Dan & Judy Soper

Dan & Judy are parents of Joey Paulk, one of the earlier treated patients in the program. Dan & Judy reside in Oceanside, California.

Judy Soper

Judy retired in 2018 after 30 years with 7- Eleven, Inc. Her most recent role was Director of Global Logistics. Judy was introduced to Operation Mend at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas in 2008.

Dan Soper

Dan retired from 7-Eleven, Inc. as Vice President of Franchising and Field Operations, with 25 of service and remains with the organization in a consulting role. They are enjoying more time to travel for pleasure, living near the beach and most importantly, spending time with family. 

Upon returning to California, the family visited UCLA and became part of the Operation Mend family. Dan & Judy have since supported the program in several ways, to include garnering 7- Eleven, Inc. corporate sponsorship and hosting two Dallas area fundraising events. The Sopers look forward to supporting the program further now that they are living in southern California once again. They are enjoying more time to travel for pleasure, living near the beach and most importantly, spending time with family.