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The National Guard Association of Georgia (NGAGA) is seeking motivated and engaged members to serve on the NGAGA Board of Directors. Several board positions will become vacant in May 2026, and we invite qualified members to consider volunteering for these important leadership roles.

Serving on the NGAGA Board is an opportunity to help shape the future of the association and strengthen our support for the Soldiers and Airmen of the Georgia National Guard. Board members play a key role in guiding the organization’s strategic direction, growing membership, strengthening partnerships with our corporate members, and advancing advocacy efforts that benefit our members and their families. Board service provides an opportunity to develop leadership experience while shaping the future of the association.

Nominations will be accepted from 12 March through 15 April 2026. The slate of nominees will be presented to NGAGA members and voted on during the Annual NGAGA State General Conference Business Session on 16 May 2026.

NGAGA Board of Directors vacancies:

President-Elect (Two-Year Term)
The President-Elect supports the President in leading the association and preparing to assume the role of NGAGA President. This position provides continuity of leadership and strategic direction for the organization.
Preferably a Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel who can serve in the following leadership progression:

  • Two years as President-Elect
  • Two years as President
  • Two years as Past President (advisory role)

    Primary Responsibilities
  • Succeed the President upon completion of the President’s term
  • Fulfill the duties of the President in their absence
  • Attend Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings
  • Serve as Chairperson of the Resolutions Committee

    Previous service on the NGAGA Board of Directors is preferred.

Vice President Army (Two-Year Term)
Typically held by a Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel, the Vice President–Army serves as the senior Army representative on the board and works closely with Army leadership and Major Subordinate Commands.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary Army advisor to NGAGA President and President-Elect
  • Ensure Army directors remain engaged and committees effectively execute board initiatives

Director (Army) (Three-Year Term)
Typically a Captain or above, this role serves as a key liaison between NGAGA leadership and Army units across the Georgia National Guard.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with MSCs and units on NGAGA initiatives such as membership growth and legislative proposals
  • Support association outreach and engagement across the force
  • Serve on NGAGA committees as assigned

Director Retired Army (Two-Year Term)
Must be a retired Army Officer.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Represent and advocate for retired members
  • Advise the Board on issues impacting retired personnel
  • Support committee work and association initiatives

Director Retired Air (Two-Year Term)
Must be a retired Air Officer.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Represent and advocate for retired members
  • Advise the Board on issues impacting retired personnel
  • Support committee work and association initiatives

 

Requirements for all positions:

  • Be a member in good standing (annual or life member) with the National Guard Association of Georgia
  • Be willing to attend monthly board meetings (virtual and in person as scheduled)
  • Attend the Annual NGAGA State Conference
  • Preferably the NGAUS Annual Conference.
  • Serve on committees and actively support board initiatives

What We Are Looking For in Board Members

NGAGA seeks board members who are committed to strengthening the Association and advancing the interests of the Georgia National Guard community. Ideal candidates bring experience or interest in areas such as:

  • Membership growth and engagement
  • Corporate partnerships and fundraising
  • Legislative advocacy
  • Strategic planning and leadership
  • Building relationships across the Georgia National Guard

Members who are passionate about expanding NGAGA’s impact and strengthening the association for future generations are strongly encouraged to consider serving.

More information about the board of directors and bylaws can be found National Guard Association of Georgia, Inc. By-Laws - National Guard Association of Georgia (ngaga.org). If you have further questions about board service, please contact the undersigned.

 

COL Jean Paul Laurenceau
NGAGA President
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Chris Corley
NGAGA Executive Director
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(404) 275-9707

Past Presidents

June 2022 to June 2024 COL Patrick Wilson
June 2020 to June 2022 Lt Col Elizabeth Baker
June 2018 to June 2020 COL Alex McLemore
June 2016 to June 2018 BG Reginald G. Neal
June 2014 to June 2016 Col John Verhage
June 2012 to June 2014 COL (then LTC) Anthony (Tony) Poole
June 2010 to June 2012 MG (then COL) Tom Carden
June 2008 to June 2010 BG (then COL) Murray Hansen
June 2006 to June 2008 BG (then COL) Steve Joyce
April 2004 to June 2006 BG (then COL) Maria Britt
June 2002 to April 2004 MG (then BG) Tom Lynn
June 2000 to June 2002 BG Terrell T. Reddick
June 1999 to June 2000 MG (then BG) Robert C. Hughes, Jr.
June 1998 to June 1999 MG (then BG) Bruce MacLane
June 1997 to June 1998 MG (then COL) William T. Nesbitt
April 1996 to June 1997 BG (then COL) Robert M. Kennemer
June 1995 to April 1996 BG Douglas M. Padgett
April 1994 to June 1995 BG Thomas L. McCullough
April 1993 to April 1994 BG Cecil L. Pearce
April 1992 to April 1993 MG (then BG) Michael J. Bowers
June 1991 to April 1992 BG Tony Idol
September 1990 to June 1991 BG (then COL) Joel W. Seymour
September 1989 to September 1990 BG (then COL) Walter C. Corish, Jr.
September 1988 to September 1989 BG (then COL) David W. Gunn
September 1987 to September 1988 MG (then BG) John L. Blandford
September 1986 to September 1987 MG (then COL) William P. Bland, Jr.
September 1985 to September 1986 BG (then COL) Otis C. Malcom, Jr.
September 1984 to September 1985 BG (then COL) Billy M. Phillips
September 1983 to September 1984 BG (then COL) Carl C. Poythress, Jr.
November 1982 to September 1983 BG (then COL) Harold W. Carlisle
September 1981 to November 1982 BG L. Wayne Stallings
May 1980 to September 1981 BG (then COL) Claude M. Strickland, Jr.
April 1979 to May 1980 MG (then BG) Dan Bullard, III
May 1978 to April 1979 BG (then COL) Barney H. Nobles
March 1977 to May 1978 BG William M. Berry, Jr.
March 1976 to March 1977 BG (then COL) James E. McLendon
January 1975 to March 1976 COL (then LTC) Tobe C. Karrh
March 1974 to January 1975 MG (then BG) Billy M. Jones
March 1973 to March 1974 BG (then COL) John E. McGowan
October 1971 to March 1973 BG (then COL) Ben L. Kersey, Jr.
November 1970 to October 1971 BG (then COL) Jiram J. Honea
November 1969 to October 1970 BG (then COL) Clarence B. Irwin
September 1968 to October 1969 MG (then COL) Holden C. West
September 1967 to September 1968 LTG (then BG) Charles S. Thompson, Jr.
September 1966 to September 1967 BG (then LTC) Roscoe Lowery
September 1965 to September 1966 MG (then COL) Andrew W. McKenna
September 1964 to September 1965 BG (then LTC) Creighton L. Rhodes
September 1963 to September 1964 BG (then LTC) James E. Slaton
September 1962 to September 1963 MG (then COL) Roy W. Hogan
September 1961 to September 1962 LTC Tom Luck
September 1960 to September 1961 BG (then COL) Edward J. Mackey
September 1959 to September 1960 BG (then COL) Wyont B. Bean
September 1958 to September 1959 BG Bernard M. Davey
September 1957 to September 1958 COL (then LTC) Albert J. Twiggs
September 1956 to September 1957 BG (then COL) Wesley D. Willingham
September 1955 to September 1956 BG (then COL) William H. Kelly
September 1954 to September 1955 MG (then COL) Charles L. Davis
September 1953 to September 1954 MG (then COL) James C. Grizzard
September 1952 to September 1953 BG (then COL) Buford A. Ingle
January 1952 to September 1952 COL (then LTC) John M. Hancock
January 1951 to January 1952 MG (then COL) Jack G. Johnson
January 1950 to January 1951 MG (then COL) James C. Grizzard
January 1949 to January 1950 LTG (then COL) Benjamin F. Merritt