Director, Tyrone S. Woods Wrestling Foundation
Secretary, Restore College Wrestling Oregon
Vice President, Oregon City Optimists Club
Portland State University, BS
Lewis & Clark College, Masters in Teaching

Born in Klamath Falls in 1956 and raised in The Dalles, Oregon. Attended and wrestled for Oregon College of Education, 1974 - 1978. As a former OCHS social studies teacher and wrestling coach for 28 years, he knew Tyrone well during his time on the OCHS team, 1986-1989. He is currently retired but continues to be an active and valuable asset to the OC community where he and his wife have resided for over 35 years. In April, 2017, Roger was honored with induction into the Oregon Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Born and raised in Cody, Wyoming, Jeff's family moved to Colorado when he was ten. In 1999, he moved to Oregon where he has resided with his wife and daughter. As a middle schooler in Colorado, he wrestled under a head coach who had been stricken with polio as a child but later became a state champion. Jeff recalls how impressed he was with this coach's grit, determination, and "champion spirit" that he demonstrated to the team and which inspired them to want to always do their best. Recognizing that these qualities were also part of Tyrone's moral compass and wanting to support Tyrone's memory and heroism, Jeff found a way to do this by spending time as the volunteer caretaker of the memorial sign that had been installed on Highway 213 in 2014. He only learned of Tyrone's love of wrestling after a chance meeting with Cheryl, Tyrone's mom, who shared her son's story. The Oregon City community is richer for Jeff's many, many hours that he spends maintaining the memorial so it always looks beautiful and cared for. His dedication is greatly appreciated by local citizens and out-of-state visitors as well. When Jeff isn't hosting tournaments at Stone Creek Golf Club or keeping the sign looking its best, he loves to spend time with his wife, Beth, and their 7-year-old daughter, Ella. The rest of his free time is spent playing golf, doing yardwork, and traveling the scenic Pacific NW. As a TSWWF director, he wants to use his voice to promote the character building qualities of youth wrestling and to help improve the sports experience for these athletes.

Born in Eugene, Oregon, 1961, and raised in Ashland, Oregon. Attended and wrestled at Southern Oregon University 1980-1985. Was a member of the 1983 undefeated national championship team and was a 2X All-American for SOU, graduating in 1985 with BS in Education. "I had the honor of coaching Tyrone in my first years as a wrestling coach at Oregon City High School, 1985-1990." Retired in 2016, having taught at West Linn High School for over 25 years. Currently head wrestling coach for WLHS.

Kevin graduated from Oregon City High School in 1975, was on the wrestling team, and wrestled for Coaches Sparks, Bragg, and Conley. In 1981, he graduated from Southern Oregon State College, now SOU. He then was employed as a deputy sheriff by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, retiring with the rank of Captain after 38 successful and safe years. His wife, Cathy, is a retired OCHS elementary school teacher and currently donates her time as a volunteer supporting youth and youth causes. Their son, Charlie, graduated from Oregon City High School in 2010 and from Linfield University in 2014 where he proudly played for the Wildcat football program. Son Devin graduated from OCHS in 2015 and Southern Oregon University where he was an All-American wrestler. The entire Poppen family supports TSWWF and all it encompasses and represents. Kevin believes there is no greater way to honor fallen heroes than to give back to their home communities and to support the youth who share those traits and values.