Association Officers

The freedom through Vigilance Association is operated by several  men and women from around the nation who come together in order to help FTVA achieve our goals. Below is a list of Officers, Directors and leaders who make all this possible.

2025 FTVA Board Members

President Joseph “Pepito” Figueroa
Vice President Karen “Bam” Rolirad
Treasurer Andy Smith
Secretary Roy Burnett
Immed Past President Edward “Ted” Colquhoun
Directors
Hall of Honor Director Greg Radabaugh
History Dan Martin
Membership & Web Activities Roy Burnett
Newsletter Dennis Buxton
Associate Newsletter Editor Joe “Pepito” Figueroa
Newsletter Section Editor Ken Maynard
Vigilant Partners Chairman Karen “Bam” Rolirad
Golf Tournament Chairman Bob Benitez
Social Activities Edward “Ted” Colquhoun
Special Activities Vacant
Picnic Jacque Lerma
President Aloha Chapter John “Tilly” Toillion
President Alamo Chapter Ken Williams
President Gold Country Chapter John Aurelius
President Heritage Chapter J.J. Graham
President, Mid-Atlantic Region Chapter Jerry Gething
President, Rocky Mountain Chapter George “Ike” Eichelberger
President, Wasatch Chapter Jacob Scheid/Scott Lawson
Directors Emeriti
Hall of Honor Director Emeritus Bob Sherwood
Hall of Honor Director Emeritus AJ Harrison
Special Activities Director Emeritus Doug Holden
Sports Director Emeritus Joe Hurst
Official Activities Director Emeritus Jim McLendon
President Emeritus W.T. “Bill” Ballard
Social Chairman Emeritus Grover Jackson
Social Chairman Emeritus George “Mac” McMakin
Newsletter Editor Emeritus Dan D’Apolito
President Emeritus Bob Cope
Past Presidents
16th Air Force
Senior Liaison Officer Mr. Steve Staycoff

Hall Of Honor

Lt Gen Bradfor Shwedo

Integrated cyber and ISR forces with the merger of 24AF and 25AF  – the first senior officer to oversee the strategic change of Joint All Domain Command and Control efforts. One of a kind leader who kept ISR and Cyber capabilities relevant and ready for any challenge or crisis!

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