heralded — (formerly) a royal or official messenger, especially one representing a monarch in an ambassadorial capacity during wartime.
introduced — to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.
led — simple past tense and past participle of lead1 .
pioneered — a person who is among those who first enter or settle a region, thus opening it for occupation and development by others.
prefaced — a preliminary statement in a book by the book's author or editor, setting forth its purpose and scope, expressing acknowledgment of assistance from others, etc.
scouted — a soldier, warship, airplane, etc., employed in reconnoitering.
ushered — a person who escorts people to seats in a theater, church, etc.
stood — simple past tense and past participle of stand.
belonged — to be in the relation of a member, adherent, inhabitant, etc. (usually followed by to): He belongs to the Knights of Columbus.