OUR TEAM

Our team is a diverse group united by a common purpose: to honor our Marine Corps legacy, support active-duty personnel, and make a difference in the lives of veterans and their families. Get to know the dedicated members who work tirelessly to ensure our association’s success and who share a deep commitment to serving those who have served our nation.

1ST MDA / TEAM

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Our Dedicated Executive Team – Guiding Our Vision

William S. Godfrey

PRESIDENT

Mike Galyean

Vice President

MIKE GALYEAN

VICE PRESIDENT

Jerry Corrento, SR.

Deputy Vice President, East

JERRY CORRENTO, SR.

DEPUTY VICE PRESIDENT, EAST

Orlando Garza

Deputy Vice President, Central

ORLANDO GARZA

DEPUTY VICE PRESIDENT, CENTRAL

Bill Purcell

Deputy Vice President, West

BILL PURCELL

DEPUTY VICE PRESIDENT, WEST

ARTHUR JOHN (A.J.) BURN

TREASURER

Pierre A. Sims

SECRETARY

Thomas Flaherty

Legal Officer

Thomas Flaherty

LEGAL

CARLOS MARISCAL

CHAPLAIN

Susan FINNIGAN

SGT-AT-ARMS

Elmer Hawkins

Deputy-At-Large, East

Elmer Hawkins

DEPUTY-AT-LARGE, EAST

Paul Wojahn

Deputy-At-Large, Central

PAUL WOJAHN

DEPUTY-AT-LARGE, CENTRAL

Ralph Witkin

Deputy-At-Large, West

RALPH WITKIN

DEPUTY-AT-LARGE, WEST

COMMITTEES

Our Committees Team – Enabling Our Mission Through Collaboration

AWARDS COMMITTEE

Arthur John (A.J.) Burn

BY-LAWS COMMITTEE

William Godfrey

FINANCE COMMITTE

Arthur John (A.J,) Burn

FUND RAISING COMMITTEE

William Godfrey

HISTORY COMMITTEE

Tom McLeod

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

William Godfrey

NOMINATION COMMITTEE

Mike Galyean

REUNION COMMITTEE

Susan Finnigan

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