Board of Directors

The Salvation Army in the United States is divided geographically into four territories, each one is incorporated and has a corporate headquarters.

The USA Western Territory spans the 13 western states as well as the Territory of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. 

Headquartered in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, the members of its board of directors are listed below:

Commissioner Merle Heatwole, Chairman and Director
USA National Commander

Commissioner Douglas Riley, President and Director
Territorial Commander

Colonel Eddie Vincent, Vice-President and Director
Chief Secretary 

Lt. Colonel Kelly Pontsler, Treasurer and Director
Territorial Secretary for Business Administration

Commissioner Colleen Riley, Director
Territorial President of Women's Ministries & Secretary for Spiritual Life Development

Colonel Genevera Vincent, Director
Territorial Secretary for Women's Ministries

Lt. Colonel Debbie Lum, Director
Assistant Territorial Program Secretary for Corps Ministries

Lt. Colonel Phil Lum, Director
Territorial Secretary for Program

Lt. Colonel Ivan Wild, Director
Territorial Secretary for Personnel

Lt. Colonel Jennifer Wild, Director
Assistant Territorial Secretary for Personnel