Describe why you are proud to be an ROA member.

“I am proud to be a member of the Reserve Organization of America (ROA), which is the only organization whose mission is to support all services and ranks of the reserve components. The mission of the Reserves has changed since I joined in 1985 until I was retired in 2017. The op-tempo of our reserve components has never been higher and the ROA is always there to support our reserve forces.”

Describe how ROA has benefitted you in your military career.

“The Reserve Organization of America (ROA) has benefited me from my early days as a Second Lieutenant in 1987 until my mandatory retirement as a Colonel in 2017. As a young Lieutenant, I recall the ROA mentors who taught our Officer Development Programs. Today I serve as a member on the ROA National Family Readiness Support Committee, ROA Illinois Vice President, and ROA Chapter 48 Newsletter Chairman.”