Chapter Leadership – Columbia River Chapter

Chapter President

Roger Rosenberry

Roger worked for 43 years in military aviation and logistics while serving as a US Air Force officer for 21 years and as a civilian in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for 22 years. His logistics experience includes the entire Life Cycle Management process from requirements determination, through acquisition, sustainment (maintenance and supply), upgrades/enhancements and weapon system retirement. His operational experience includes 3,900 total flying hours in NATO AWACS, SAC-52 Bombers and SAC KC-135 Tankers with combat support experience in both the First Gulf War and South East Asia (SEA).

Vice President

Toby Clairmont

Co-Secretaries

Jim and Pat Morse

Treasurer

Larry DeVries

Membership Services Chair

Terry Babin (pending replacement)

Immediate Past President

Rod Williams

Rod is a life member of MOAA and joined the Columbia River Chapter in 2004. He is the current president. He has previously served as president, vice president, and legislative committee chair.

A retired Air Force Captain, Rod was a MSgt with 14 years of service when commissioned in 1982. He served multiple tours in Europe and SEA and on command staff and multiple inspection teams. At his last assignment Rod was a squadron commander and the installation’s first director of process improvement.

After retirement in 1993, Rod was with the Board of Police Commissioners for the St Louis, MO, Metropolitan Police Department for four years. He then moved through a series of senior management positions in the health care industry focused on systems implementation, care delivery processes, quality, and compliance. He retired for the second time in September 2020 and lives in Vancouver.

Federal Legislative Chair

Toby Clairmont

Past WSCOC Council President, Past Chapter President & Columbia River MOAA Foundation (CRMF) President

Dave Casteel

Dave served as President, Washington State Council of Chapters (WSCOC) from October 2017 to October 2023 and represented approximately 9,000 MOAA members and their families. Previous to that, he served as WSCOC Vice President for Government Relations and Affairs. In these roles, he represented MOAA on the Veterans Legislative Coalition (VLC) in Olympia along with representatives of 17 other Veterans Service Organizations. The VLC monitors veterans-related legislation and testifies in support of bills in the Washington State legislature that support veterans and their families,

A life member of MOAA, Dave is a past chapter president of the Columbia River Chapter where he also served in roles of VP, Membership, and Legislative Affairs chair. He has been a chapter member since 2004.

He also serves as the President of the Columbia River MOAA Foundation (CRMF). The CRMF is the IRC 501(c)3 public nonprofit charity independent subsidiary of the chapter which manages the chapter’s Scholarship and Support the Troops Funds.

Dave retired from active duty in 1994 with 24 years of service in the Air Force in the grade of Colonel. His last active duty assignment was at MAJCOM HQ/AETC (Air Education and Training Command) as Chief, Plans and Readiness Division (XOX). Previous to that he served as Chief, Navigator Training Division at the HQ.

A career master navigator, Dave has over 2000 flying hours in the B-52G and T-43A aircraft, including 861 combat hours.

His decorations include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross with 1 OLC, Air Medal with 3 OLC, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and Vietnamese Service Medal among other decorations and awards.

He graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a B.A., and from the University of Southern California with a M.S. in Systems Management. He also attended the Air Force Command and Staff College in residence.

Personal Affairs and Members Services Chair

Terry Babin pending replacement

Commission in 1969. Retired Marine Colonel. Served in Vietnam 1970-1971 as a Combat Engineer.

Held six commands ranging from company commander to Commanding Officer of the Marine Corps Engineer School.

Served several times on top-level staffs including two at Headquarters, Marine Corps, and Special Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Southern Command.

Retired in 1995.

Life member of MOAA.

Served as Columbia River Chapter Treasurer and also as President.

Currently chairing the Membership Services Committee and serving as the Personal Affairs Representative

Public Relations Chair, Past WSCOC (State) Council President and Chapter President

John Donnelly

John is a past Washington State Council of Chapters President and Chapter President.

A retired Air Force Colonel, John served as the Executive Director at the Pearson Air Museum in Vancouver.

He is very active in the community and is the Immediate Past President of the Vancouver Lions Club.

He currently serves as Commodore of the Sailing Club.

Scholarship Chair –acting

Dave Casteel

Surviving Spouse Chair

Leah Davis

Service Representatives

Air Force Rep: Roger Rosenberry
Army Rep: Jon Frederick
Coast Guard Rep: Vacant
Navy Rep: Rich Wersinger (see below)
NOAA Rep: Vacant
Space Force Rep: Roger Rosenberry
US Marine Corps Rep: Toby Clairmont
US Public Health Service Rep: Roger DeRoos

Navy Service Representative & Newsletter Editor

Rich Wersinger

Rich was commissioned in 1970 through the NROTC program at the University of South Carolina. His first Ensign assignment was MPA aboard USS Stribling (DD-867), a WW2 Gearing Class Destroyer! Following deployments to the Mediterranean Sea, the MidEast and WestPac in US Navy destroyers and Frigates (couple of Engineer Officer billets), Rich started his civilian career in 1979. He retired in 1994 as a Commander, with about 12 years active and 12 years reserve service.

Rich’s last active duty assignment was at the Naval Sea Systems Command, Surface Ship Maintenance Project. He is a qualified Surface Warfare Officer, Officer of the Deck (Fleet Operations), Engineer Officer of the Watch (1200psi), and a Shellback.

Rich has served as our our Chapter newsletter editor, website advisor, and Navy Rep. He enjoys spending time with his Sweet Bride, kids and Grandchildren!

CMAC Executive Liaison

Rod Williams

Chapter President

Roger Rosenberry

Vice President

Toby Clairmont

Co-Secretaries

Jim and Pat Morse

Treasurer

Larry DeVries

Membership Services Chair

Terry Babin (pending replacement)

Immediate Past President

Rod Williams

Rod is a life member of MOAA and joined the Columbia River Chapter in 2004. He is the current president. He has previously served as president, vice president, and legislative committee chair.

Federal Legislative Chair

Toby Clairmont

Past WSCOC Council President, Past Chapter President & Columbia River MOAA Foundation (CRMF) President

Dave Casteel

A life member of MOAA, Dave is a past chapter president of the Columbia River Chapter where he also served in roles of VP, Membership, and Legislative Affairs chair. He has been a chapter member since 2004.

He also serves as the President of the Columbia River MOAA Foundation (CRMF). The CRMF is the IRC 501(c)3 public nonprofit charity independent subsidiary of the chapter which manages the chapter’s Scholarship and Support the Troops Funds.

A career master navigator, Dave has over 2000 flying hours in the B-52G and T-43A aircraft, including 861 combat hours.

His decorations include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross with 1 OLC, Air Medal with 3 OLC, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and Vietnamese Service Medal among other decorations and awards.

He graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a B.A., and from the University of Southern California with a M.S. in Systems Management. He also attended the Air Force Command and Staff College in residence.

Personal Affairs and Members Services Chair

Terry Babin pending replacement

Commission in 1969. Retired Marine Colonel. Served in Vietnam 1970-1971 as a Combat Engineer.

Held six commands ranging from company commander to Commanding Officer of the Marine Corps Engineer School.

Served several times on top-level staffs including two at Headquarters, Marine Corps, and Special Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Southern Command.

Retired in 1995.

Life member of MOAA.

Served as Columbia River Chapter Treasurer and also as President.

Currently chairing the Membership Services Committee and serving as the Personal Affairs Representative

Public Relations Chair, Past WSCOC (State) Council President and Chapter President

John Donnelly

John is a past Washington State Council of Chapters President and Chapter President.

A retired Air Force Colonel, John served as the Executive Director at the Pearson Air Museum in Vancouver.

He is very active in the community and is the Immediate Past President of the Vancouver Lions Club.

He currently serves as Commodore of the Sailing Club.

Scholarship Chair –acting

Dave Casteel

Surviving Spouse Chair

Leah Davis

Service Representatives

Air Force Rep: Roger Rosenberry

Army Rep: Jon Frederick

Coast Guard Rep: Vacant

Navy Rep: Rich Wersinger (see below)

NOAA Rep: Vacant

Space Force Rep: Roger Rosenberry

US Marine Corps Rep: Toby Clairmont

US Public Health Service Rep: Roger DeRoos

Navy Service Representative & Newsletter Editor

Rich Wersinger

Rich’s last active duty assignment was at the Naval Sea Systems Command, Surface Ship Maintenance Project. He is a qualified Surface Warfare Officer, Officer of the Deck (Fleet Operations), Engineer Officer of the Watch (1200psi), and a Shellback.

Rich has served as our our Chapter newsletter editor, website advisor, and Navy Rep. He enjoys spending time with his Sweet Bride, kids and Grandchildren!

CMAC Executive Liaison

Rod Williams