Board Members

Board Term: January 31, 2025 to January 30, 2027

Mr. Brian Miller is the 737th Training Group's Policy Advisor for Air Force Basic Military Training. He received an Associates Degree in Applied Science /Instructional Technology from the Community College of the Air Force in 1989, an Associates Degree in Applied Science/Criminal Justice in the same year, and a Bachelors Degree in Occupational Education from Wayland Baptist University in 1997. He entered federal civil service in 2005 after retiring with 23 years of active duty military service. "I'm extremely grateful that my children had the opportunity to attend Lackland Elementary, it provided them with the confidence and educational foundation to succeed in life. It's a privilege for me to serve the Lackland community, LISD faculty and staff, and most importantly the children of our men and women of the military who serve our great nation.

Board Term: September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025

Mrs. Jere Pace is currently employed as a Manpower Analyst with the 25th Air Force where she serves as the Command technical advisor regarding manpower requirements She develops, measures, and validates manpower and associated workloads while providing technical guidance and formulating recommendations on manpower processes and utilizations. Mrs. Pace holds an Associate’s degree in Human Resources Management from the Community College of the Air Force, a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources management from Park University, and a Master’s degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University.

Board Term: September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025

Mr. John Sheehan is the Security Forces Air Force Inspection System Program Manager for the Air Force Installation Mission & Support Center where he is responsible for continual evaluation of 14 Security Forces Program for over 80 Security Forces units. He collects, consolidates, and analyzes data and metrics to identify trends to mitigate gaps across Security Forces mission sets.

Board Term: February 2, 2024 to February 1, 2026

Ms. Henson is the 688 A1 Director, Manpower, Personnel and Force Development, A1. She is responsible for ensuring quality and available Manpower, Personnel, and Force Development across the 688th CW. She is leading the A1 team to thrive during the 688th Cyberspace Wing (CW) Optimization and Transformation, maintaining the manpower strategy and supports top talent retention and acquisition. Previously she was the 8 FSS Deputy at Kunsan AB where she led the FSS team to thrive under a constrained COVID-19 operational environment; rendered mission success for the 8th Fighter Wing, emphasized in place deployments, mission readiness and plans, and shelter in place operations.

Board Term: January 31, 2025 to January 30, 2027

Mr. Thomas Koch serves as a Learning Center Specialist at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC), where he leads and manages the Read Theory Reading Program for Army trainees and International Military Students. A dedicated educator, Mr. Koch earned his bachelor's degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, in 1971, followed by an M.Ed. from Temple University’s Osaka, Japan campus in 1992.

Mr. Koch’s career began with service as a U.S. Marine Corps Officer from 1971 to 1974. He then gained valuable experience in sales and operations within the transportation industry over a span of 12 years. For 32 years, Mr. Koch taught English at universities and language centers in Japan, Mongolia, and Saudi Arabia, consistently empowering learners from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Beyond his professional roles, Mr. Koch volunteered for nine months in Asia, promoting and supporting the use of monitored online reading programs. His efforts reflect a continued passion for enhancing literacy and sharing the transformative benefits of online educational tools with schools, language learners, and families worldwide.