NGAI Board of Directors
Cast Your Vote!Brig Gen (R) Jeff Hauser
Retired Air Officer
Reason for Serving:
As a past president of NGAI, I have a passion for both the association and more importantly our soldiers and airmen. Over the years both the national and state associations have brought significant benefits to our guardsmen and I would like to continue that mission for both our active guardsmen as well as our retirees. For many years our retirees felt as if they were no longer involved once they left active service and felt they didn’t have a way to continue to serve. However, NGAI has been making significant progress with keeping our retirees involved advocating for ways they can still serve and support our guardsmen. I would very much like to keep the momentum moving forward and get more of our retirees involved around the state.
Short Bio:
Brigadier General (Ret) Hauser holds a BS degree in Aviation Management from Indiana State University and a MS degree in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. Hauser was instrumental in the successful launch of Indiana State University’s Center for Unmanned Systems and Human Capital Development and focused efforts in research and collaborated efforts with strategic partners.
Brigadier General (Ret) Hauser has commanded at all levels and was a Senior Pilot with more than 3000 flying hours. My final military position was Assistant Adjutant General -Air of the Indiana Air National Guard. I also served in a three year position as the Director of the Commanders Development Course at the National Guard Bureau I was able to spend much time in the Washington D.C. area.
I retired from the military in 2018 with over 38 years of military service. Prior to completely retiring (civilian) in 2023 I spent ten years serving as the Director of the Terre Haute Regional Airport. Since retiring my wife Mary and I have been able to travel more often.
BG (R) Margaret Washburn
Retired Army Officer
Reason for Serving:
I served in the Indiana National Guard for 34 wonderful years. As an NGAI Boatrd Member, I am able to give back to Soldiers, Airmen and their Families in a small way.
Short Bio:
As a 34-year Ordnance officer and veteran of the Indiana Army National Guard, Marge had the opportunity to command units and lead teams in the logistics field from company level up to brigade, served as the G-4 and Division Support Command Commander (DISCOM) in the 38th Infantry Division. Additionally, she participated in numerous joint operations at the Division and NATO Regional Command levels in support of Security and Nation Building Operations. Marge retired from the military in March 2012.
While still in uniform, Marge chaired NGAUS’ then CSS-CSS (now Sustainment) Task Force. She remains connected to the Resolution process through her home state of Indiana, taking an active role in crafting and vetting white papers to help support passage at national level.
In addition to her successful military career, Marge enjoyed an accomplished 36-year career with General Motors and Allison Transmission, Inc., from which she retired in July 2013.
Marge is recognized as one of the National Guard’s leading strategic thinkers in regard to equipping and modernizing the force. In addition to her strategic leadership, she is always willing to roll up her sleeves and work alongside the troops. This ability to work at all levels – from Troops to Headquarters, the National Guard Bureau and other segments of the Department of Defense — brings unparalleled insight and knowledge regarding every level of troop support and the equipment maintenance process.
This experience and skill provides significant value and support to the National Guard Association of Indiana in which she requests to continue to serve.
CPT Josh Mayo
76th IBCT
MAJ Conner Hedrick
38th SUST