First Lieutenant Jennifer Hahn, Family Program Director
Jennifer comes to the Family Readiness Program with great enthusiasm.  She recently graduated from her Officer Basic Course and is assigned as a Platoon Leader with the 729th Brigade Support Battalion at Camp Fretterd. Jennifer has been with the Maryland Army National Guard for six years and has been vital in assisting our soldiers with their deployments. Jennifer graduated from Towson University in 2005 with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.

BALTIMORE FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER

William (Bill) Turner, Family Assistant Center (FAC) Coordinator for Maryland
Bill has worked for the Family Program since 2001. Bill has five years of experience working as a volunteer, Family Assistance Center (FAC) Specialist and Family Assistance Center (FAC) Coordinator. Bill Graduated from the University of Baltimore with a BS in Business Administration with a major in Accounting. He has over 33 years service with the Army and Maryland National Guard.  Bill is available to assist you and answer any question you may have.

Katherine (Katie) Jenkins, Family Readiness Assistant for Maryland
Katie joined the Maryland Family Readiness program in February of 2005. Katie graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor’s in English from the University of Maryland, College Park. She comes to the family program with a background working for the government, at the United States Department of Agriculture and also working with small companies. Katie was never a part of the military, but has gained experience and knowledge of military matters having grown up around the Maryland National Guard.  Katie is available to assist you in whatever family issues or volunteer issues you might have, as well as answer any questions that you may have. 

Theresa (Beth) Stoddard, Youth Program Coordinator
Beth comes to the Youth Program from working at the Family Assistance Center in Annapolis.  Prior to that, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Towson University.  During her time at Towson, she interned with the Baltimore City Circuit Court System, Family Services.  There she was an advocate in court for abused men, women, and children.  She also worked in a mental institute for physically and sexually abused children.  This past summer, she was a counselor at the Homefront Challenge Camp.  She hopes to help with the continued growth of the Maryland National Guard Youth Program.                     

HAGERSTOWN FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER

Joyce Pratt, Family Assistance Center Specialist
Joyce joined the Family Assistance Center  on November 1, 2007.  Prior to this program Joyce worked at Anne Arundel Community College for 6 and a half years.  She served as first point of contact for activities and processes related to public inquiries, students, faculty and staff. She provided administrative support within the School of Continuing Education and Professional Studies and English as a Second Language.  Also, Joyce organized and conducted orientations for students and orientation workshops for instructors and staff.  Joyce graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu Philippines. Joyce is fluent in English, Tagalog, and Cebuano .  Joyce is available to assist you in whatever family issues you might have.

TOWSON FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER

Amy Preston, Family Assistance Center Specialist
Amy joined the Family Program Staff in July 2004. Amy comes to the Family Program with over 10 years volunteer experience with the MDNG Family Program. She is married to Master Sergeant Bud Preston and they have 3 children ages 3 to 17. She has experienced first hand the challenges that face many of today’s military families. Amy is available to assist you and your family adapt to the ever-changing role of the Maryland National Guard.


John Grob, Family Program Assistant
John returns to the Family Program having 2 years of previous experience. He comes to us with over 39 years working in the Human Resources arena, of which 35 years were spent as a Maryland National Guard Technician where he managed various employment and personnel management programs. After a long career in the Maryland Air National Guard, John retired as a Chief Master Sergeant in 2004.

Scarlett Caudill, Family Assistance Specialist 
Scarlett joined the Family Program in March 2008.  She  has been a volunteer for over four years with the Family Program and has prior service with the Navy and the Maryland Army National Guard.  She is married to SGT Robert Caudill and has a teenage son.  Scarlett is available to assist you and answer any questions you may have. 

WARFIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER

Jeanne Benden, Wing Family Program Coordinator
Jeanne joined the Family Program Staff in July of 2004.  Jeanne comes to the Family Program with unique knowledge and experience.  She spent four years in the USAF and two years in the Maryland Air National Guard.  With her prior service, Jeanne understands the military “way of life” and the pressures of today’s service members.  She is married to Lieutenant Colonel Steve Benden of the Maryland Air National Guard and the mother of four children ranging in age from 7 to 14.  She knows first hand the challenges that face military families.  Jeanne is available to assist you and your military family adapt to the ever-changing roles of the Maryland National Guard.

ANNAPOLIS FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER

Gilbert (Gill) Snead, Family Assistance Center Specialist
Gil has been in this position since the fall of 2002.  Gill comes to this position with 11 years active duty Army and 27 years in the Maryland National Guard.  He also retired from the State of Maryland, Department of Transportation after 30 years.  Prior to coming on full-time in this position, Gill was a volunteer for the Family Assistance Program for over 15 years.

Martha King, Family Assistance Specialist
Martha comes to Family Program with experience first hand.  She was the assistant lead volunteer for C Company, 224th Aviation.