Ben Sandifer
Ben Sandifer first got involved with Middle Georgia Honor Flight as a member of the working media, where he collected some incredible stories for “The Greatest Memories” podcast. This experience motivated Ben to get further involved with publicity for Middle Georgia Honor Flight, and to research his late father’s service as a member of PT Boat Squadron 17 in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Ben is the managing partner of GMS Advertising & Productions. He is an inductee in the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame and the lay leader at Park Memorial United Methodist Church in Macon. A musician since he was 8 years old, Ben plays bass guitar, flute and saxophone with the classic rock band Greg and the Blue Notes.
Mashake McConner
Mashake “Mac” McConner Jr. proudly accepted the invitation to become a board member of the Middle Georgia Honor Flight, February 2021. Privileged to have been recognized as a USAF Vietnam Veteran candidate and fly to Washington DC on March 2019. He is a retired USAF Chief Master Sergeant with over 28 years of active-duty service as Airport Operation Career Field Manager; McCarran International Airport, Depart of Aviation as Airside Operations Coordinator for 10 years; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as Adjunct Professor for 8 years. Community involvement entails Mercedes Benz Club of Central Georgia; DAV Chapter #33, Judge Advocate; Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Major Gen Joseph A, McNeil Chapter, Treasurer; former Christian Fellowship Church, Usher Ministry Leader.
Bernadette Johnson
Bernadette Vasque Johnson, I've been a member of the MGHF since. My father and sister were naval officers. My father retired after 23 years of service and my sister retired after 25 years. My younger sister served in the Army for a combined 22 years. I have a degree in marketing and I am a certified customer service specialist since 2004. I am a Station Manager with Contour Airlines since 2017. I also travel the country TDY for Contour. I assist with opening a station and facilitate ground support. Reinforce communications between airport and airline services and much more. Being a board member allows me to serve our veterans with pride and humility. It is the most important thing I do.