Regional Directors

With almost 80 local chapters around the globe, LOA is proud of its grassroots community and is pleased to see engagement and support for LOA by its local chapters, both small and large.  However, with the strategic focus of the LOA organization broadening, the LOA National Board has endeavored to provide more visible and consistent support to local chapters by creating a new level of leadership and guidance. 

Region 1:  Western Region - Maj Wendy Enderle
Region 2:  Mountain Region - Col Pat Kumashiro
Region 3:  North Central Region - Ms. Jodie Johnson-Micks
Region 4:  South Central Region - Ms. Rebecca Westlake
Region 5:  North Eastern Region - Lt Col Ley Havird
Region 6:  South Eastern Region - Col Tracy Smiedendorf
Region 7:  European Region - Col Marc Novak
Region 8:  Pacific Region - Lt Col Tim Gillaspie
Region 9:  AOR Region - Mr. Jim Marsh

The primary responsibilities of the regional directors will be to:  
§  Further LOA National goals via focused chapter support
§  Serve as the chief administrator of the region for LOA, providing liaison between the assigned chapters and LOA National.
§  Provide leadership and assistance with the creation of new chapters and recruiting of new LOA National members.
§  Conduct a monthly DCO/telecom with assigned chapter leaders to discuss chapter support, membership, and professional development related issues.
§  Coordinate regional professional development activities.
§  Liaise with host MAJCOM/A4 (and staff), as required.
 
Each regional director will serve an initial two-year term.  Although the regional directors will report directly to the LOA National President, there will be much interaction and interface with the LOA National Chapter Support Officer, Major Camille LaDrew and our newly-appointed LOA National Professional Development Support Officer, Lt. Col.  Stephanie Halcrow.  These two critical LOA positions already provide important strategic inputs and guidance to the LOA National Board, and will now have additional opportunities for dialogue within the LOA regions.  The ultimate goal is to continue to provide value to our members.