Our Area VI Leadership Team:
Contact us at Area6@eangus.org or individually using our personal emails below.
We were elected by the Area VI membership and our job is to represent you and serve as a liaison between you, your State Associations, and EANGUS. If you have any questions regarding our Area Caucus and Mid-Winter, or questions about the EANGUS National Conference, Legislation, Scholarships, Awards, Membership, or other Committees, or if you have suggestions for the association, please contact us!
Area VI Chair and Director Air:
SMSgt J.D. Escobar (Nevada)
J.D. was elected as the Air Director for Area VI in 2023 and was selected as the Chair in 2024. He is a currently serving AGR member of the Nevada Air National Guard, working as the Command Post Superintendent for the 152nd Air Wing located in Reno. He has completed ALS, NCOA, and the Senior NCO Academy as well as having both his Yellow and Green Belt certifications. He holds Associate degrees in Communications, Logistics and Emergency Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Logistics Management. J.D. is a Life member of EANGUS and has been active in many positions within the Nevada Enlisted Association, to include serving as their State President since 2018.
J.D. can be reached via email at: ssgtescobar@gmail.com
Area VI Director Army:
CSM (Ret) William Griego (New Mexico)
Willy retired from the New Mexico Army National Guard as a Command Sergeant Major in 2019, with service culminating as a Brigade CSM. Most recently, he served as the New Mexico Enlisted Association State President which included their hosting of the 50th Anniversary Conference in 2021 and previously served as their Vice-President. He was elected as the Area VI Army Director in 2021 and also serves as the Area VI representative on the EANGUS Finance Committee. He is active with ESG/R in New Mexico and also served on the New Mexico Military Veterans Leadership Council. Additionally, he is a retired Police Officer with over 20 years of service on the Albuquerque Police Department, and completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Administration in 2021.
You can also contact Willy at: griego.william@yahoo.com
Area VI Director At Large:
SSgt Nick Siegler (Colorado)
Nick was elected as the At Large Director for Area VI in 2024. He currently serves as a drill status Guardsman and AIS Avionics Craftsman, with the 140th MSX in the Colorado Air National Guard. He is a graduate of Airman Leadership Course and has an associate’s degree from the Community College of the Air Force in Avionics Systems Technology. He is also working towards a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He served as the NGACO Junior Enlisted Director from 2022-2024 and with his election for this position, he plans to work on increasing the membership of enlisted members of the National Guard nationwide. Nick was also elected by the Area to serve on the We Care for America Foundation Board of Directors.
Nick can also be reached at nsiegler@hotmail.com