For Colonel Rachel Nicole Salladay, from Louisville, her career with the American Red Cross began long before she held an official position.

When Colonel Aaron “Babe” Slifkin joined the Colonel family in 1986, he could have never dreamed of the legacy he was creating.

As a child, Colonel Tom Jones was fascinated by the stories shared by his grandparents, Florence and Haskell Jones, both native Kentuckians and phenomenal storytellers.

Colonel Whaley has received commissions from former Governors Julian Carroll, Martha Layne Collins, and Martha Stovall.

Colonel Travis Marcum joined the Kentucky Colonels on July 29th, 2024, when he was awarded his commission for his heroic actions in military service.

Colonel Dennis Moore, of Dearborn, MI, currently serves as the Interpretive Park Ranger at the River Raisin National Battlefield Park.