sac acca Board of directors
Nate Petersen SMSgt, USAF Retired, President
Rod Berlin Colonel, USAF Retired, Vice-President
Rod Berlin Colonel, USAF Retired, Vice-President
Nate grew up in nearby Council Bluffs, IA and joined the USAF in 2004. His first assignment as an Airborne Communications and Electronics Specialist (1A3x1) was for 9 years flying on NAOC at Offutt AFB, NE. His next assignments were at the 1st Airlift Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD, 320th TRS at Lackland AFB, TX (MTI tour), Hickam AFB, HI, then on to Tyndall AFB, FL where he recently retired after over 20 years of faithful service. Nate is married to his lovely wife Jen and they have 3 children at home, Maddie, Gray, and Chase.
Rod Berlin Colonel, USAF Retired, Vice-President
Rod Berlin Colonel, USAF Retired, Vice-President
Rod Berlin Colonel, USAF Retired, Vice-President
Rod grew up in Slayton MN, was commissioned through the AFROTC program at South Dakota State University and entered the USAF in 1972. Rod was in the USAF for 30 years with assignments in TX, AK, SD, NE, AL, CA and OH in the states, and an overseas assignment in South Korea. He served as a B-52, U-2, SR-71, T-37 and T-38 aircraft maintenance officer, Airborne Battle Staff Logistics Controller, B-2 and Global Hawk acquisition program manager and Dean of the School of Systems and Logistics at the AF Insitute of Technology in his last AF duty assignment. Rod flew with the 4th ACCS from 1978-80 and with the HQ SAC and 2nd ACCS from 1980-83. He is the proud father of Jeremy and Bridget and husband of Diana. Rod and Diana live in Beavercreek, OH.
TSgt Andrew Butler USAF, Secretary
Peter J. Wentzler Sr. TSgt, USAF Retired, Treasurer
Peter J. Wentzler Sr. TSgt, USAF Retired, Treasurer
Peter J. Wentzler Sr. TSgt, USAF Retired, Treasurer
Peter J. Wentzler Sr. TSgt, USAF Retired, Treasurer
Peter J. Wentzler Sr. TSgt, USAF Retired, Treasurer
Pete (PJ) grew up in Trenton, NJ and joined the USAF in 1980. His first and only assignment was at Offutt AFB, Nebraska from 1981-1992. He was an Inflight Maintenance Technician (A328x5) on both the EC-135C and E-4B amassing nearly 4,000 flying hours combined. In 1992 he joined the 185FW of the Iowa Air National Guard and worked as a Command Post Controller and finally a Network Technician. He retired from the Mississippi Air National Guard in 2007 after nearly 27 years of service.
He is the proud Father of Peter John Jr and Sarah Jane both of Omaha, NE and the proud grandfather of William "Payne" and Juniper "Juni" Lynn. PJ currently resides in Waikoloa Village, HI.
sac acca appointed officers
SrA Jason Freuck, USAF Historian
Jason joined the Air Force in 2019 after a career in Geophysics, and is currently serving at Scott AFB, IL. He is an Administration Specialist and a SERE Augmentee. He is a proud husband to Maureen and father to Harley and Hunter. Jason is also a published author with works including "Strike Three" and "Sam's War: The Rogue Revolution"
Peter J. Wentzler Sr, TSgt, USAF Retired Social Media Manager
Reunion Coordinator (VACANT)
Bob Henderson MSgt, USAF Retired Membership Chairman
Bob Henderson MSgt, USAF Retired Membership Chairman
Bob Henderson MSgt, USAF Retired Membership Chairman
Mary S. Hillman Merchandise Manager
Mary S. Hillman Merchandise Manager
Mary Hillman is the Merchandise Manager for SAC ACCA. She has also been co-owner of the family excavating business since 1994. Until recently she was Executive Director at her hometown Chamber of Commerce. She has 36 plus years of experience as an event planner, organizing reunions, fundraising benefits for individuals, families, and
Mary Hillman is the Merchandise Manager for SAC ACCA. She has also been co-owner of the family excavating business since 1994. Until recently she was Executive Director at her hometown Chamber of Commerce. She has 36 plus years of experience as an event planner, organizing reunions, fundraising benefits for individuals, families, and community events. Since her husbands retirement from the USAF in 1992, she has been organizing their squadron reunions to include bus tours, special programs, and memorials, along with meals, all that goes into planning, and keeping those families in touch. Mary looks forward too continue working with the Board of Directors and SAC ACCA members in providing merchandise suitable for the organization.