YOUR Board of Directors
The United States Army
Officer Candidate Schools
Alumni Association
COL (Ret) Frank Harman,
BIOCC OCS 4-79
President and CEO (2019-2024)
OCS Board of Directors
The United States Army Officer Candidate Schools Alumni Association (TUSAOCSAA) is the Alumni Association for the United States Army Officer Candidate School (OCS). The mission of the Association is to preserve the history of OCS and honor the legacy of its graduates.
COL (Ret) Carmelia Scott-Skillern
President & Chief Executive Officer
Colonel Carmelia Scott-Skillern is Chief of Staff of the Army Senior Fellow in the New America’s International Security Program. Colonel Scott-Skillern was commissioned as a Quartermaster Officer through Officer Candidate School and is a career Army Logistician with extensive logistics and
management experience at all levels within the Global Supply Chain and Logistics (GSCL) management industry.
Lieutenant Abigail Cottrell
Treasurer
As an advocate committed to serving our nation's heroes, Lieutenant Abigail L. Cottrell is honored to be a Board Member and Treasurer for The United States Army Officer Candidate School Alumni Association. Her journey from enlisted soldier to commissioned officer, coupled with diverse experiences in military and civilian spheres, equipped her with a unique blend of skills and insights essential for effective financial stewardship. With dedication and a passion for the association’s cause, she will ensure the fiscal integrity and success of the organization's mission.
Joshua Buchanan
VP of Administration
Josh has worked for nearly 15 years with Reynolds Consumer Products, manufacturing world-class consumer goods under the brands of Hefty®, Reynolds Wrap®, Reynolds Kitchens®, and store brand labels. As Senior Director of Category Management, he leads the company’s category management and insights team in building profitable long-term relationships with retailer partners across the USA.
COL (Ret.) Frank Harman
President Emeritus and Director
COL Harman entered the Army in 1978 and served 16 months on active duty as an enlisted soldier with a tour in the Panama Canal Zone. He was commissioned a United States Army Infantry Officer upon graduation from the Officers Candidate School, Fort Benning, Georgia in 1979.
Colonel, USA (Retired) Sam Boone
Chaplain
Chaplain (Colonel, USA Retired) Sam Boone served in the Army for over 38 years as an enlisted Soldier, infantry officer, AH-1G cobra pilot, and chaplain. His final assignment was commandant of the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School, Fort Jackson, S.C. He is a graduate of OCS Class 2-74.
Colonel John R. O’Shea, USA (Ret)
Director
John O’Shea recently retired from federal civil service as Chief Congressional Actions and Chief Air Operations for the Secretary of the Air Force. In these positions he led a team which synchronized and integrated the efforts of the Air Force staff in preparing the leadership for testimony to the Congressional oversight committees and continuous engagement with the Legislative Branch.
MAJ (Retired) David D. Chamberlain
Director
MAJ (Retired) David D. Chamberlain was commissioned through Officer Candidate School Class 508-04. He has deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, and the Multi-National Force and Observers. He retired from the United States Army in 2023 after 35 years of distinguished service in Williamsburg, Virginia.
First Lieutenant Savannah Chenevert
Director
First Lieutenant Savannah Chenevert is a dynamic communications specialist and Military Police Officer with a strong background in law enforcement, crisis management, and strategic communication. She currently serves as a Communications Consultant with the Washington State Patrol, where she develops internal and external communication strategies, enhances public relations efforts, and improves
employee engagement through digital and media content.
MAJ (Ret) Dr. Tracey Gonzales
Director
Dr. Tracey Gonzales entered military service in 1986 as a Combat Medical Specialist serving in the Army Reserve. In 1990, Dr. Gonzales joined active duty before selection for the Officer Candidate School in 1992. She was commissioned in 1993 as a Signal Corps officer. Dr. Gonzales retired with 24 years total honorable service in May 2010 serving as the Command Inspector General for all of Area IV (Daegu), South Korea.
Dr. Frank Lazzara
Director
Dr. Frank Lazzara has worked the last seven years at the U.S. Army’s Cyber School at Ft. Eisenhower, Georgia in Leader Development and leads many projects in the integration of the Cyber Branch into the other Army branch TRADOC schools and as the civilian lead for the CCoE’s new Cyber and EW Davis Range for Cyber and EW Soldiers. From 2008 to 2016 he was the VP of Business Development for two Defense contracting companies in support of Army efforts.
