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

RALPH WITKIN

PRESIDENT

Bill Purcell

VICE PRESIDENT

MARK CLEAVES

DEPUTY VICE PRESIDENT, EAST

MARK BAYUK

DEPUTY VICE PRESIDENT, CENTRAL

JOHN DECKER

DEPUTY VICE PRESIDENT, WEST

JERRY CORRENTO,

TREASURER

Pierre A. Sims

SECRETARY

Thomas J. Flaherty

LEGAL

CARLOS MARISCAL

CHAPLAIN

Susan FINNIGAN

SGT-AT-ARMS

JOHN MATTHEWS

DEPUTY-AT-LARGE, EAST

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DEPUTY-AT-LARGE, CENTRAL

COMMITTEES

Our Committees Team – Enabling Our Mission Through Collaboration

AWARDS COMMITTEE

Arthur John (A.J.) Burn

BY-LAWS COMMITTEE

Susan Finnigan

FINANCE COMMITTE

Arthur John (A.J,) Burn

FUND RAISING COMMITTEE

Jerry Corrento, Sr.

HISTORY COMMITTEE

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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Ralph Witkin

NOMINATION COMMITTEE

ad hoc, appointed as needed

REUNION COMMITTEE

Susan Finnigan

SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE

Mike Galyean

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