Committee chair: Cole Kupec

Committee members:
Charles Farmer
Joe Green

The ASMDA Ad-Hoc Committee is responsible for providing leadership and resources to support short term ASMDA projects or initiatives that do not fall under the auspices of an existing ASMDA standing committee. The ASMDA President with Board concurrence, is responsible for identifying activities or assignments for action by the Ad-Hoc Committee. Actions or assignments to the Ad-Hoc committee will be short term in nature.

Committee chair: Robert Champion (co-chair)

Committee members:
Finis Dodson
Rodney Robertson
Dave Diaddario
LaFreeda Jordan
Mike Maloney

The ASMDA Adventures in Engineering Committee coordinates the annual Adventures in Engineering Day in partnership with Junior Achievement of Northern Alabama, Auburn University, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, and Calhoun Community College.

This STEM-focused program introduces high school juniors and seniors from across the Tennessee Valley to careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Students visit organizations on Redstone Arsenal, meet engineers and professionals, and participate in hands-on demonstrations to experience real-world engineering in action.

Participating organizations typically include NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Missile Defense Agency, Lockheed Martin, and others.

The event begins and ends at UAH, where students attend speaker sessions, exhibits, and university overviews. Registration is coordinated through school counselors and is required in early September. Participation is limited based on transportation availability.

As part of the ASMDA sponsorship process, a $1,000 event sponsor is secured. Sponsors receive logo placement on marketing materials, event t-shirts, and bus transportation signage.

Committee chair: Kevin Moore

Committee members:
Jennifer Buckner
Jimmy Jenkins
LaFreeda Jordan
Claire Ward

The ASMDA Annual Luncheon is held each year in late January or early February at venues such as the Von Braun Center, U.S. Space & Rocket Center, or the Jackson Center.

The luncheon brings together association members to:

• Introduce and approve the incoming Board of Directors and Officers

• Recognize ASMDA Performance Award recipients

The event traditionally features a guest speaker, typically the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC).

The committee coordinates venue selection, event logistics, awards presentations, Board introductions, registration, and event execution. Committee members assist with guest seating and VIP coordination on the day of the event.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Four sponsorship levels are available:

• Presenting Sponsor – $1,500

• Gold Sponsor – $1,000

• Silver Sponsor – $750

• Bronze Sponsor – $500

All sponsors receive:

• Company logo placement on event signage and marketing materials

• Formal recognition during the program

• One reserved table (placement varies by sponsorship level)

Following the event, a summary and photos are provided for publication on the ASMDA website.

Committee chair: Roy Malone

Committee members:
Jimmy Jenkins

The ASMDA Communications and Publicity Committee is responsible for working with the ASMDA Board Chairman and other ASMDA Committee Chairs to advertise and communicate ASMDA program events, scholarship opportunities, and accomplishments to ASMDA stakeholders. The committee can use the ASMDA website, group email notices, paper fliers, announcements other non-ASMDA meetings are just some of the tools to be used.

The committee will keep an active list of Stakeholder’s POCs and their contact information for group emails and other coordination. ASMDA stakeholders include government organizations with responsibilities for or interests in air, space, and missile defense; local government organizations; local schools, local veterans’ organizations, and local industries. The Committee is responsible for managing their associated budget.

Committee chair: Rodney Robertson

Committee members:
Shari Feth
Pete Weiland
Joe Green
Andrew Davis

ASMDA Members, ASMDA is seeking applications for 16 scholarships to the U.S. Cyber Academy at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.  The Cyber Academy camp will be held during fall break. The scholarship includes one week at the U.S. Cyber Academy, a daily class t-shirt, and a $25 wristband stipend. Any child or grandchild, age 12-14 years old, of a parent, grandparent, or guardian currently associated with ASMDA through personal membership, membership of an employer, or Cyber Huntsville-supported government organizations is eligible for the scholarship.

Organizations include: SMDC, JFCC IMD, PEO-M&S, AMCOM, CCDC AvMC, MSIC, NASA Marshall, CFTs APNT, AMD & MDA, and the City of Huntsville.

The one-week Cyber Academy is built on the Space Camp model.

Note, ASMDA provides the Cyber Academy scholarship that includes, room, meals, and training for the week but the parents or guardians are responsible for transportation cost associated with getting the student to the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL.

Applications are due on 31 July of each year.

Committee chair: Finis Dodson

Committee members:
Mike Bieri
Mike Maloney

Committee chair: Pete Weiland

Committee members:
Dave Diaddario
Bob Strider

Committee chair: Mike Krause

Committee chair: Chad Wallet

Committee members:
Chad Wallet Cole Kupec
Fletcher Woo
Jim Buford
Roy Malone
Charles Farmer
Joe Gaines
Al Kemmet
Kevin Moore
Mike Bieri

The ASMDA Performance Awards Committee oversees the annual Technical and Service Awards program, recognizing outstanding contractor and government personnel supporting space and missile defense activities across the Tennessee Valley.

Eligible nominees represent organizations including the Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Army Aviation and Missile organizations, Marshall Space Flight Center, Missile and Space Intelligence Center, and other key partners.

Committee members evaluate and rank each nomination, with selections based on overall scoring and category thresholds determined by the committee.

Distinguished Service Award

The committee also manages the ASMDA Distinguished Service Award, which honors members who have made significant and sustained contributions to the Association.

• Nominees typically have at least 10 years of combined service to ASMDA.

• A waiver of the service requirement may be approved by majority vote of the Board of Directors.

• Nominations are submitted as a letter of recommendation detailing contributions and service history.

• Awards are generally presented at the ASMDA Annual Luncheon or as directed by the Board.

Following the Annual Luncheon, a summary and photos of award recipients are submitted for publication on the ASMDA website.

Committee chair: ASMDA President – Bob Strider

Committee members:
ASMDA VP – Corry Cox
Kevin Moore
Jimmy Jenkins
Mary Beth Koelbl
Jennifer Buchner

The ASMDA SMD Annual Symposium Committee is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of the Annual SMD Symposium. In this effort, ASMDA partners with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and Air Defense Artillery Association (ADAA), RSA Huntsville, AL Chapter to advertise, plan and execute the event. The ASMDA Board President represents ASMDA at the SMD Annual Symposium Executive Board. The Executive Board has overall responsibility for the planning and execution of the Annual Symposium.

Committee chair: Pete Weiland

Committee members:
Jim Buford
Joe Green
Al Kemmet
Pam Caruso
Jeannie Munger

Committee chair: Dave Poehlein

Committee members:
Fletcher Woo
Joe Green
Al Kemmet
Kevin Moore
Jena Draper
Chad Skaggs

Committee chair: Jim Ross

Committee members:
Al Kemmet
Roy Malone
Cole Kupec

Committee chair: Bob Strider

Committee members:
Al Kemmet
Roy Malone

Committee chair: Shari Feth (Acting)

Committee members:
Shari Feth (OneDrive)
Finis Dodson