Michael Théard

Michael Théard serves as the Immediate Past President of the 9th & 10th (HORSE) Cavalry Association (Buffalo Soldiers), as well as the Association’s US Forest Service Partnership Program Manager. As Program Manager, Mike works to recruit young adult wilderness stewardship candidates to facilitate preservation of our nation’s national forests.

Mike lives in Maryland and is a retired US Army Master Sergeant and defense contractor. Prior to retiring he served as the Chief Operating Officer and managing partner of RSDCGroup, LLC an Arlington, VA-based consulting firm.

Michael’s best friend is his spouse, Alease Simms Theard.