Cesar 'Rico' Rodriguez

Founder and CEO

Colonel (Ret.) Cesar “Rico” Rodriguez, Jr. is a retired U.S. Air Force combat leader, nonprofit founder, and community champion. A command pilot with more than 3,100 flight hours—including 350 combat hours—he distinguished himself in Operations Desert Storm, Allied Force, Southern Watch, and Iraqi Freedom, earning credit for three aerial victories and commanding at the group level.

Following a 25-year Air Force career culminating as Commander of the 355th Mission Support Group, he served in senior leadership roles at Raytheon, including Vice President for Middle East and North Africa Customer Requirements. Today, he is the President and Founder of the Splash 3 Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that donates 100% of proceeds to veteran and children’s charities, and a founding board member of Warbird National Course and CLAW, continuing a lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and community impact.

Dewey A. Holmes

VP for Golfer Experiences

Dewey A. Holmes is a senior defense industry leader and retired U.S. Air Force Colonel currently serving as the Griffin, HARM, Maverick, and Paveway Missile Requirements and Capabilities Lead for Air Power at Raytheon Missile & Defense. Following a distinguished 26-year Air Force career, he retired as Commander of the 355th Maintenance Group at Davis-Monthan AFB, where he led complex logistics, aircraft maintenance, sustainment, and program management operations supporting fighter aircraft, the C-130, and the B-2 bomber.

A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, he also completed Air Command and Staff College and Air War College, earning master’s degrees in Aeronautical Science and International Strategic Studies, and continues to apply deep operational and strategic expertise to advancing U.S. airpower capabilities  

Amanda 'AROD' Rodriguez

Secretariat

Major Amanda K. “AROD” Rodriguez is a Senior Air Battle Manager and Professor of Philosophy at the United States Air Force Academy, where she teaches ethics, war theory, military professionalism, and western philosophy, supporting the development and commissioning of over 1,000 Air and Space Force officers annually. Commissioned in 2013 after graduating from the Academy, she has served as an Air Weapons Officer on the E-3, deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, and contributed to missions including counter-drug operations, hurricane relief, homeland defense, and coalition deterrence operations in South Korea. Her leadership roles include Flight Commander, Chief of Standardization and Evaluations, and Assistant Director of Operations at the 607th Air Control Squadron, Luke AFB, Arizona. A recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal and Air Medal, Major Rodriguez was promoted to Major on 1 March 2023.

In addition to her military service, she serves as the Secretariat for Splash 3 Foundation Inc. Board of Directors, supporting its mission and community impact initiatives across southern Arizona and is a volunteer instructor at First Tee Colorado where she was presented the Southern Colorado Volunteer of the Year 2025 award.

Ray Smith

VP for Partnerships

Retired U.S. Air Force veteran Ray Smith proudly served with the 355th Maintenance Group, where his commitment to excellence built the foundation for a diverse career spanning defense, business leadership, and community service. Ray went on to serve as a Raytheon International Country Manager, overseeing key international operations and business development initiatives, and later continued supporting national security efforts as a logistics and integration defense contractor.

In addition to his corporate career, Ray is a radio host and real estate professional, helping clients navigate complex property transactions. Deeply committed to community impact, Ray has served as past president of the Arizona Bowl Blue Blazers, board member for the Hearth Foundation and Junior Achievement of Southern Arizona, lead volunteer for Coaches for Charities, and currently serves as the Vice President for Partnerships for the Splash 3 Foundation Inc. He also serves as a member of the Arizona Sands Club Board of Governors, striving to make a positive difference in every endeavor.

Mike Korechek

CFO

Mike Korcheck is a retired U.S. Air Force officer with more than 26 years of active-duty service, beginning with his graduation from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1982. His career included roles as a leader, officer, and Combat Rescue Helicopter Instructor/Evaluator Pilot, culminating in command-level responsibility for the training, education, resourcing, and operational readiness of more than 1,000 combat-ready personnel conducting worldwide search and rescue missions. After transitioning to the public sector in 2008, he led a project management team supporting U.S. Air Force Rescue program acquisition, budgeting, and operational documentation.

In 2014, following completion of an accounting degree, Mike worked as Lead Construction Accountant for Boos Development Group, supporting Build-to-Suit commercial retail development and financial reporting. Since returning to Tucson, Arizona, he has served as Operations Manager for Scouting America’s Catalina Council, overseeing operations, accounting, audits, accounts payable, program support, and special projects and the Splash 3 Foundation INC, Chief Financial Officer.