Association Leadership

The 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. Meet the leaders who guide our mission and keep our brotherhood strong.

Officers and Directors

James Vierstra

PRESIDENT
Strategic Planning Committee
Finance Committee
Store Manager
Ray Linebaugh

VICE PRESIDENT
Chaplain
Finance Committee
Humanitarian Committee
Strategic Planning Committee
Matt Valenzuela

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Co-Chairman Strategic Planning Committee
Chairman Communications Committee
Finance Committee
Cory Severson

TREASURER
Chairman- Finance Committee
Chairman- Humanitarian Committee
Strategic Planning Committee
Michael Saxton

SECRETARY
Strategic Planning Committee
Aaron Ambrose

DIRECTOR
Membership Committee
Strategic Planning Committee
Matthew Balas

DIRECTOR
Strategic Planning Committee
Finance Committee
Rod Fink

DIRECTOR
Chairman- Historical Preservation Committee
Communications Committee
Strategic Planning Committee
Wes Fortman

DIRECTOR
Strategic Planning Committee
Membership Committee
Phoenix Local Area Coordinator
Hugh Hopson

DIRECTOR
Chairman- Membership Committee
Co-Chair Strategic Planning Committee
Finance Committee
Strategic Planning Committee
Dave James

DIRECTOR
Strategic Planning Committee
Tim Leonardo

DIRECTOR
Strategic Planning Committee
Matt Schavel

DIRECTOR
Membership Committee
Strategic Planning Committee
Alphonso Smith

DIRECTOR
Membership Committee
Strategic Planning Committee
Barry St. Onge

DIRECTOR
Membership Committee
Strategic Planning Committee
Brian Welsh

DIRECTOR
Strategic Planning Committee
Finance Committee