foster (Ret.)

Board Chair

Shawn Storeby, born in North St. Paul, Minnesota, has always been driven to help others and support good causes. He joined the Marine Corps in 2004 and worked for nine years as a machine gunner, scout swimmer, trainer in water survival, and platoon sergeant. His service included a combat tour in Ramadi, Iraq, from 2006 to 2007 with Echo Co.

After leaving the Marines in 2013, Shawn pursued his education, earning three associate degrees while working part-time. He and his wife Lauren moved to Fort Collins, CO, and opened Snack Attack Specialty Sandwiches & Brews. Their dream was to run a sandwich and beer bar to unite people.

Shawn’s military experience inspired him to give back to fellow veterans. Reconnecting with Thom Foster, his former first sergeant, in Fort Collins, they both wanted to help local veterans. This led to the creation of Honor Street, a non-profit organization in Northern Colorado that helps veterans with their basic needs and provides support services. Shawn wants to help veterans get used to civilian life and understand their problems. To help local veterans stay on the path to success, Honor Street is building a network of partners, resources, and mentors.

Sgt. Shawn Storeby - Chief Operating Officer

Cole V. Wise is a seasoned executive who has worked in healthcare, higher education, and strategic initiatives, among other fields. He is the Vice President of Professional Services - AMER at Quantive Inc. in Denver, CO. Under his direction, the company has grown, gained more clients, and improved its services using new technologies and solutions.

Born in Sterling, Colorado, Cole went to Colorado State University with a full scholarship from the Daniels Fund. There, he held different leadership roles and was in charge of a $56M budget for student fees. He earned a BA in both political science and international development. After graduating, Cole worked as a student affairs and scholarship manager at Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder. He then moved into the tech industry and worked as a strategic execution consultant at WorkBoard. Later, he was in charge of planning the global strategy for Pax8.

Cole is the Co-Founder and CFO of Honor Street, Inc. He is inspired by his grandfather, a WWII veteran, and his late father, a U.S. Navy veteran.

Cole V. Wise - Chief Strategy & Financial Officer