National Committees
National committees act in an advisory capacity to the national president and Executive Committee. Committee members are nominated by their service section vice presidents to the president and approved by the Executive Committee.
ROA’s Bylaws Section B-11: Committees covers the composition of each committee and the length of the term to which the members are appointed. Committee chairs are appointed by the National President to serve during that president’s term of office. If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, contact your service section vice president.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees manages all property held in trust for the association, investing the assets in a manner which will insure the viable long-range goals of the association. The Board also acts as trustees for the separately incorporated ROA Memorial Endowment Trust.
Committee Members:
- Col. Thomas H. Hueg, USAF (Ret.), Chair
- COL Edward “Joe” J. Benz III, USAR
- Capt. Samuel F. Wright, USN (Ret.), Committee Member
- Brig. Gen. Walter G. Vartan, USAF (Ret.), Trustee Emeritus
- Lt. Col. Randy C. Renfro, USAFR, Ex-Officio Treasurer
Family Readiness Support Committee
The Family Readiness Support Committee acts in an advisory capacity on all matters of policy and procedure relating to family matters. The committee also conducts programs in support of reservists’ families and manages the Family Support special interest group.
Committee Members:
- Mr. Culas W. Hutchinson Jr., Chair
- Col. Denise A. Enders, USA (Ret.), Vice Chair
- PO3 Andrew G. Chumney, USN (Ret.), Committee Member
- Chief Master Sgt. Ericka Kelly, USAF (Ret.), Committee Member
- Col. James M. Semerad, USA (Ret.), Committee Member
- Col. Armantine Williams, USA (Ret.), Committee Member
- Col. Judi A. Davenport, USA (Ret.), Member Emeritus
Constitution and Bylaws Committee
The Constitution and Bylaws Committee continuously studies the national constitution and bylaws and drafts amendments proposing necessary changes that may be desirable for action by the National Convention.
Committee Members:
- Col. Scott S. Russell, USAF (Ret.), Chair
- Command Sgt. Maj. Terry R. Atchison, USA (Ret.), Vice Chair
- Col. Jonathan Freeman, USAR, Committee Member
- Lt. Col. Donald M. Gomes, USAF (Ret.), Committee Member
- Col. William L. Holahan, USMC (Ret.), Committee Member
- Vacant, Committee Member
- Lt. Jesse P. Samluk, USPHS, Ex-Officio – JAG
Insurance and Financial Services Committee
The Insurance and Financial Services Committee acts in an advisory capacity on all matters, except actual expenditure of insurance related funds, relating to the insurance and divergent financial services plans offered to the members of and/or sponsored by the association. The committee also renders risk management advice and counsel on insurance and employee benefits programs covering the association, its subsidiaries, and staff.
Committee Members:
- Lt. Col. Andrew S. Fass, USAF (Ret.), Chair
- Lt. Col. Philip Thompson, USA (Ret.), Vice Chair
- Col. Nicola M. Buxman, USAR
- Cmdr. Charles E. Isom, USN (Ret.), Committee Member
- Lt. Col. Virginia M. Meyers, USA (Ret.), Committee Member
- To Be Determined, Committee Member – Air Force
- Lt. Col. Randy C. Renfro, USAFR, Ex-Officio Treasurer
Marketing and Communications Committee
The Marketing and Communications Committee acts in an advisory capacity on all matters involving internal and external communications of the Association.
Committee Members:
- Capt. Henry E. Plimack, USCGR (Ret.), Chair
- Lt. Col. Richard B. Stephens Jr., USAF (Ret.), Vice Chair
- Chief Warrant Officer 4 Dale J. Andersen, USN (Ret.), Committee Member
- Capt. Kalen Cotto, USA (Ret.), USAR, Committee Member
- Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Franco, USN, Committee Member
- Lt. Col. Carmen D. Gentile, USA (Ret.), Committee Member
- Lt. Col. William G. Grieve Jr., USA (Ret.), Committee Member
- Lt. Cmdr. William Kozlowski, USNR, Committee Member
- Col. John R. O’Shea, USA (Ret.), Committee Member
- Lt. Col. C. Mike Moose, USA (Ret.), Special Appointee Committee Member
- Cmdr. James M. Semerad, USN (Ret.), Special Appointee Committee Member
- Lt. Col. McKinley Williams Jr., USA (Ret.), Special Appointee Committee Member
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee continuously studies the fiscal affairs of the Association, recommends an annual budget, reviews the annual audit, and make recommendations to the National Executive Committee.
Committee Members:
- Lt. Col. Susan E. Lukas, USAF (Ret.), Chair
- Col. Judith A. Davenport, USA (Ret.), Vice-Chairman
- Col. Bill J. Forshey Jr., USAF (Ret.), Committee Member
- Vacant, Committee Member
- Lt. Col. Donald L. Stockton, USAF (Ret.), Committee Member
- Col. James R. Sweeney II, USMC (Ret.), Committee Member
- Lt. Col. Randy C. Renfro, USAFR, Ex-Officio Treasurer
Health Affairs Committee
The Health Affairs Committee maintains close liaison with the services’ Surgeon General on matters involving the readiness of military healthcare, both in peacetime and mobilization. The committee acts in an advisory capacity on all matters of policy and procedure relating to health services.
Committee Members:
- Brig. Gen. Sandra L. Alvey, USA (Ret.), Chair
- Cmdr. Mark Dobbertien, USN (Ret.), Committee Member
- Brig. Gen. Lisa Doumont, USA (Ret.), Committee Member
- Col. Peter Olson, USAR, Committee Member
- Maj. Kelly Peterson, USAR, Committee Member
- Lt. Col. Weldonna Toth, USAF (Ret.), Committee Member
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is responsible for studying, formulating and implementing a program designed to maintain and promote membership in the association at the maximum potential obtainable.
Committee Members:
- Capt. Matthew Juntz, USAR, Chair
- Capt. Nina N. Kazibwe, USAR, Vice Chair
- Lt. Cmdr. Bradley Carlson, USN (Ret.), Committee Member
- Lt. Col. Douglas B. Gilbert, USA (Ret.), Committee Member
- Lt. Col. Barbara N. Kiliz, USAF (Ret.), Committee Member
- Lt. Col. David A. McDonald, USA (Ret.), Committee Member
- Maj. Elizabeth Garza-Guidara, USAFR, Special Appointee
Minute Man Memorial Building Committee
The Minute Man Memorial Building Committee acts in an advisory capacity on all matters relating to the upkeep, repairs, and long-range maintenance of the national headquarters building.
Committee Members:
- Lt. Col. Donald L. Stockton, USAF (Ret.), Chair
- Col. Donald C. Brown, USAF (Ret.), Vice Chair
- Col. Judi A. Davenport, USA (Ret.), Committee Member
- Col. Thomas H. Hueg, USAF (Ret.) Committee Member
- Maj. Gen. Jeffrey E. Phillips, USA (Ret.), Committee Member
- Col. James R. Sweeney II, USMC (Ret.), Committee Member
Resolutions and Legislation Committee
The Resolutions and Legislation Committee acts in an advisory capacity on all matters of policy and procedure relating to legislation. The Committee also reviews all resolutions properly submitted to it and makes recommendations on adoption of those resolutions that are desirable for action and advocacy by the National Convention or the National Council.
Committee Members:
- Lt. Col. Karen J. Aravich, Chair
- Col. Denise A. Enders, USA (Ret.) Vice Chair
- Cmdr. Mark Dobbertien, USN (Ret.), Committee Member
- Maj. Keisha Dobney-Boykin, USAFR, Committee Member
- Lt. Col. Jessica Greening, USAFR, Committee Member
- Capt. Jon Swallow, NOAA (Ret.), Committee Member
- 2nd Lt. Isaac Toyos, USAR, Special Appointee
Resource Development Committee
The Resource Development Committee acts in an advisory capacity on all matters of fundraising and develops a plan that sets fundraising goals and assesses progress toward meeting those goals.
Committee Members:
- Col. Donald C. Brown, USAF (Ret.), Chair
- To Be Determined, Committee Member
- To Be Determined, Committee Member
- To Be Determined, Committee Member
- To Be Determined, Committee Member
- To Be Determined, Committee Member
Talent Development Committee
The Talent Development Committee identifies, recruits, cultivates and nominates prospective members to serve in elected and appointed positions. The committee also provides comprehensive orientation to national committees and develops future leaders.
Committee Members:
- Col. John F. Rosnow, USA (Ret.), Chair
- Col. Scott S. Russell, USAF (Ret.), Vice Chair
- Capt. Henry E. Plimack, USCGR (Ret.), Committee Member, VP Naval Services
- Maj. R. Reece Newsome USA (Ret.), Committee Member, VP Army
- Col. Donald C. Brown, USAF (Ret.), Committee Member, VP Air Force
- Col. Judi A. Davenport, USA (Ret.), Committee Member, Past National President
- CMSgt. Ericka Kelly, USAF (Ret.), Committee Member, Family Support Readiness Rep
- To Be Determined, Committee Member
- To Be Determined, Committee Member
