AFA Board of Directors Election Results
Event Date: September 12, 2026
Location: AFA National Convention, National Harbor, Md.
During the convention, delegates of the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) elected members to four key positions on the Board of Directors:
- Vice Chair of the Board for Field Operations
- National Treasurer
- National Director, East Area
- Two National Director, at Large positions
Newly Elected Board Members
-
Janelle Stafford, Vice Chair of the Board for Field Operations
- Background: Based in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Stafford has been an AFA member for over 20 years. She previously served as National Director, Central Area and chaired the Membership Committee. She was recognized as AFA National Member of the Year in 2024 and has extensive experience in the aerospace and defense sector.
-
Robert M. “Mike” Maxwell, National Treasurer
- Background: Maxwell, currently AFA’s Virginia State President, is a retired Air Force colonel and a former Senior Executive Service member. He concluded his federal career in 2021 as the Chief Financial Officer for the U.S. Army Reserve, where he managed an $8 billion budget.
-
Linda McMahon, National Director, East Area
- Background: An AFA Life Member, McMahon serves as Central East Region President and was previously the Virginia State President. She led her state’s AFA organization through the pandemic and was named AFA Member of the Year in 2022.
-
Bill Harding, National Director, at Large
- Background: Based in El Segundo, California, Harding is an AFA Life Member who was reelected to his position. He has extensive experience in leadership roles and served in the Air Force for 28 years. Currently, he works as an independent consultant.
-
Paul H. Weseloh, National Director, at Large
- Background: Weseloh is Director of Safety for a Numbered Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. A retired Chief Master Sergeant with 29 years of active duty, he has held various leadership roles within the AFA.
Chairman’s Statement
AFA Chair of the Board Kathleen Ferguson expressed enthusiasm for the newly elected leaders, acknowledging their wealth of experience and commitment to the organization’s mission, which includes advocating for the Air Force and Space Force and supporting their members.
About the Air & Space Forces Association
The AFA is a non-profit organization committed to advocating for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, founded in 1946. It has over 350,000 members and 200 chapters worldwide, focusing on the promotion and support of air and space power as a cornerstone of national defense.
For further details, you can visit the AFA Board of Directors page.
