Officers & Directors
2021 ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Steve Copening, DIR
copening@82ndairborneassociation.org
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bill Bauer
execdir@82ndairborneassociation.org
(910) 223-1182
NATIONAL EDUCATION FUND
Steven P. Copening, Treasurer
copening@82ndairborneassociation.org
NATIONAL TREASURER
William Waller
waller@82ndairborneassociation.org
VICE PRESIDENT
Gary Covey, DIR
covey@82ndairborneassociation.org
NATIONAL CHAPLAIN
CH (LTC) Brian Koyn
NATIONAL WOUNDED WARRIOR FUND
Bill Eberle, President
eberle@82ndairborneassociation.org
JUDGE ADVOCATE
Doug Andrews
(912) 657-1515
NATIONAL HISTORIAN
Timothy "Tee Mac" McCoy
NATIONAL SECRETARY
Maggie Peppers, DIR
peppers@82ndairborneassociation.org
NATIONAL AIRBORNE DAY
Gordon Sumner
(703) 455-4527
VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER
Patrick Crouse
(410) 562-6673
JUDGE ADVOCATE EMERITUS
Morton N. Katz
NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Scott DeFries
2021 ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS
William Bell, Director
bell@82ndairborneassociation.org
Joe Steen, Director
steen@82ndairborneassociation.org
Cletus Slabach, Director
Andrew Ritter, Director
ritter@82ndairborneassociation.org
Randall Johnson, Director
johnson@82ndairborneassociation.org
Richard Becker, Director
Nero Tucker, Director
tucker@82ndairborneassociation.org
Larry Stewart, Director
stewart@82ndairborneassociation.org
2020 ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES
BUDGET & FINANCES
Chairman
Bill Waller, Director
Steve Copening, Vice President
Allen Schoppe, Past President
WAYS & MEANS
Chairman
Steve Copening, Vice President
Bill Waller, Director
Allen Schoppe, Past President
ASSOCIATION CHAPLAIN
CH(LTC) Brian G. Koyn
ASSOCIATION WOUNDED WARRIORS
Bill Eberle, Past President
Rich Becker, Past President
Allen Schoppe, Past President
RESOLUTIONS
Chairman
Ed Herlihy, Past President/Director
Bill Bell, Director
Randy Johnson, Director
Judge Advocate
Chairman
Doug Andrews
INTERNAL AFFAIRS
Chairman
Nero Tucker, Director
Mike Oesch, Director
Maggie Peppers, Director
CHAPTER & MEMBERSHIP
Bill Bauer, Executive Director
Randy Johnson, Director
All Members
HISTORICAL
Chairwoman
Elizabeth A. Coble
Timothy McCoy
VETERAN COMMITTEE
Chairwoman
Laurie Clay, Past Director
Gary Rezabek, National President
NATIONAL AIRBORNE HERITAGE DAY
Chairman
Gordon Sumner, Past Director
MONUMENT COMMITTEE
Chairman
Mr. Rick Dalton
Mike Oesch, Director
WEBSITE & AUTOMATION
Bill Bauer, Executive Director
Justin Holmes, Past Director
BY-LAWS
Chairman
Richard Becker, Past President/Director
Nero Tucker, Director
Cletus Slabach, Director
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Chairwoman
Maggie Peppers, Director
Bill Bauer, Executive Director
CONVENTION PLANNING
Chairman
Bill Eberle, Past President
Host Chairperson
Bill Bauer, Executive Director
AWARDS
Chairman
Rich Becker, Past President/Director
Bill Bell, Director
Cletus Slabach, Director
NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Scott DeFries
Meet the leaders.
The 82nd Airborne Division Association is kicking off with our new leader in 2019, meet the top members of our leadership team.
STEVEN
COPENING
BILL
BAUER
LAURA
BAUER
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Coming soon
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A newly retired Command Sergeant Major of the 82nd Airborne Division, Bill welcomes the challenge of his new position as Executive Director of our beloved Association. His love for the heritage and tradition of our Division and Association will only strengthen our group.
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Wife of Executive Director, Bill Bauer, Laura is no amateur when it comes to support and organization. A strong leader in the 82nd Airborne Division Family Readiness Group, Laura comes prepared to assist in renewing our bond and communication with our membership.
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