Purpose
The purpose of the National Guard Association of Kansas shall be to promote relevance, readiness, and modernization of the National Guard.

Objectives
- Educating the public regarding the role of the Army and Air National Guard in the security, defense, and support of the state and nation.
- Making the requirements of the Army and Air National Guard known to the state’s legislators and the public, in order to enhance state and national defense and disaster preparedness through a strong, well-trained and ready National Guard.
- Maintaining, in conjunction with the Kansas National Guard Museum and the Kansas National Guard, a gallery of significant art, artifacts and memorabilia operated by the Kansas National Guard Museum, to be open to the public without charge in the interest of fostering and improving public appreciation of the history, traditions and contributions of the militia and the National Guard.
- Encouraging membership in the Army and Air National Guard and promoting the rights and benefits of members and former members of the National Guard.
2024 Board of Directors

Past President
LTC Wallace Miller

President
MAJ Georgia Schafer

1st Vice President
LTC Jordan Clark

2nd Vice President
MAJ Austin Abernathy

Secretary
LTC Peter Euler

Treasurer
COL (R) Eric Bishop

Company Grade – Air
Capt. TJ Gallagher

Company Grade – Army
CPT Caitlin Hicks

Air At-Large
Maj. Morgan Huttes

Air At-Large
Capt. Sean Greenlee

Air At-Large
Capt. Alex Bush

Army At-Large
MAJ Matthew Ayers

Army At-Large
CPT Dan Copeland

Warrant Officer Representative
CW4 Dave Lockhart

Retiree – Air
Lt. Col. (R) James Bilby

Retiree – Army
Vacant
NGAKS Staff

Executive Director
Col. (R) Tony DeJesus

Operations Director
Mary McBride

Insurance Administrator
COL (R) Tim Marlar

Asst. Insurance Administrator
Kim Smith