Barksdale SpouseS' Club 2021-2022 Board

Cherie Groninger

Cherie is an Army intel veteran and grew up in Shreveport. She met her husband, Luke, while on active duty at Fort Hood, TX. They've been married since 2013 and have 2 children, Hudson and Kennedy. After leaving active duty, Cherie returned to school and graduated from Centenary College in 2019. She is currently a Key Spouse for 2 SFS and works with her husband as a military financial advisor to help our families reach their goals and get squared away. In her free time, Cherie volunteers at her church, Northpoint Community, eats way too much local food, and then balances it all out by teaching nutritional cooking demos at a weight loss clinic. She plans to either start sommelier training or grad school soon bc she just can't sit still. Cherie is excited to serve on the board this next year and to make some great memories with amazing people.  

Savannah Gregorchik-Menendez

Savannah is a native of Louisville, Kentucky (Go Cards!) and arrived at Barksdale Air Force base in late 2020. Savannah has been in the nonprofit sector for 10 years, beginning her journey in animal welfare back in Louisville. Her love for charity lead her to pursue a career in fundraising where she is currently employed as the Lead Development Officer for Orant Charities. Barskdale is her first assignment. Though she is new the military community, she is excited to learn, grow and help others as they move to Barksdale. Savannah plans to bring her fundraising experience to the Charitable VP role and increase BSC awareness in the Shreveport-Bossier community. In her free time, Savannah can be found scrapbooking, working out, reading, walking her dog or running around with horses. 

Tricia Griffin

Tricia is a new military spouse and is originally from Texas.  She and her spouse, Joe, met in Oklahoma in 2017 while he was a FAIP (First Assignment Instructor Pilot) at Vance AFB. After graduating with a B.A. in History from the University of Oklahoma in May 2020, Tricia has enjoyed taking time to enjoy working on creative projects, taking Pure Barre classes, and spending time with her two dogs, Savannah Mae and Duke.  She has experience planning events for organizations such as her sorority and her spouse’s squadron and is excited to put her expertise to use for the Barksdale Spouse’s Club! 

Hannah Kelly

Hannah Kelly lives in Shreveport, Louisiana, with her husband of seven years, Zak, and four furbabies. A north LA native, she received her BA in English Literature from Louisiana State University and has a background in education. Hannah serves as Key Spouse for her husband's squadron and as Marketing and Communications Director of MSAN. Some of her favorite things include felt-tipped pens, new book smell, true crime podcasts, and cool sneakers! 

Jennifer Parris

Jennifer has been at Barksdale AFB for 2 years.  She moved here from Japan with active duty husband, (now) teen son and one rescue dog.  She spent 20 years in the Air Force and is an active community volunteer including having served as Vice President of Belvoir Officers' Spouse Club (banner years for raising scholarships funds!), President of the Yokota Swim Team Booster Club, Key Spouse, Co-lead of the Hiring our Heroes Military Spouse Professional Professional Network-Yokota Chapter and as a volunteer with the National Military Family Association.   She was previously employed as part of the military transition team at Yokota Air Base.  Currently, she is a religious school educator and an animal rescue volunteer (and so far, has come home with only one new family member).   When she is not helping others (2 and 4 legged), she can be found on deck at pools around the region cheering on her favorite competitive swimmer.  

Andrea Craig Andrea and her husband, Jarad, have been at Barksdale for a little over 1 year. They have 4 children ages 5, 9, 13, and 16.  Together they have been at a combined total of 11 bases. 2 years ago Andrea decided to make the decision to go from military spouse to active duty medic and is currently assigned to 2MDG. During her free time Andrea enjoys lattes, gardening, kayaking, hiking, and going to her kids' baseball and softball games. As a military spouse first, Andrea is aware of the importance and benefits of what the Barksdale Spouses' Club offers. As a service member, Andrea hopes to encourage fellow airmen to volunteer and support Barksdale Spouses' Club events. 

Hana Melville

Hana has been at Barksdale for a short time after moving from Oklahoma! She has two kids, a wonderful husband, and an Irish doodle. Hana has her Master's in social work and is an advocate of mental health services. She is currently staying at home with her two sons while running her cake and French macaron business. If she isn't baking, she's chasing her two sons or doing something crafty. She is excited to photograph the amazing moments of the Barksdale Spouses' Club! 

Lyn Burke

Lynette (Lyn) relocated here last year from the Los Angeles area to be closer to family and her new granddaughter.  She has been married for 44 years to her husband Mark, who is a retired Air Force officer (B-52 crew member) and retired DoD employee. She is no stranger to Barksdale AFB since she and her husband were stationed here during Desert Storm (back in the day as she likes to call it) in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. Being new to many locations and military bases over the last 40+ years, (where she lists her favorite assignments as Edwards AFB, CA and Los Angeles Air Force Base/Space Systems Command), she knows it can be difficult to get involved in local social endeavors without the help of organizations like the Barksdale Spouses Club.  Lyn is a graduate of Louisiana Tech (Go Bulldogs!), is interested in anything related to aviation and enjoys working out (especially walking, biking and yoga).