About Our Board
Dr. Daniel Guzman
Dr. Guzman is a pediatrician in Ft. Worth, Texas, at Cook Children’s Medical Center who supports the Lock Arms for Life mission. As a concerned citizen and physician, he has seen the heartbreaking effects of unintentional gun tragedies and is doing everything he can to stop them.
Bill Odle
Bill Odle is a close friend of Lock Arms for Life and wants to help spread our safety message in and around his hometown of Houston, Texas. As an involved parent and step-parent of school-age children and those in college, Bill understands first-hand the concerns regarding improperly handled firearms.
Pat Korbus
“My support of Lock Arms for Life comes down to one simple focus: educating gun owners about the best ways to store their firearms so they avoid accidental injuries or tragic deaths. I’ve been surprised to learn that well-intentioned, safety-focused gun owners too often are not aware of the best ways to prevent those accidents.”
Leslie Ervin
Since 2013, Leslie has been advocating for gun policies that help keep our communities safe. As a licensed gun owner, Leslie knows firsthand the importance of safely storing guns. Her work with Lock Arms for Life allows her to educate her community through this dedicated and hardworking group of volunteers.
Gyl Switzer
Gyl is an elementary school teacher dedicated to fostering a safe learning environment. She joined the Lock Arms for Life board to advocate for safe storage of firearms, believing it is crucial to prevent children accessing them. As a board member, she is committed to enhancing safety in schools and communities.
Randy Ross
“In over 40 years in the car industry, I’ve met countless families who could benefit from a straighter way to safety. The car industry has had safety measures for decades. Gun ownership will be safer with the programs in Lock Arms for Life.”
Amelia Mercado
Amelia Mercado is a third-year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. A native of Austin, she graduated from the University of Texas, where she earned induction into Phi Beta Kappa. During medical school, witnessing the impact of firearm injuries on her patients ignited her passion for gun safety. She has secured 6,800 free gun locks for Houston hospitals and is leading a curriculum at Baylor to train future physicians in gun safety counseling. Amelia plans to take a year off between her third and fourth years to study community interventions and policy in the UK. Following graduation, she intends to pursue a career in psychiatry.
