Board Of Directors

David Dearie is the President and Founder of the Enlisted Leadership Foundation, a San Diego based pass through nonprofit whose mission is to develop the future military, community, and national leaders. Since 2014 over 21,000 enlisted military have attended programs and events created and hosted by the Enlisted Leadership Foundation.

A native of Carlsbad, California, David transitioned from the Navy in 2015 after more than 30 years of service. He held the position of Region Command Master Chief for Navy Region Southwest at his final tour of duty. In his career he served on nine ships, five shore commands, and overseas in Japan and Hawaii.  At the time of his transition he was noted as one of the Navy’s experts on military and family programs as well as leadership education. His experiences and relationships continue to influence companies and organizations who serve the military community and military families.

David is a member of the John Maxwell Team for speaking, teaching and coaching, holds a M.A. in Education and Technology Learning from Azusa Pacific University, and a recent graduate of the Institute of Veteran's & Military Family Entrepreneur Bootcamp for Veterans at Texas A&M University.

Travis Winfield

Vice President

Travis Winfield military career began when he enlisted in September 1992 and attended basic training in Orlando,

Florida. After graduating, Travis served at several commands that included USS TICONDEROGA (CG 47), USS San Diego

(LPD 22) and USS Freedom (LCS 1), where he served as the Command Senior Chief. In June of 2016, Travis Winfield made

the challenging decision to retire from the Navy and pursue his passion in the Real Estate profession.

In 2011, Travis obtained his CA real estate license and began learning the business while on active duty. After retiring

from the Navy in 2016, he started growing his Real Estate business full time. Since then, he has grown the MORE Group,

Brokered by EXP Realty nationally and is one of the top producing/rated Real Estate teams in the Country. His team is

unique in that he only hires Military, Veterans and their families, specializing in Military benefits.

In addition, his civic activities include serving on the on the Board of Directors as VP for the Enlisted Leadership

Foundation devoted to teaching leadership and financial health to our active duty military. He has also helped educate

military families as a Contributor for MilitaryTimes.com.

His personal awards include the Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy

Achievement Medal (three awards), Good Conduct (six awards), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and

various other Campaign and Unit awards. In Real Estate, his awards include 2019 Sentry Residential Agent of the Year,

the Five Star Professional Award; SDAR Recognition of Excellence Platinum Award; Big Block Realty Winners Circle Top

5%, San Diego Real Producers Top 2%, America’s Top 1% Real Estate Agents and California State Senate Recognition of

Excellence for his support to our Veteran community.

Travis Winfield has been married to his beautiful wife, Maria, since 1998 and have two incredible children, Sebastian and

Felicia, who are also part of his Real Estate Business. They are his “WHY”!

William King

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A native of Palo Alto, CA, Diane McQueen-Gipson entered the Navy in January 1988 and completed basic training at Recruit Training Center, Orlando, Florida in March. Following recruit training, she attended AO “A” school in Millington, TN and upon completion attended A6 FRAMP School in Whidbey Island, WA.

Diane’s afloat career includes the USS EISENHOWER during the ships first deployment with permanently assigned female crew members. The USS JOHN C. STENNIS assigned with the Bluewolves of Sea Control Squadron 35 (VS-35). The USS RONALD REAGAN, USS PELELIU and USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT.  Her shore tours include the Naval Air Facility in El Centro, CA, Naval Air Station, Agana, Guam, Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily, VS-41, HS-10, Naval Operations Logistics Supply Center Ammunition Pacific and Naval Munitions Command, Det North Island.



Diane holds a Master’s Degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma and is part of the Board of Directors for the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen, Chapter 8.  Her personal awards include the Meritorious Service Award(two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (six awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (six awards) and numerous of unit awards.

Jim Ritch

Director

A native of Woodland, California, Jim transitioned from the Navy in 2019 after 30 years of service completing his final six years  as a Command Master Chief.  During his service he served on three ships, an aviation squadron, a special warfare unit, and four shore commands.

Prior to transitioning from Naval service, he volunteered as the Foundry class 011 Command Master Chief.  Impacted like the students by the effects of the program, it led to Jim’s nomination as an advisor for Foundry Class 012 and later joined the Enlisted Leadership Foundation’s Board of Director as the Vice President in 2019. 

In 2021, Jim completed the Resilience-Building Leadership Program - Trainer RBLP-T certification and relocated to Colorado Springs.  His passion for connecting with people and public speaking led to joining the team of volunteers at the United States Air Force Academy in the Experiential Learning Department of the Center for Character and Leadership Development.

Force Master Chief Keith Goosby, (U.S. Navy, retired), is an accomplished leader with a broad background on leadership, diversity, military family resiliency, and mentoring/coaching relationships. His thirst for leadership education and inspiring others has positively impacted the military community as well as many in the civilian sector.

 A native of Leesville Illinois, Keith retired from the Navy in 2004 after completing 30 years of service. During this time in the Navy, he served on five ships and in four aviation squadrons, making seven deployments and countless flights that took him to 22 countries. Keith was noted to be an expert in leadership, a pioneer in the Navy’s diversity efforts, and a personal mentor and coach to many. 

Upon retirement from the U.S. Navy, Keith served as the outreach coordinator for the San Diego and Imperial Counties American Red Cross. He is currently employed as the Navy Region Southwest Work and Family Life Coordinator where he provides policy, guidance, support and oversight to programs such as personal financial management, military transition to civilian life, and life skills education, positively impacting the lives of many.