MEET YOUR DIVISION 1 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
MSgt Jacquelyn Chapin
President (2025-2027)
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I am excited to be a part of this amazing team we have for Division 1! I started out my AFSA journey in 2014 as chapter 211 communications chair at JBMDL and will be retiring out of WPAFB where I was on the membership committee served as vice president and president, and currently am the Sr. Advisor for chapter 751. During this time, I also served on the Division council as their secretary, trustee and now have the privilege to serve as the Division President. Let's show them how we do it D1! #Division1Leadstheway
CMSgt (Ret.) Steve "Dirk" Dirksen
Vice President (2023-2026)
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I served on Active Duty in the Air Force for 30 years as a C-5 and C-17 Loadmaster as well as ending my career as a Group Superintendent. I first got involved in AFSA in 2013 when I was elected as President of Chapter 201, I served in that role for two years. During my tenure our Chapter had the AFSA International NCO of the Year, Division 1 NCO of the year twice and the International Legislative Award winner. After a move to McGuire AFB in New Jersey I became the Chief Mentor for Chapter 211. I am a lifetime member and look forward to serving the Division in any way that I can.
Mrs. Karin Staats
1st Trustee (2025-2027)
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I have been a family member of AFSA since the Dearborn, MI PAC. Served as Division Secretary and Auxiliary Coordinator and still serving as Chapter 779 Secretary / Treasurer and currently as the Division Trustee assigned to Family Matters. I have also been appointed to the International Family Matters Committee. I currently have two part time jobs as Intake Assistant with Allen County Community Corrections and Receptionist/Guest Services Crowd Manager with the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. I have two daughters, four grandchildren and a great grandson on the way.
TSgt Jacob Smith
2nd Trustee (2025-2026)​
(Information coming)
MSgt Brenda Ballas
3rd Trustee (2025-2027)
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I'm happy to be part of Division 1 EC. I'm a lifetime member of AFSA and part of Chapter 254, where I serve as the President. For the Division, I work as the legislation chair, education, and training.
SSgt Cora Bleau
4th Trustee (2024-2026)
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I have been an active duty member since 2017, serving as a Cryptologic Language Analyst. I first got involved in AFSA in 2023, holding the exciting role of Legislative Trustee for Chapter 254. I have always held a strong passion for AFSA’s mission to educate and lobby for service member benefits. I look forward to supporting AFSA as we continue evolving to meet the ever changing needs of our military community.
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MSgt (Ret.) L. Mark Hamilton
5th Trustee (2025-2027)
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I served for 20 years and 2 days on active duty! During that time, I was involved in AFSA in 1992, reengaged in 1997-2000, and then again in 2004, when I switched to a lifetime membership, I've fulfilled the roles of Legislative Trustee, Secretary, Vice President and President at the Chapter level. I'm currently the Senior Advisor for Chapter 254, and am excited now to be the Membership and joint Communications Trustee for Division 1!
Grant Wendland
Secretary (2025-2027)
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(Information Coming)
MSgt (Ret.) Teri Beswetherick
Treasurer (2025-2027)​
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Retired Air Force Supply Chain Manager after 22 years. Lifetime AFSA member; currently serving as both Division 1 treasurer.
CMSgt Sarah Lopez
Communications (2023-present)
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I am a lifetime member of AFSA and believe in our mission to take care of Airmen and their families. I am the communications trustee and update the Division 1 Facebook page.
