Air Force Aid Society is governed by a distinguished group of volunteer Trustees comprised of current Air Force and Space Force leaders and personnel, former Air Force leaders and members of the civilian community – fulfilling the vision of our founder, Gen Hap Arnold.
AFAS Board of Trustees President
Mr. James C. Reagan
Mr. Reagan recently retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Leidos Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of technology solutions in national security. Prior to this role, Mr. Reagan was Senior Vice President and CFO at Vencore, Inc. He has over 20 years of experience providing executive-level financial leadership to large companies, mostly in the Washington, DC area. He also serves on the Boards of the Wolf Trap Foundation and the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation. Reagan earned his B.S. in Business Administration from The College of William & Mary and his MBA from Loyola College.
AFAS Board of Trustees Vice President
Ms. Kathleen Barchick
Kathleen Barchick is a co-founder of Cliffwater LLC, an alternative investment advisory firm for institutional investors managing over $55 billion in private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and real assets. Prior to founding Cliffwater in 2004, Ms. Barchick was a Managing Director and Principal of Wilshire Associates. She began her career with the Department of Defense Logistics Agency managing contractor performance for U.S. Air Force radar systems and later served as an acquisition officer for the USAF. Ms. Barchick holds a B.S. in Operations Research from the United States Air Force Academy and an MBA from the University of Southern California. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst, a member of the CFA Institute and the Los Angeles Society of Financial Analysts.
Secretary of the Air Force
Dr. Troy E. Meink
Dr. Troy E. Meink is the 27th Secretary of the Air Force responsible for organizing, training, and equipping the U.S. Air and Space Forces. In this capacity, he directs the Department of the Air Force’s annual budget exceeding $168 billion, provides Air and Space Forces to combatant commanders for global military operations, and is accountable for the welfare of nearly 700,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian Airmen and Guardians and their families.
A native of South Dakota, Dr. Meink entered the Air Force through ROTC in 1988 at South Dakota State University. He graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering and later earned a doctorate in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from Ohio State University.
Chief of Staff of the Air Force
General David W. Allvin
General David W. Allvin is the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. As Chief, he serves as the senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training and equipping of 689,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas. As a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the general and other service chiefs function as military advisers to the Secretary of Defense, National Security Council and the President.General Allvin graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1986. He has commanded at the squadron and wing levels, including the 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. He has held major command staff assignments and served on the Joint Staff.
Spouse of Chief of Staff of the Air Force
Gina Allvin
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
David A. Flosi
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi represents the highest enlisted level of leadership and, as such, provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. He serves as the senior enlisted leader and primary adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all matters regarding the readiness, training, professional development, and effective utilization of more than 665,000 Total Force Airmen. Chief Flosi is the 20th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position.
Chief Flosi entered the Air Force in May 1996 as a nuclear weapons specialist. His background includes various leadership duties in conventional and nuclear munitions/missile operations, program management, developmental test and contingency operations at all Air Force organizational levels. Chief Flosi has deployed in direct support of operations Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, Inherent Resolve and Freedom’s Sentinel. Prior to this assignment, he served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
Spouse of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
Katy Flosi
Mrs. Katy Flosi is married to Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi, the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. Mrs. Flosi was raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where she met a young David Flosi in high school. The two were married in 1997.
Katy was a professional ballerina with Ballet Arizona from 1992-1994. Throughout Chief Flosi’s career, Katy remained involved in several spouse groups while successfully getting three children through German and Italian schools. She also volunteered at the Tinker Thrift Store during COVID to continue raising money for scholarships and spouse outreach programs. Katy graduated from Minot State University in 2014.
CMSAF and Mrs. Flosi have three children together: Hannah, Bella, and Jack. In her spare time, Katy enjoys camping, cooking and listening to podcasts.
Chief of Space Operations
GENERAL B. CHANCE SALTZMAN
General B. Chance Saltzman is the Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force. As Chief, he serves as the senior uniformed Space Force officer responsible for the organization, training, and equipping of all organic and assigned space forces serving in the United States and overseas. As members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Chief of Space Operations and other service chiefs function as military advisers to the Secretary of Defense, National Security Council, and the President.
General Saltzman is a graduate of Boston University and was commissioned in 1991. He has operational experience with missile and space systems, as a Minuteman III launch officer, and as a satellite operator for the National Reconnaissance Office. He also served as the first Chief of Combat Plans for the Joint Space Operations Center, and later, as Chief of Combat Operations.
Mrs. Jennifer Saltzman
Jennifer Saltzman is married to General B. Chance Saltzman, the Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force. Mrs. Saltzman graduated from the College of Great Falls, with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. Since then, Jennifer has traveled the world with their 14th move to the National Capital Region in Washington, DC. Jennifer has long been a champion for military spouses and families, working tirelessly to support them by promoting family engagements, building genuine connections, and creating a strong sense of community.
Chief MASTER SERGEANT OF THE SPACE FORCE
JOHN BENTIVEGNA
Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna serves at the highest enlisted level of leadership and provides direction for the enlisted force representing their interests to the American public and to those in all levels of government. He acts as the personal advisor to the Chief of Space Operations and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, proper utilization, and development of the U.S. Space Force.
Chief Bentivegna entered the United States Air Force in 1994 and has served in both Maintenance and Space Operations career fields. He has held positions at the squadron, division, group, wing, Numbered Air Force, Field Command and Headquarters Air and Space Force levels and served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief Operations Officer and is the Enlisted Space Systems Operations Career Field Manager, Headquarters Space Force, Washington, D.C.
Chief Bentivegna entered the United States Space Force on September 1, 2020.
Mrs. Cathy Bentivegna
Cathy Bentivegna is the spouse of Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna. Born and raised in the Philippines, her family migrated to Jersey City, New Jersey when she was 15 years old.
Cathy graduated from Saint Leo University, Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and is a 27-year veteran of the Janitorial & Sanitation industry with project management experience. She is a Co-Captain and Mentor for the Mid-Atlantic International Sanitary Supply Association, Hygieia Network, which provides education, mentoring, advancement opportunities and resources for women in the industry. Cathy’s focus on mentorship extends to military members and their families where she was a Key Spouse Mentor since 2015 and Thrift Shop Advisor at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California 2019-2020. She is committed to working toward a culture of community and helping families navigate career and childcare resources and services. Cathy is excited and honored to help service members and families in the Space Force community.
Cathy and CMSSF Bentivegna have been married for 29 years and are happy to be stationed in the Washington, D.C. area. They have two adult children, Neil and Kaitlyn. They currently share their home with two adorable dogs, Twinky and Saki whom they rescued and adopted. In her spare time, Cathy enjoys visiting wineries, exploring hidden gastronomy gems, going to concerts, baking cakes and making limoncello.
Dr. Mark Brown, Major General, Retired, USAF
Dr. Mark Brown, Major General, Retired, USAF, is the 8th Chief Operating Officer of Federal Student Aid (FSA). He previously served as a Senior Advisor with FSA focusing on the human capital readiness and development needed to support approximately 42 million student loan borrowing clients and administrators in the $1.5 trillion Federal Student Aid Program. General Brown retired from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) where he served over 32 years as an active duty Air Force officer. Most recently, he served as the Deputy Commander for Air Education and Training Command, where he was responsible for Air Force education, as well as basic and technical training.
General Brown holds a B.S. in Accounting from Tuskegee University, an MPA from Troy State University, a M.S. degree in Strategic Studies from the Air Command and Staff College, and a M.S. in National Security Strategy from the National Defense University.
Mr. Eli Cohen
Mr. Cohen is a principal and head of alternative investments at GenTrust Wealth Management, a boutique multi-family office and registered investment advisor. He is responsible for the selection, oversight and development of alternative investment strategies including hedge fund, private equity, and other non-traditional strategies. Prior to joining GenTrust, Cohen worked at Strategic Investment Group, and outsourced investment office with over $30 billion in assets under management.
Mr. Cohen received a J.D. from Harvard Law School and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He received an A.B. from Harvard College, magna cum laude in Economics.
Lieutenant General (Dr.) John J. DeGoes
Lt. Gen. (Dr.) John J. DeGoes is the Surgeon General, Headquarters U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, Arlington, Virginia. In this role, he directly supports a $42 billion Defense Health Program portfolio while exercising significant influence over a $6.1 billion, 44,000-person integrated healthcare delivery and readiness system, serving 2.6 million beneficiaries at 76 military treatment facilities worldwide. He advises the Secretary of the Air Force, the Air Force Chief of Staff, the Space Force Chief of Space Operations, and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs focusing on air expeditionary force medical requirements and the health of Airmen and Guardians. Lt. Gen. DeGoes oversees Air Force Medical Service functions, including clinical operations, aeromedical evacuation, global force management, readiness, strategic medical plans, programs and budget, medical force management, and medical information systems management.
John L. Dolan, Lieutenant General, Retired, USAF
Retired Lt. Gen. Dolan is currently Vice President, Air Force and Join Strike Mission Areas at Lockheed Martin. As a senior executive and speaker he has provided both strategic and operational advice to leaders at the highest levels of government.
As a retired United States Air Force officer he last served as the director for operations (J-3) on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Before that, he served as the commander of United States Forces Japan and commander of 5th Air Force. Mr. Dolan is a command pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours, including more than 200 combat missions.
Mr. Dolan earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, and a Master of Aeronautical Science and Technology from Embry Riddle University.
Honorable Robert F. Hale
The Hon. Mr. Hale, a former DOD Comptroller, is currently a fellow at Booz Allen Hamilton. Hale has almost four decades of experience in defense-related financial management. Prior to joining Booz Allen, he was nominated by then-President Obama and confirmed by the Senate as Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller). During the Clinton administration, he served as Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) (Financial Management and Comptroller). During his tenure as the longest-serving Assistant Secretary for Financial Management in Air Force history, he helped to streamline USAF financial business processes and improve base-level financial services. Hale earned his B.S. in mathematics and statistics, as well as his M.S. in operations research, from Stanford University.
Dr. William W. Jennings
Dr. Jennings is Professor of Finance and Investments at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) where he is the principal finance educator. His research focuses on tax-exempt investment issues at charities and pensions. He serves the community via several investment committees, including at the USAFA Association of Graduates and Falcon Foundation. Before academia, Dr. Jennings worked as a private equity analyst. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a registered CPA in Michigan. His doctorate is from the University of Michigan.
Mr. Ken Mailender
Mr. Mailender is the retired CEO of Mailender, Inc., a regional distribution company of paper, packaging and cleaning supplies located in Cincinnati, OH. Formerly he was employed by Procter & Gamble in Brand Management. He served in the Air Force Reserves from 1969-75. Mr. Mailender has an extensive record of community service including with the C-Stars program at the University of Cincinnati (The Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills). Among other activities, he served at Xavier University both as the Chair of the Business School Executive Advisory Board and the Co-Founder of the Interfaith Community Engagement program. Additionally, he was previously an Instructor of Marketing at Northern Kentucky University. He received both his B.S. of Business and MBA degrees from The Ohio State University.
LIEUTENANT GENERAL CAROLINE MILLER
Lt Gen Caroline M. Miller is the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. Lt Gen Miller serves as the senior Air Force officer responsible for comprehensive plans and policies covering all life cycles of military and civilian personnel management, which includes military and civilian end strength management, education and training, compensation, resource allocation, and the worldwide U.S. Air Force services program.
Lt Gen Miller was commissioned from Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, in 1994. She has held several command and staff positions at the base, major command, Air Staff, and Joint levels. Her command tours include the 1st Mission Support Squadron, 1st Force Support Squadron, 379th Expeditionary Mission Support Group, and 633rd Air Base Wing.
Prior to her current position, Lt Gen Miller served as the Commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.
Major General Frank R. Verdugo
Maj. Gen. Frank R. Verdugo is the Comptroller, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command Financial Management, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. As the Commander’s Chief Financial Officer, he is responsible for more than 35% of the Air Force appropriated budget. This includes the financial planning and fiscal execution of the Air Force’s research, development, test, acquisition and sustainment programs. He serves as principal financial adviser to the Commander of AFMC, and as such, is responsible for command policies regarding Chief Financial Officer Act compliance. He is responsible for identifying funding requirements, building the command’s budgets, administering the Air Force Working Capital Fund, executing AFMC’s annual budget program of $60 billion, and providing military, civilian and contractor pay service to 75,000 personnel. He also oversees 3,000 professional financial managers providing vital services supporting the command’s units worldwide, including 10 major bases.