AFA Board of Directors

2026 National Convention election update

AFA announced on September 22, 2026 that delegates elected the following five people on September 12. Its announcement says their terms will begin but does not give an effective date.

• Janelle Stafford — elected Vice Chair of the Board for Field Operations
• Robert M. “Mike” Maxwell — elected National Treasurer
• Linda McMahon — elected National Director, East Area
• Bill Harding — elected National Director, at Large
• Paul H. Weseloh — elected National Director, at Large

Bill Harding was reelected. AFA's live Board roster now lists Janelle Stafford as Vice Chair for Field Operations and Chris Canada for the Central Area. It now also lists Linda McMahon for the East Area and Paul “Pablo” Weseloh as an at-large director. The election announcement and current roster remain distinct dated records.

Board roster currently listed by AFA

The groups below reflect AFA's official Board of Directors page as checked on 2026-10-20. Appointments and titles can change; consult that live source for the latest roster.

Elected voting officers

• Kathleen Ferguson — Chair of the Board · Official AFA biography
• Janelle Stafford — Vice Chair of the Board, Field Operations · Official AFA biography
• Gary Copsey — Vice Chair of the Board, Education · Official AFA biography
• Paul Hendricks — National Secretary · Official AFA biography
• Mike Maxwell — Treasurer · Official AFA biography

Elected national directors

• Bobi Oates — West Area
• Chris Canada — Central Area
• Linda McMahon — East Area
• Dwyer Dennis — At Large
• Wes Hallman — At Large
• Bill Harding — At Large
• Dan “Ohno” Ohnesorge — At Large
• Paul “Pablo” Weseloh — At Large
• Doug “Odie” Slocum — At Large

Appointed voting directors

• DeAnna M. Burt — Lieutenant General, USSF, ret.
• Robert “Bob” Corsi — USAF civilian SES, ret.
• Tom Deale — Major General, USAF, ret. – Northrop Grumman
• Frank Kendall — SECAF #26
• Greg Touhill — Brigadier General, USAF, ret.

Armed Forces voting directors

• Chief David Flosi — CMSAF #20
• General Charles Q. Brown Jr. — CJCS #21
• Chief Roger “Toby” Towberman — CMSSF #1

Non-voting participants

• Burt Field — Ex-Officio Director, AFA President & CEO
• James De Rugeriis — Ex-Officio Director, SWS President
• Nick Dungan — Ex-Officio Director, AAS Commander
• Randy “Chappie” Kitchens — Advisory Director, Chaplain
• Gerald Murray — Advisory Director, Past Chair of the Board
• Whit Peters — Advisory Director, Past Chair of the Board

Who is AFA's Vice Chair for Field Operations?

Janelle Stafford is the vice chair listed on AFA's current Board roster. AFA says she has served in Chapter, state, region, and national roles during more than 20 years of membership. Her official biography describes a focus on growing Chapter participation and involving younger members. For the latest title and responsibilities, check that live source; for nearby participation, use our Chapter directory.

More elected officer backgrounds

Kathleen Ferguson

Ferguson's Air Force civilian career focused on installations, energy and environmental policy. She retired after serving as Principal Assistant Secretary for Installations, Energy, and Environment and now works with the Roosevelt Group. Read AFA's official biography for the full service record and current details.

Gary Copsey

Copsey is a retired Air Force colonel and 1994 MacKay Trophy recipient. His AFA leadership has included the Alamo Chapter, Texas State, and Texoma Region. Read AFA's official biography for the full service record and current details.

Paul Hendricks

Hendricks flew B-52Ds during the Vietnam War's Linebacker II campaign and later worked on B-1B test programs. He has served AFA in Chapter, State and national leadership roles. Read AFA's official biography for the full service record and current details.

Mike Maxwell

Maxwell retired as an Air Force colonel and senior federal executive. His later public service included leading resource management for the U.S. Army Reserve and planning roles with U.S. Africa Command and Headquarters Air Force. Read AFA's official biography for the full service record and current details.

How to follow AFA governance

For the Association's formal rules, see its governing documents, committees, and councils. Regional presidents are listed separately by AFA; they are not included here as directors solely because of their regional office. Explore our regions, chapters, staff directory, and AFA National page for related resources.