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Association Leadership

Officers and directors

Led by those who served

1/9 Association is led by Marines, Corpsmen, and family members who understand the value of service, sacrifice, and brotherhood. They carry the legacy of The Walking Dead forward, honoring the past while building a purposeful future.

Matt Valenzuela
President

Matt Valenzuela

Chairman, Communications Committee · Finance Committee · Technology Committee · Reunion Committee

Michael Vallejo
Chairman of the Board

Michael Vallejo

Finance Committee · Technology Committee · Reunion Committee

Matthew Balas
Chief Financial Officer

Matthew Balas

Technology Committee · Finance Committee · Reunion Committee

Hugh Hopson
Director

Hugh Hopson

Chairman, Membership Committee · Finance Committee · Reunion Committee

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Tim Leonardo
Director

Tim Leonardo

Chairman, Humanitarian Committee · Reunion Committee

Kyle Schmechel
Director

Kyle Schmechel

Chairman, Technology Committee · Reunion Committee

Al Smith
Director

Al Smith

Membership Committee · Reunion Committee · Atlanta Local Area Coordinator

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Brian Welsh
Director

Brian Welsh

Finance Committee · Reunion Committee · Philadelphia Local Area Coordinator

Larry McCauley
Strategic Advisor

Larry McCauley

Humanitarian Committee · Reunion Committee

Wes Fortman
Phoenix Local Area Coordinator

Wes Fortman

Membership Committee

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Rod Fink
Committee Chairman

Rod Fink

Chairman, Historical Preservation Committee

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