Association Presidents, 1921 to Present

NARFE had 24 national presidents in its first 100 years, beginning with founding member Jacob. W. Starr (you can learn more about NARFE’s first meeting here):
Jacob W. Starr, 1921-1927
John M. Kline, 1927-1941
John B. Dickman, 1941-1945
Robert H. Alcorn, 1945*
Elmer Johnson , 1945-1952
Frank J. Wilson, 1952-1960
Joseph L. Spilman, 1960**
Glenn R. Simcox, 1960-1964
Clarence M. Tarr, 1964-1968
Thomas G. Walters, 1968-1972
Arthur L. Sparks, 1972-1974
John E McClelland, 1974-1978
Michael C. Nave, 1978-1981
L.J. “Lud” Andolsek, 1982-1986
H.T. “Steve” Morrissey, 1987-1990
Harold Price, 1991-1992
Charles W. Carter, 1993-1994
Charles R. Jackson, 1995-1998
Frank G. Atwater, 1998-2002
Charles L. Fallis, 2002-2006
Margaret L. Baptiste, 2006-2010
Joseph A. Beaudoin, 2010-2014
Richard G. Thissen, 2014-2018
Kenneth J. Thomas, 2018-2022
* Resigned for health reasons
** Died before assuming office
See NARFE’s current leadership.