Board of Directors

We are guided by a dedicated Board of Directors comprised of veterans, business leaders, and professionals who donate their time, energy, and talent to support North Carolina Guardsmen and families. They review applications for assistance, engage service members, provide guidance and mentorship, and ensure their needs are being met.

Joe Vickers

SAAF-NC Executive Director, Board Secretary
Command Sergeant Major (Retired), US Army

As a senior enlisted leader, Joe served as the principal enlisted adviser to the commander at the battalion and brigade levels of command. Joe also had the distinct privilege of serving on the North Carolina National Guard Joint and Army staff. He is a Global War on Terror veteran and served his country in Iraq and Egypt. Joe is responsible for the day-to-day operations of SAAF-NC programs, application reviews, and fundraising event management.

Andrew “Drew” Watson Goodwin III

SAAF-NC Chair
Colonel (Retired), US Army

Drew is an accomplished Army aviator and flew rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft. He is a Global War on Terror veteran and saw service in Djibouti, Africa.

Jessica Gilmore

Vice Chair
Senior Marketing Specialist, MR Williams

With a Master of Fine Arts in graphic design from Liberty University, Jessica serves as the Senior Marketing Specialist focused on brand and content marketing at MR Williams, a leading convenience store distributor with over 40 years of service to the industry. Jessica’s husband served in the US Army in Iraq.

Pete Versfeld

Finance Officer
Colonel (Retired), US Army

Pete retired with over 32 years of military service. As the head of resource management, he was responsible for fiscal, equipment, and real property accountability for the North Carolina National Guard and is now a consultant to the National Guard Bureau – for Cooperative Agreements/Grants. He is a Global War on Terror veteran and served in Afghanistan.

Steve Martin

Former Chair
Colonel (Retired), US Air Force

Steve has extensive experience in disaster response and developed the “Force Packaging” for Defense to Civil Authorities that was endorsed at the National Emergency Management Association. He retired after 33 years of military service and is a Certified Public Manager.

Haddon Clark

Board Member
President (Retired), Sampson-Bladen Oil Company

Haddon is past president of Sampson-Bladen Oil Company, where he served for over 40 years. He has been involved with several community and state organizations, including North Carolina Petroleum and Marketers Association, North Carolina Travel and Tourism board, Rotary Club, Boy Scouts of America, YMCA, and SAAF-NC. Haddon enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and enjoying time outside.

Daniel Erwin

Board Member
President, Erwin Oil Company

As a third-generation petroleum marketer, Daniel serves as President of Erwin Oil Company in Durham, North Carolina, providing operational oversight for retail consumer fuel distribution to Bull City Market convenience stores and residential customers.

Kelly Jackson

Board Member
Colonel (Retired), US Army

As a professional Human Resources Officer, Kelly served as the Deputy Chief of Staff – Personnel for the North Carolina National Guard, providing oversight for over 9,000 citizen soldiers. Kelly is a Global War on Terror veteran and served her country in Iraq.

Norman H Walker

Board Member
Command Sergeant Major (Retired), US Army

Norman is a Viet Nam Combat Veteran and Global War on Terror Veteran with over 30 years of Active Federal Service. His military career included a seven year tenure as the NCNG Senior Enlisted Leader/State Command Sergeant Major and six years as the 139^th Regiment (Combat Arms) Command Sergeant Major/Non-commissioned Officer Education System Commandant at Fort Bragg, NC. After military retirement, he worked four years as a Senior Program Director with Oak Grove Technology. Currently, he is a small business co-owner that helps distribute control medicines along the east coast including West Virginia. Norman is married to Marie (over 50 years) and they have two adult children and one granddaughter.

John Securcher

Board Member

John was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and completed a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam. After military service, he enjoyed a thirty-six-year career with Continental Can Company, Federal Paperboard and International Paper, manufacturing paper and plastic disposal products for the fast-food industry. Responsibilities included the management of five U.S. plants and six joint ventures around the world. John is one of the original founding members of The Wakefield Senior Men’s Golf Association and the We Care Golf Classic.

Donate to SAAF-NC

Send your check to:
SAAF-NC
7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607

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