Board President Martin’s background is in aerospace defense, operations and business. She has a bachelor’s degree in biopsychology from Vassar College, and a master’s degree in Systems Management from the State University of New York at Binghamton. President Martin served in the US Air Force for 21 years as an Air Battle Manager. During this time she commanded 2 Air Force units, served as a Mission Crew Commander in both the US and NATO Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) and was the Pacific Regional Air Defense Commander. President Martin commanded an AWACS crew during the first Gulf War, accumulating over 200 combat flying hours and was awarded an Air Medal for her accomplishments. She is the first female graduate of the USAF Fighter Weapons (Top Gun) School. Her last assignment was at the Pentagon where she directed Congressional, budget and program integration for a $28 billion portfolio of communications and computer programs. She routinely briefed Congressional staffers, Air Force senior leadership and media. After retiring from the Air Force, President Martin spent 10 years in the aerospace defense industry. She was a Director of Business Development for The Boeing Company with extensive international as well as domestic responsibilities. Her international experiences span Asia, the Middle East and Europe with multiple tours in South Korea. President Martin is very active in the local community serving on the Board of Directors for HIS House and her church, and regularly volunteering at Charity’s Closet.