Arnold L. Punaro took the oath of office as Chairman of the Reserve Forces Policy Board on September 12, 2011. Appointed by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, he is the first person to hold the chair under the revised functions and structure established by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2011.
John Cotton joined DRS Technologies in 2008. Graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1973 with a degree in Aerospace Engineering, he earned his wings in October 1974 and became a third generation pilot. His father was also a Naval Aviator and his grandfather flew with the Lafayette Flying Corps in World War I.
Major General H. Michael Edwards is The Adjutant General for Colorado. He is responsible for the command administration of over 5,000 Colorado Army and Air National Guard members...
After retiring from the Air Force with 39 years of service and after serving as the Executive Vice President of Horizon Lines, Inc, General Handy currently manages his own advisory and consulting service in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. Represents District 34, which comprises Raleigh from the Five Points intersection north to Strickland and Durant roads. First elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2006, 2008, and 2010. Practiced law with non-profit groups and law firm since 1995.
Sergeant Major Martz reported for duty as the Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA) to the Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB) on 10 September 2009. SGM Martz serves as the subject matter expert for personnel, mobilization and readiness issues impacting enlisted personnel from all seven reserve components. In this capacity he works an...
Proven leadership, project development, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills. Set high standards for meeting goals and achieving successful outcomes. Ability to engage corporate, small business and local groups to increase awareness and support for our military members and their families.
Major General Darrell L. Moore assumed his duties as the Director, Reserve Affairs, Quantico, VA on April 10, 2010.
Major General Moore was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and raised in Pryor, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1976 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration...
Dr. John Nagl is a Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security. He is also a member of the Defense Policy Board, a Visiting Professor in the War Studies Department at Kings College of London, a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a member of the International Institute of Strategic Studies.
Mr. Sergio Satch" Pecori, P.E., is president and CEO of Hanson Professional Services Inc., an award-winning, employee-owned, national consulting firm providing engineering, architecture, planning and allied services. He is a licensed professional engineer in Illinois, California, Connecticut, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio and Virginia.
Rear Admiral Penniman graduated from the United States Naval Academy with the class of 1979 and was designated a naval aviator in September 1981. Following an instructor pilot tour in the A-4 Skyhawk, Penniman reported to Fighter Squadron (VF) 124 for training in the F-14A Tomcat. He was subsequently assigned to VF-211...
Lt. Gen. James E. Sherrard III served as Chief of Air Force Reserve, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air ForceBase, GA. As Chief of Air Force Reserve, he served as principal adviser on Reserve matters to the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force. As Commander of Air Force Reserve Command...
Major General James N. Stewart is the Military Executive, Reserve Forces Policy Board, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Washington, D.C. The Reserve Forces Policy Board serves as an independent adviser to the Secretary of Defense, providing advice and recommendations to the Secretary on strategies, policies, and practices designed to improve and enhance...
Gene Taylor, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, served in the U.S. Congress from 1989 until 2011. Taylor enlisted in the U. S. Coast Guard Reserve in 1971 and served until 1985. As the skipper of a search and rescue boat, he received the Commandant’s Letter of Commendation for fire fighting and a Letter of Commendation for saving the life of a crew member.
Ms. Maria J. Vorel is a career public servant in emergency management. Currently Ms. Vorel coordinates disaster operations for the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Major General Leo V. Williams, III retired from the Marine Corps Reserve on 1 January, 2004 following 33 ½ years of service. Prior to his retirement, he served as the Deputy Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, Virginia.
Major General Marcia M. Anderson is currently serving as the, Deputy Chief, Army Reserve (IMA), Office of the Chief, Army Reserve, Washington, DC. Major General Anderson has commanded at the Company level through General Officer. She has also served in a variety of staff positions at Battalion, Brigade, and Division level to include S-1, S-3, S-4, and G-1, as well as an Assistant...
Rear Admiral John S. Welch was promoted to Rear Admiral Upper Half and assumed his duties as Senior Reserve Officer, Coast Guard Atlantic Area in June 2012. He is currently responsible for the training and mobilization of over 4,400 reservist from as far West as Colorado to as far East as Afghanistan. His 30 year career has included a variety of operational and staff assignments. Prior to this...
