BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RANDALL REED
Light Up To Live President and Co-Founder
Randall Reed is CEO of Reed Family Enterprises, a billion-dollar entity that encompasses World Class Automotive Operations and real estate industries. As part of a military family, he founded Light Up To Live after working with many veterans who were returning home from active duty. He learned of the need for rehabilitation services for Veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress, brain injury, pain and depression.
SHERRY REED
Co-Founder
As a member of a military family, Sherry has a passion for assisting the needs of our military forces both at home and abroad. Sherry and Randall founded the charity after seeing the effects of war on Veterans in a documentary. Through the foundation, the family wants to support military veterans by lighting a path to hope on their road to recovery.
SHELBY REED-PATTON
Light Up To Live Vice President
Shelby Reed-Patton, President of Reed Family Enterprises, believes it is important to find ways to volunteer and support our military personnel and veteran community.
ANGELA ENRIGHT
Light Up To Live Board Chair
Angela Enright is a Public Relations professional in the Dallas area for more than 25 years. Her work includes serving in leadership roles on the Boards of the Irving Hospital Authority, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at Irving and the Irving Healthcare Foundation. Fundraising, event management, and community relations are all strengths she brings to the Foundation.
MARK KOLON
Light Up To Live Board Member
Mark Kolon is the General Manager of Randall Reeds Planet Ford in Humble, Texas. He is an innovative advisor and leader with over 34 years of management experience. Mark is passionate about supporting community and giving back to help others. He devotes time and resources to local charities, events, school fundraisers, and supports a variety of programs benefiting children and families. Previously, he sat on the Board of Directors for the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.
ALLAN SALINAS
Light Up To Live Board Member
Allan Salinas (U.S. Army, Ret.) is an automotive industry professional who currently serves as an Account Representative with Ethos Group, a leading automotive services and technology company based in Irving, Texas. A disabled veteran, Allan honorably served in the United States Army, including deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). He is passionate about leadership, service, and advocating for veterans and the communities they serve. Allan is honored to serve on the LUTL Board of Directors and his role includes the review of all polychromatic light therapy system applications received from worthy military veterans.
SANDI VAUGHN
Light Up To Live Board Member
Sandi Vaughn has been an integral part of shaping the Randall Reed organization since 1996. Her wide-ranging portfolio includes a vast array of executive management functions: audit, compliance, and privacy; budget and management analysis; business and acquisition services; facilities and real estate services; finance; human resources; investments; information systems and computing; contract negations and legal matters. Sandi is active in several community service organizations including those assisting our Military communities.
JUSTIN WRIGHT
Light Up To Live Board Member
Justin Wright is a General Manager/Operation Partner of Planet Ford 635 and RAD-Rides. He is a successful and driving manager with a focus on supporting and giving back to those who serve our community and to our country. He serves a key role in various Light Up To Live events and partnerships.
TWO EVENTS WITH ONE MISSION!
Registration for our Annual Light Up To Live Clay Shoot on October 15, 2026, is now open!. Click the button below to register. We look forward to another amazing day of clay shooting, games, a catered lunch, and prizes at Elm Fork Shooting Sports. Question? Fill out the form below. Thank you for supporting our Veterans.
Ready to tee up for another great fundraising event to support our military men and women? Light Up To Live is, too! Registration is now open! We’re already practicing for our 10th Annual Golf Tournament at The Newly Renovated Cowboys Club on October 16, 2026. The event features amazing golf, breakfast, lunch and great prizes. Click below to register!
LIGHT UP TO LIVE
Light Up To Live Foundation provides polychromatic light therapy systems and highly trained service dogs to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Veterans living with the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress, TBI, pain, and depression. The Dallas-based 501(c)(3) charity connects and supports like-minded organizations that benefit this community.
FUNDS RAISED DIRECTLY SUPPORT:
- Polychromatic LED Light Therapy Systems purchased and donated to partner charities that provide physical and emotional therapy to Veterans learning adaptive skills.
- Polychromatic LED Light Therapy Systems donated to and for personal use by Veterans to utilize systems away from their physical therapy center, including home or work.
- Funding of Service Dogs trained specifically for Veterans with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury to enhance their daily adaptive living needs. This includes 24 months of training, canine food, and veterinary care.
- Supports partner charities that provide innovative, scientifically backed medical therapies, such as physician-assisted psychedelic compound treatment including iboga/ibogaine, ketamine, psilocybin, MDMA, 5-MeO-DMT, and ayahuasca. For questions or details, visit Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS).
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
If you would like to volunteer to help with these events, please give us your information and we will contact you.