Board

Board

Larry Baillon, Chairman

Larry Baillon retired in June 2007 from the position as Chapter Manager for the Tanana Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross and has been with them since 1992.  In 1992 he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Army with over 26 years of service, nine of which had been served in Alaska, to make Fairbanks his permanent home.  Following his graduation from college he worked for two years as a State Examiner (auditor) for the State of Arizona before enlisting in the United States Army in 1966.

Larry and his wife Karen have two children and one grandson and one granddaughter.  They have been members of the credit union since October 1990.

In 1980, he attended the US Army Command and General Staff College.  He holds a Masters’ Degree in Logistics from Babson College and a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Finance from Arizona State University.

Larry is a member of the Kiwanis Club and is also a Mason.  He has served on MAC’s board of directors since 2002.

Linda Hilliard, Vice Chair

Linda Hilliard is the manager of USTravel and has been a corporate travel agent since 1998.  Prior to that, Linda worked for over 8 years in the financial institution industry and for three years at the Sangre de Cristo Girl Scout Council in Clovis, New Mexico.

Linda and her husband Gary have resided in Alaska since 1994, and they have three grown children and eight grandchildren.  Two of their children reside in Alaska and their oldest daughter serves in the Air Force.  They own a home and live in North Pole.  They have been members of the credit union since November 1994.

Linda has served on the MACFCU board of directors since 2001, and is also a member of the Downtown Rotary club in Fairbanks.

Edward Miller, Secretary

Ed Miller retired January 2008 from the position of 801 Project Manager for the Department of Public Works - Housing Division.  He was a civil service employee for 30 years and has been retired from the US Army at Ft. Wainwright since 1976.  He has attended University Alaska Fairbanks.

Ed and his wife Vivian have been members of the credit union since September 1983.

Ed has been a member of the Fraternal Order of the Masons since 1983, and has served on the board of directors since 2002.

Felicia Jackson, Member

Felicia Jackson is currently the Director of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS) on Fort Wainwright.  She has held this position since February 2007. She had previously served as a Major in the army until 2001, when she was medically discharged with over 16 years of service, 6 of those years (1996-2001) were served here at Fort Wainwright.  From 2001-2004 she held the position of Deployment, Mobilization and Family Readiness Manager at Fort Wainwright.  From 2004-2007 she held the position of Chief of Plans, Operations and Exercises for Fort Wainwright.

Felicia and her husband Kenneth have three boys, one girl, and one grandson.  She and Ken have been members of the credit union since October of 1996.

Felicia has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Military Science with a minor in Sports Medicine from State University New York at Brockport.  She attended the Combined Armed and Services Staff School in 1998.

Felicia is a proud member of AUSA, PTSA, and the Fort Wainwright Combined Spouses Club.  She is a member of the American Legion (Post 11), the Elks Club, and MADD. Felicia volunteers for many other activities when time allows.  Felicia has been a MAC board member since January 2006.

Brian Adams, Member

Brian Adams currently works for the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Resources Office as an Environmental Protection Specialist.  He manages the Clean Water Program and the Solid Waste Program.

In 1972 he graduated from Mission San Jose High School in Fremont, California.  He attended Ohlone Junior College until March of 1973, and joined the US Army.

Brian worked as a Photojournalist in the Army, and had several assignments, including Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Fort Ord, California, Fort Benning, Georgia, Germany, and Hawaii . During his career he had the opportunity to work with the United States Army Parachute Team, The Golden Knights; the Australian, German, Japanese, and Royal Thai Armies and with the Multi-National Forces and Observer Mission in the Middle East.  His last duty assignment was to Alaska, where he arrived at Fort Wainwright in September 1988, assigned to the 6th Infantry Division (Light).  After 20 years of service, Brian retired from the Army in April 1993. 

Brian decided to stay in Alaska after retirement because he enjoys the area.  It was and continues to be quiet and comfortable.  He has been a member of MAC FCU since his arrival in Alaska.  Brian is divorced and has one daughter.  He has been on MAC’s board of directors since 2007.

Kip Harmon, Member

Born and raised in Granite City, Illinois, Kip graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a BS in Mass Communications in 1983, and has lived in Fairbanks since 1988.  Kip worked in the athletic department at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in athletics administration from 1988 to 2004, when he accepted his current manager’s position with KATN Channel 2.  Kip is well-connected having been involved in many local community service organizations in town to include Rotary, Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, The United Way of the Tanana Valley and the Tanana Valley Chapter and Statewide Service Council of the American Red Cross of Alaska, reaching leadership positions in each organization.

Through the years prior to moving to Alaska, Kip worked as Director of Athletic Promotions, Fund Raising, Advertising, Ticket Manager, and Audio-Visual Services for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.  He was the Director of Computer Operations, for the Madison County, Illinois Recorder of Deeds Office, served as City Planner for The Village of Maryville, Illinois, and was a Deputy Clerk of the Court for Madison County, Illinois. 

Kip and his wife Dawn have one daughter.  Kip was elected to the board of directors in February 2011.

Wayne Tolliver, Member

Wayne Tolliver is currently employed as a Safety & Occupational Health Specialist, Garrison Safety Officer. He retired after 20 years in the US Army.

Wayne and his wife Darlene reside in North Pole. They have been members of the credit union since January 1985.

Wayne is seeking his Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He is currently a member of the Defense Acquisition University Alumni Association.

Wayne has been a member of the Cheechako Lions Club on Ft. Wainwright.  Additionally, he has served on local boards for the Interior Alaska Green Star, Ft. Wainwright Restoration Advisory Board, and the National Defense Industrial Association.  Wayne has served on the board of directors since 2005.