Candidates for Dyess Spouses Club Board 2014-2015
President
Erin Coffman
First Vice President
Kim Chitwood
Second Vice President
Nicole Bean
Recording Secretary/Corresponding
Kenni Rich
Parliamentarian
Alice Yates
Member at Large
Chennel McClung
Operational Treasurer
Kara Hileman
Charitable Treasurer
Jenny Ranuado
Social Chair
Morgan Arnold
Social Chair
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Membership Reservation Chair
Leyinzca Bihlajama
Membership Reservation Chair
Cathy Brock
Volunteer Coordinator
Alison Lemire
Properties Chair
Lindsay Snedeker
Activities Coordinator
Chrisi McGlone
Publicity Chair
Lauren Sanders
Newsletter Chair
Meg Vlaun
Auction Chair
Jessica Cameron
Auction Chair
Krista Brower
Ways and Means Chair
Elise Burke
Thrift Shop
Carol Fann
Scholarship Chair
Tina Noble
Welfare Chairperson
Jennifer Sumangil
Retiree Liaison
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Executive Board Bios –
President
Erin Coffman
Erin serves as the Vice President of the Dyess Spouses’ Club (DSC). As a DSC officer, she helps lead a board of 10
members to raise and distribute funds for scholarships for military spouses and dependents as well as local and
national non-profit organizations to include Air Force Villages. Previously, she served as the DSC publicity chair
where she was in charge of marketing DSC event information to the base and the local community. Additionally,
Erin serves as the 317 Operations Support Squadron’s lead Key Spouse supporting the health and welfare of
families of deployed members from the squadron. Finally, Erin continued her service to the community by
serving as the decoration committee chair for the Junior League of Abilene’s Christmas Carousel, the primary
fundraiser for the Abilene Chapter. The Junior League of Abilene is a women’s civic organization whose mission is
to promote volunteerism, develop the potential of women and improve the community through the effective
action and leadership of trained volunteers. Erin is a committed Air Force spouse, mother, and member of the
community. Erin strives to lead by example and raise a thriving healthy family.
Erin is a mother to a lively two year old and newborn. She is married to Capt Chris Coffman, a C-130J Pilot. She
was born in Fullerton, California. She swam in the 2000 Olympic Trials, placing 36th in the nation in the 100mbreast stroke. Erin accepted a scholarship to swim at the University of California at Berkeley where she qualified
for Pac-10 Conference Championships 4 years in a row and the NCAA championships her junior year. She
graduated in 2005 with a degree in political science and a minor in Scandinavian Studies. Subsequently, she went
to work for Speedo USA as an intern in Sports marketing/promotion. After working for a year in Los Angeles, she
took a position as a sales representative covering five states in the Rocky Mountain region, Speedo USA’s largest
geographic territory.
In 2008, Erin married Chris Coffman and moved to Little Rock, Arkansas where she immediately became a Key
Spouse for the 61st Airlift Squadron, while simultaneously working as an Assistant Buyer and product coordinator
for Dilliard’s Inc. until 2011. While in Little Rock, Erin also joined the Junior League of Little Rock. Additionally,
Erin was an active member of the Little Rock Spouses’ Club and served as the publicity chair in 2010-2011.
Erin would love to continue to grow off of this years successes and strive to incorporate even more community
involvement next year.
1st Vice President
Kim Chitwood
Kim Chitwood, my husband Adam is a B1 pilot and we have been married for four years. We have two children
Katie and Will, and a jack russell named Dash. I have a BA in Finance from the University of North Florida. I have
served on the executive board for DSC for the last four years in the positions of Secretary, Operational Treasurer
(2 years), and currently Charitable Treasurer. In the last four years I have been a part of transforming the DSC
into what it is today. We have increased membership, as well as the amount of money we raise for charities and
scholarships. I would like to continue to be part of this wonderful group as 1st Vice President.
2nd Vice President
Nicole Bean
I would love to be elected for and serve as the 2nd Vice President for the 2014-15 Dyess Spouses Club board. I
think my experience and background can contribute to continued success of the DSC's charitable fundraising and
giving to the Dyess and greater Abilene community.
I served as the 2013-14 Dyess Spouses' Club Publicity chair, which entailed coordinating with the Social Chair and
developing and distributing marketing for all DSC events in a timely manner. Kept the DSC website up-to-date
with the latest information and took advantage of new venues through which to advertise all the great things the
DSC did throughout the year.
I've been the Key Spouse mentor for the 7AMXS key spouses for the past almost 2 years, which includes
coordinating their activities and ensuring the Key Spouse program for the squadron provides maximum outreach
and support for spouses.
Additionally, I have 7+ years of professional experience as a Systems Engineer both in the technical arena (3 years
Active Duty Air Force) as well as with policy. My professional experience helps me manage multiple projects
effectively and keep activities on track. It also contributes to ensuring that efforts are aligned with organizational
goals.
Recording/Corresponding Secretary
Kenni Rich
Kenni has been a military spouse for 7 years. She has served on the Dyess Spouses' board for 2 years as Second
Vice President, along with serving 4 years on the Laughlin Officer Spouses' Club as parliamentarian and
reservations. She has enjoyed serving on the DSC board and having the opportunity to be involved in the Dyess
and Abilene communities. She hopes to continue serving in the spouses' club serving as the DSC secretary.
Parlimentarian
Alice Yates
Alice has been a military spouse for 13 years. She has served as a key spouse, OSC scholarship chair, OSC Base
Community Liaison, and in various other squadron level roles. She has experience using Robert's Rules of Order
and conducting meetings according to parliamentary law. Professionally, She has served on various boards and
positions where proper meeting decorum is enforced. She looks forward to assisting DSC leadership with efficient
and effective meeting management.
Member at Large
Chennel McClung
To fill the position of Member-At-Large. As an Air Force veteran (May 2002 – July 2008), with several assignments
including Dyess Air Force Base, I would be a great fit for the position and the organization. I worked with Winglevel organizations and squadron commanders as Director of Equal Opportunity. I have also been an Air Force
spouse and member of the B-1 community since 2002.
Director, Equal Opportunity
July 2008 – July 2009
Supervised team of Equal Opportunity (EO) technicians responsible for resolving complaints and conducting EO
education for all military personnel at Dyess Air Force base as well as Air Force personnel at Ft. Eustis. Reported
directly to the 7 BW Director of Staff. Briefed wing leadership weekly on EO concerns, unit climate and case
status. Coordinated complaint resolution with Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Security Forces, OSI, and the
legal office. Oversaw, preparation of multicultural events and procurement of guest speakers from downtown.
Key Spouse Mentor
March 2013 - Present
Advised and provided oversight for 9 BS Key Spouse (KS) program. Served as KS sounding board, lead KS
meetings, advocated KS unit concerns, ensured family issues and concerns were treated with priority, provided
advice with confidentiality and objectivity.
Public speaking/teaching experience. Microsoft Office. Social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
Operational Treasurer
Kara Hileman
Kara has a BS in Accounting. She is the current Operational Treasurer for the DSC. She has been on the board for
several organizations. She was the Operational Treasurer at Little Rock AFB for 2 years. She has been married for
almost 18 years and have been involved in the Air Force, base and spouse activities for most of that time.
Charitable Treasurer
Jennifer Ranuado
A CPA with over twelve years of experience in financial management and reporting, accounting, auditing,
budgeting and forecasting, and cash flow management in both the private and public sectors. Work experience
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Finance Manager; RockTech (February 2012 – Present)
o Responsible for all aspects of financial accounting and reporting, legal, and human resources.
o Develop annual budgets and forecasts
o Implement internal control policies and procedures
o Report directly to the Board of Directors
Audit Senior; Condley & Company (November 2006 – April 2011)
o Directed all aspects of financial statement audits, including preparation of financial statements.
o Provided recommendations to clients to improve operational efficiencies and reduce risk.
Interim Controller; Online Benefits, Inc. (October 2007 – January 2008)
o Responsible for all financial accounting and reporting activities for subsidiary.
European Finance Manager; ITT Systems (February 2005 – September 2006)
o Supervised a staff of eight, including general ledger, accounts payable and payroll.
o Documented internal control procedures
In-Charge Auditor; Ketel Thortenson, LLP (October 2003 – March 2004)
Senior Auditor; Ernst & Young (October 2000 – July 2003)