Florida Defense Support Task Force

Representative Altman previously served in the Florida Senate from 2008-2016 and the Florida House of Representatives from 2003-2008. Although his tenure in the Florida Senate termed out two years early due to redistricting, Thad's passion to serve did not. In November 2016 and 2018, he was elected to serve District 52 in the Florida House of Representatives. In February 2019, The Speaker of the House, José Oliva appointed Representative Altman to the Florida Defense Support Task Force. Representative Altman also serves on the following committees: Public Integrity and Ethics Committee, Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, Education Committee, Higher Education Career Readiness Subcommittee, Insurance & Banking Subcommittee and the Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee. He is a driving force for sound policies that help small businesses create long-term jobs for the Space Coast and throughout Florida. He is also a champion of the environment including support for the restoration and preservation of the Indian River Lagoon.

Rear Adm. (ret) Stanley D. Bozin, a native of Union, N.J., graduated from Rutgers College of Engineering at New Brunswick, N.J., in 1974 with a bachelor of science degree in Industrial Engineering. He received his commission in November of 1974 through the Aviation Reserve Officer Candidate Program and was designated a Naval Aviator in December 1975. He is a 1986 graduate of the Naval Post Graduate School, earning a master of science degree in Financial Management.

Most recently, General Diehl served as Deputy Director of Engagement, Plans and Policy Directorate, Headquarters U.S. Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. As Deputy Director, General Diehl was responsible for building and maintaining military-to-military bilateral relationships with 22 countries in the command's area of responsibility. Additionally, he was responsible for the guidance and sustainment of more than 70 Coalition nations supporting the United States in fighting the global war on terrorism. General Diehl received his commission from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1975. A command pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours in the C-130, KC-135 and C-141, he commanded the 6th Air Mobility Wing at MacDill AFB, and the 62nd Airlift Wing at McChord AFB, Washington.

Major General James O. Eifert, The Adjutant General of Florida, is the Governor’s senior military advisor and serves as director of a state agency, the Florida Department of Military Affairs. As Adjutant General, he is responsible for the training and operations of the Florida National Guard, which is comprised of approximately 12,000 Soldiers and Airmen. He previously served as the Air National Guard Assistant to the Commander, Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

Maj. Gen. Richard S. "Beef' Haddad is Vice Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. He is responsible for the daily operations of the command, consisting of approximately 70,000 Citizen Airmen and more than 300 aircraft among three numbered air forces, 33 flying wings, 10 flying groups and one space wing. General Haddad was commissioned through the U.S. Air Force Academy and entered active duty in 1981. He has served in a variety of flying and command positions during his career in the Air Force and Air Force Reserve. He has hundreds of hours of combat flying time in Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Desert Storm.

Colonel Jim Heald is the Vice President, Strategic Programs at InDyne. He is the technical expert for Test and Evaluation and Major Range and Test Facilities Base activities. He is the former General Manager, responsible for execution of the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the Eglin Test and Training Complex (ETTC) under Contract FA9200-05-C-0001, a $972+M value. He led 800+ people supporting the Eglin ranges and operating locations at Cape San Blas, FL, and Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Past Chair of Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County. Past Chair of Defense Support Initiative chartered by Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County. Past Chair of Niceville-Valparaiso Military Affairs Committee and Chamber of Commerce. Life Member Senior Executives Association and USAFA Association of Graduates; Member Air Force Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

Keith Hoskins is Senior Vice President of Greater Pensacola for Navy Federal Credit Union. He is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of over 8,300 team members located on the Brian L. McDonnell campus in Pensacola, Florida. Keith joined the Navy Federal team in April of 2019. Prior to his current leadership role, he was the Western District General Manager/Military Affairs Manager for Gulf Power Company, overseeing and directing all operations for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Keith served 27 distinguished years in the United States Navy, retiring at the rank of Captain.

Tom Neubauer is the owner and President of ERA Neubauer Real Estate, Inc., a leading brokerage and management company with offices serving Florida’s Bay, Gulf, Washington, and Walton Counties. He formed his firm in 1977 where he and his wife Margaret have worked together for 41 years. Mr. Neubauer grew up in an Air Force family and has maintained close ties to the military in various capacities. In June 2018 he was presented the Association of Defense Communities (ADC) Community Leadership Award at a ceremony in Washington DC.

Senator Wright was elected to the Senate in 2018 and represents Senate District 14, which consists of parts of Brevard and Volusia Counties. He currently serves as Chair of the Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Space. He serves on four additional committees; The Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs; Commerce and Tourism; Environment and Natural Resources and the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee. He is also proud to serve as Co-Chair of the Florida Space Caucus.

Wyman Duggan