Jon Beckloff
Founder, Executive Director
Jon has always had a passion for serving his community. He may not have served as a first responder, however he is serving his family through Project Tribute. In December 2020 Jon launched the foundation with a simple goal. He wanted to create a way for citizens to provide support to first responders. Jon has received several leadership awards through his work in his career, as well as his service to his community. The Project Tribute Foundation is something that Jon is passionate about and he is always excited to share about this amazing organization.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our first responders. It is humbling to be able to find solutions to their needs and do so in a manner that just makes sense”.
Bryce Wood
Director of Operations
Bryce has had a passion for the military and law enforcement since his youth where he spent most of his high school career taking every law enforcement class available. After Discovering Project Tribute, he knew God was showing him that contributing to this unique organization was the best way he could give back to those who give everything for the safety and security we enjoy every day.
“Our First responders are the only thing that provide order to an otherwise violent and chaotic society. They put out the fires, they defend the defenseless, and have far and above answered the call of duty. They unwaveringly support us. It’s time we do our part to support them. That’s why I chose to become part of the Project Tribute Foundation”
Nick Martin
Sequoyah County Rural Fire Department / Board Treasurer
I began with Sequoyah County Rural Fire Protection District #1 in 2017 based around Gore OK. I grew up around the fire service my step dad was a chief at a volunteer department for 20+ years in western Oklahoma. I dove in deep the past few years knocking out FF1, FF2, SW1, SW2, OFS S130/180/190, Instructor 1, and SCUBA Open Water. I also do a lot of courses for SallisawNow coalition teaching other first responders and schools about narcan as well as helping teach FFs though OSUFST.
“I found PTF while searching for grants for stop the bleed kits for our Swiftwater and Widland FF’s, met Jon about a month later when he delivered our kits, and knew I wanted to help make this initiative grow after hearing what PTF was all about.”
Sierra Compton
Bartlesville PD / Board Member
Sierra Compton began her law enforcement career at age 22 and is currently a night shift officer at Bartlesville Police Department. Sierra has an associate's in criminal justice and wanted to become a police officer because being a police officer is about service to others.
“Being a first responder is a challenging career that can transform your life both positively and negatively. I knew Project Tribute would allow me to help my kind. Project Tribute is very transparent, and that's what I admire about the foundation. If anyone has questions, people are welcome to sit in our meetings to learn about the foundation. Project Tribute Foundation is unique in its way, and we've accomplished a few things in a short time. I can't wait to see where we go and what we accomplish.”.
Jared Gorman
Air Evac Ponca City / Advisory Board Chair
I began my career as a first responder in 2009 as a volunteer firefighter in Lawrence Kansas. After obtaining my EMT-Basic certification, I knew I was where I was meant to be. I continued to progress my education with an Advanced EMT certification followed by going to Paramedic school. I’ve worked for multiple professional fire departments and private EMS companies, most recently, I have the honor of working for AirEvac as a Flight Paramedic. I am also an EMT Instructor for Tri-County Tech in Bartlesville. I truly love helping people, serving my community and doing whatever I can to make the worst day of someone’s life a little better.
“After meeting Jon through my wife, Laura, and listening to his passion and mission to serve first responders, I couldn’t resist being part of this foundation. Seeing the issues, first hand, that we deal with; financially, physically and emotionally; my hope as a board member is to take the knowledge that I’ve learned to help first responders get the assistance that they need and deserve, whatever that might be”.
James Brown
Advisory Board/ Project Tribute Advocate
The one that brought the team together at Cabala Consolidated.
He served in the United States Marine Corps and was Honorably Discharged. James has a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, multiple IT certifications, and over 10 years in the IT field with computer repair as his primary experience. He previously owned another successful small business, and has been an ordained minister for over 5 years. James is a Reserve Deputy Sheriff. He is an assistant Shotokan karate instructor. One of his other hobbies is cars, being involved in a car club just under 20 years. He volunteers weekly with a Boy Scout Troop and rides Motorcycles too.
“Project Tribute is a Foundation Every First resonder needs to know about”
Curtice Spencer
NREMT Elk city fire and ems/Roger Mills County EMS/ Grant Writer
I began my career as a first responder in 1995 as a Paramedic and Police Officer in Texas. As most first responders find out when you get that itch and have a passion for service to others it never goes away no matter how old you get. I transitioned to the private sector in 2009 and after moving to Oklahoma in 2018 the passion to serve again presented itself. I went back and re-certified as a NREMT and joined my local volunteer fire department and County EMS. I saw the need for training, equipment, and knew I could help by grant writing again. I am currently serving on three services in Western Oklahoma and I'm working as a business development director for an auto dealership group.