Major Bill Major Bill "Monsoon" Mimiaga USMC (Retired) Secretary

A Marine for 31 years, Bill Mimiaga started as a Private and retired as a Major. A combat veteran decorated for valor, he feels that for the past seven years he has been in his toughest assignment… a special education teacher at Stephens Middle School.

Bill was nominated for a second year as California State Teacher of the Year for Middle Schools and received the coveted honor in 2006.

For 2008, Bill was nominated and received the Council for Exceptional Children Star Award for Teacher of the Year.

Bill is a dedicated advocate for veterans and their families in need. He strongly believes that it is a community responsibility to come together in support for the wives and children of our fallen American heroes. As a Trustee, Bill welcomes and challenges everyone to provide whatever support that they can to make this year's Snowball event a success.

Bill joined the Snowball Express BOD in February 2007.

Lt. Col. Tom MackieLt. Col. Tom Mackie

Tom Mackie works for Northrop Grumman developing the next generation of Unmanned Aircraft for the U.S. Navy. Tom is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserves and continues to fly F/A-18 Hornets out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in support of Global Operations.

Tom serves as a Trustee because of his desire to support the families of our fallen heroes and the extensive community work in which he has been involved over the years. His 18 years of service (and having lost many friends along the way) allows him to identify first-hand with this great cause and provide continuity between the military services and the families. Tom is proud to be among those to further the vision and outreach of Snowball Express for the spouses and children of our nation's heroes.

Greg Young

Greg served in the US Army and was a flying crew chief on the OV-1A Mohawk gunship where he served with honor and distinction.

Upon returning to his home after Vietnam, Greg served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and retired as a Detective. He then worked as a security consultant until his recent retirement. He is past President of the Vietnam Veterans Association 785 in Orange County and has provided voluntary assistance to many veterans and their families over the years.

Greg was instrumental in last year's event by providing logistical support in moving families around as well as exposure to other veteran groups to the value of the Snowball Express. Many volunteers were convinced to help with this wonderful event thanks to his efforts. We are pleased to have him on our team.

Alfredo Anguiano

Born and raised in Orange County, Alfredo was named after his grandfather, Alfredo F. Garcia, U.S. Army, who served in World War II. As Director of Operations of the prestigious Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel, Costa Mesa, California, Alfredo was a welcoming face to 75 Snowball Express families in 2006.

"My heart was warmed by the appreciation expressed and felt by the families and all volunteers involved in the event. It is my honor to dedicate my services again this year and lend my expertise to the logistical challenges of this amazing operation. It’s a privilege to serve these deserving families who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Although nothing can make their pain go away, providing new memories and a network of support is a step towards continued recovery."