Amy Gallegos
Secretary of the LFL Board
PROFILE
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Community Health from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1997. I attended graduate school in 1998 where I obtained a Master’s degree in gerontology. My love of prosthetics began through an internship I had at NovaCare Sabolich. I knew instantly that helping amputees was where my heart was. In 1999 I completed prosthetics school at Northwestern University in Chicago and received my certification in 2000. After school I returned to Oklahoma City to work at Scott Sabolich Prosthetics and Research Center. Through my work at SSPRC I had the opportunity to work with people from across the United States and around the world. I also had the privilege of working with many Limbs for Life recipients. At that time my eyes were opened to the actual impact that Limbs for Life has on not only the amputee’s life but also their family’s lives.
After starting a family in 2001 and making the decision to stay at home with my kids, I was asked to join the board at Limbs for Life. I can now bring my love of amputees and my knowledge in the field of prosthetics together to continue to help change the lives of amputees around the world. We have an amazing board of people with all different backgrounds which makes us very unique. The events we host all over the country are the result of a lot of people who truly want to make a difference in an amputee’s life. I have loved being a part of the board for the past 7 years. I have met many amazing people and have heard stories that have forever changed my life. The friendships I have made and experiences I have had with Limbs for Life are absolutely incredible.
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Holly Brooks
Community Volunteer in Dallas, Texas, and LFL Board Member
PROFILE
Holly became a board member after her husband Doug lost his leg when he was hit by a car training for the New York marathon. Holly has cochaired, along with Doug the annual Limbs for Life Benefit in Dallas, Texas for the last 10 years. Holly is a graduate of Texas Tech University.
Holly and Doug have been married 34 years and have two sons, Taylor and Kyle. Holly has been a stay at home Mom and volunteered on many committees and served on PTA boards through out her children’s education. It is a privilege and honor to be a member of the Board of Directors for the Limbs for Life Foundation.
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Denilelle Taylor
National Customer Operations Manager for Coca-Cola Refreshments, and Member of the LFL Board
PROFILE
National Customer Operations Manager; Coca-Cola Refreshments.
I became involved with the Limbs For Life Foundation 12 years ago by volunteering at fundraising events in Dallas, TX after hearing about Doug Brook’s injury and amputation. The board of directors extended an invitation to join their Advisory Committee and then, the board. After seeing firsthand the impact that our efforts were having to help amputees regain their feet—both literally and figuratively, I happily accepted. I had been wanting to become more actively involved in serving others, and this opportunity has given me the chance to help change both the amputee and his/her family’s lives for the better. From 2006-2010, I served as President of the Board of Directors. I graduated from the University of Oklahoma, and I have worked for The Coca-Cola Company for 25 years.
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Doug Brooks
Amputee and Member of the LFL Board, President and CEO Brinker International
PROFILE
Doug’s involvement with the Limbs for Life Foundation was the result of losing his left leg above the knee in a jogging accident in Plano, Texas in July of 1998. Doug is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer for brinker International. Brinker brands include Chili’s Grill & Bar, Maggiano’s Little Italy and Romano’s Macaroni Grill.Doug earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Houston in 1975. Doug joined Chili’s in February 1978 as a manager at the company’s original location on Greenville Avenue in Dallas. He rose through the ranks at Chili’s, holding numerous positions including General Manager, Area Director and Regional Vice President. Doug was named President of the brand in 1994. In January 1999, he was promoted to President and COO of Brinker International. CEO and Chairman of the Board were added to his title and responsibilities in 2004.
Doug also serves on the board of directors for Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Limbs for Life Foundation, Kenny Can Foundation, Southwest Airlines, Dallas Citizens Council, AT&T Performing Arts Center and on the professional advisory board of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Outside of the restaurant business and his community activities, Doug spends his time with his wife of more than 30 years, Holly, and their two adult sons, Taylor and Kyle.
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Erik Salazar
Vice President of LFL Board
PROFILE
Originally from Dallas, TX, Erik Salazar has been a resident of Oklahoma for the past 10 years. He joined the Limbs for Life Foundation Board of Directors in September 2010, after participating in fundraisers for the foundation, and learning firsthand how the foundation changes the lives of all the people they help. Erik currently works for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City as a Financial Analyst in the Business Systems Group. He started his career at FAA as an intern while in his junior year at OU.
Erik has been active with leading the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) at the FAA for the past several years. CFC is the annual workplace charity fundraiser sponsored by Federal employees. In 2008, Erik co-chaired the FAA Logistics Center CFC Campaign raising over $100,000 for local and national charities in just 5 short weeks. In 2009, Erik co-chaired the overall FAA MMAC CFC Campaign and raised over $664,000 in 5 weeks. In 2010, Erik served as CFC Treasurer for the FAA Logistics Center.
EDUCATION
• Dual B.A. Business Administration, Finance and Accounting with Honors,
University of Oklahoma
• M.A. Business Administration, emphasis in Leadership, Oklahoma Christian
University
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Second term as president of the Oklahoma City chapter of the National
Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees
• Member of the United Way of Central Oklahoma Emerging Leaders Program
• United Way Community Investment Subcommittee
• Co-chair for the annual CFC GEICO Race for Freedom
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Jerry Isbell
Special Projects Member of LFL Board, Vice President of Isbell Properties, LLC, and BeaversBendVacations.com
PROFILE
Jerry is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and has nearly 20 years experience in corporate sales and marketing. He and his wife Sherri own www.BeaversBendVacations.com, a luxury vacation rental operation near
Beavers Bend State Park and Broken Bow Lake in Southeastern Oklahoma.
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Daryl Osmus
Financial Consultant and Member of the LFL Board
PROFILE
Daryl Osmus, married for 15 years, to Michele. Two kids, Matthew 12 and Sydney 8. I have been a Financial Consultant with Thrivent Financial for 8 years. Previous , I worked for the City of OKC with Storm Water quality regulating the EPA Clean Water Act for the city. My degree is in Criminal Justice. I am active in my church, and with Thrivent.
Thrivent Financial is a Fortune 500 non profit financial services company that is able to provide financial planning for individuals , organizations, and families in need through our financial services and assistance with our volunteer programs. Last year Thrivent was able to give back close to 250 million dollars in support. One area of financial planning I enjoy working with, is charitable gifting ideas for individuals and organizations. With Thrivent, I am also involved with Habitat for Humanity building homes locally and in El Salvador. In my spare time, I enjoy hunting and fishing and golf.
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John Allgood
President of the LFL Board
PROFILE
John Allgood is Vice Chairman and has served on the Limbs for Life Board since 2003. John helps the foundation in several areas including with its Dominican Republic project. Partnering with the Leon Family in the Dominican, Limbs for Life has been helping those in need in this country for several years. John, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, is in a senior-level leadership position with Prodigal LLC. Prior to joining Prodigal, John spent 15 seasons with the Oklahoma City RedHawks baseball team.
Allgood holds a Masters degree from the University of Oklahoma and serves as an adjunct professor in the Price School of Business. In 2009-10, John was Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Management Division of the Price School of Business. In 2005, he was named a JCPenney Distinguished Visitors Series honoree, awarded to Oklahoma-connected executives in business, government, or academia and as leaders in helping to form society’s
conventional wisdom.
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Kristen Jones
Sr. Director of Marketing, Front Burner Restaurants
PROFILE
Kristen is Sr. Director of Marketing for Front Burner Restaurants (The Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar, The Ranch at Las Colinas, Velvet Taco, Twin Peaks, Ojos Locos and Red Dog Right). Kristen’s career begun at GSD&M’s Idea City in 2000 developing creative and account planning for many clients, primarily Chili’s Grill & Bar, Wal-Mart and SBC. In 2005, Kristen made the move to Dallas to work for Brinker International on Chili’s national marketing team, where she led national promotions, sports marketing, social media marketing and managed the Create a Pepper To Fight Childhood Cancer campaign. Five years later, Kristen became the Director of Marketing for Jersey Mike’s Subs in Manasquan, NJ, selling the best subs in the country to passionate fans.
For the last 11 years, Kristen has dedicated her personal time serving on the Board of Directors for Limbs for Life, an organization who helps amputees who cannot afford prosthetic care. In 2007, Kristen went to Africa with Family Legacy Missions to be a camp counselor in Zambia, Africa to share the gospel with AIDS orphans. Kristen continued her international mission work in Tyre, Lebanon in 2011, providing medical assistance to refugees. Originally from Oklahoma City, Kristen graduated from Oklahoma State University and spends much of her time with her family, friends and can’t wait for football season so she can cheer on her OSU Cowboys!
