Officers
Rawlings Chapter Officers Effective October, 2020
(Note: Rawlings officers comprise it’s Board of Directors, which is synonymous with “Chapter Council” as required by our organization’s by-laws.)
Chapter President: Colonel (Ret.) Roman Hund
Col Hund was commissioned through the Air Force ROTC at the University of St Thomas and University of Minnesota. He graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering (U of M) and BA in Engineering (UST). He served in the Air Force for 26 years as a Cyber Operations officer at Base, Major Command, Joint Staff, and DoD Agency level including two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He completed his career as Commander, 66th Air Base Group, Hanscom AFB, MA. After retirement, he and his wife Hilary moved to the Twin Cities to settle down and spend time with family. Roman is currently an Information Security Director with RSM US LLP in Minneapolis, MN.
Chapter Vice President: Tom Theis
Tom Theis is retired from USAFR (four years active duty with the USAF) and as a DoD civilian. Served at SAC HQ, Offutt AFB, NE as aircrew aboard the Looking Glass and Underground Command Post as a communications operator. He was a licensed policeman by the Bureau Criminal of Apprehension and as a DoD Police Officer. Tom has a fixed wing and commercial helicopter rating. He been a member of Civil Air Patrol, Auxiliary of the USAF for 40 years and served as the Minnesota Wing Commander.
Secretary: Dave Pohlen
Lt Col David Pohlen was born and raised in Eden Prairie MN. He was commissioned through ROTC at the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He also holds an MS in Astronautical Engineering and an MS in Military Operational Arts and Sciences. He has worked ICBM testing, satellite dynamics research, missile defense, and unmanned aircraft systems during his 20 year Air Force career. He also spent a tour teaching leadership at the Air Force Squadron Officer School and finished his career as the Commander of AFROTC Detachment 750 at St Joseph’s University, Philadelphia PA. His wife, Amy, of 25 years also served 5 years in the Air Force as a logistics officer. They have three children.
Sarah Wise is currently serving her second term as Chapter Treasurer.
She holds a Bachelor’s of Science (BS) degree in Accounting from Saint Catherine University. Currently, Sarah is an Associate Accountant for the Dairy Foods business at Land O’Lakes, Inc. in Arden Hills, MN.
State President and Vice-President of Aerospace Education: Lawrence Sagstetter
Lawrence Sagstetter holds a Master of Public Affairs (MPAff.) degree from the LBJ School of Public Affairs, the University of Texas at Austin; a BA from the University of Minnesota where he attended the Carlson School of Management. He is a member of AFA’s national Aerospace Education Council & liaison to AFA’s National Field Council.
Region President: Daniel Murphy Dan Murphy has over 20 years of global experience in Defense & Space sales and marketing. Most of his experience is with guidance, navigation and control systems and sensors for precision guided munitions, autonomous vehicles, aircraft and tactical wheeled vehicles. He received his BS Natural Science from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota.
Veteran Affairs Advisor: Julie Eszlinger-Jensen
Colonel, (Retired) USAFR. Minnesota Registered Nurse. USAF Flight Nurse
Masters Degree Education Administration—University of St. Thomas.
Commanded the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Flight of the Minnesota Air National Guard and health care facilities of the United States Air Force & Air Reserve Forces. First nurse commander within the USAF. Liaison Officer for the Air Force Academy. Extensive management experience in health, education and military organizations. Directed conference “Salute to Women in Aviation” & Honored WW II Women Veterans supported by the General Rawlings Chapter. *Received national AFA award for Honoring WWII Women. Member of United Veteran Legislative Council (UVLC) & Military Action Group (MAG). Working on Women Military/Veteran Initiatives.