Barksdale SpouseS' Club 2022-2023 Board

Rachel Penwell

Rachel is from Louisiana, born and raised in Shreveport! She has been married to her husband, Kevin, for over 15 years. Rachel has been on spouse club boards since becoming a military spouse and loves the community and togetherness that it provides. For the last two years Rachel has served as the club's Charitable Treasurer. Rachel is also a very active member in the local community where she is part of many different organizations. She also serves as the Lead Key Spouse for the 2nd Munitions Squadron at Barksdale. In her spare time you can find Rachel on the soccer field or traveling with her children 

Chessica Harville 

Chessica is a native of North Mississippi, growing up in a small town she was able to learn the value of hard work, determination, and leadership.  At 17 she founded the inaugural Habit for Humanity Golf Tournament raising $25k annually. In 2005 Chessica married her high school sweetheart Joshua Harville and beginning her journey at Barksdale but she was no stranger to Louisianan as she is a graduate from LSUS. Chessica quickly found her way into the BAFB Key Spouse program, Community Renewal International and other local non-profits.  Her involvement in those programs lead to her currently serving as a Barksdale Global Power Museum board member, and a member of the South Bossier Networking Group. When not working as a volunteer for the various organizations, Chessica is a top producing REATLOR in Shreveport/Bossier with 318 Real Estate.  She exited to insert her knowledge and passion for civilian and military community to further grow the Barksdale Spouse Club as this years Operational VP.  

Pauline Olsen  

Pauline is from the Midwest but spent much of her adolescence years in Europe.  She completed her undergraduate degrees at Carleton College in Minnesota and then went to Asia for her post graduate work and MBA.  Pauline is passionate about women’s rights, diversity, the environment and food/wine.  She and her husband recently PCS to Barksdale from Hawaii where she consults for two businesses: Speech Solutions of Hawaii (clinical speech pathology & occupational therapy) and the Aoki (Restaurant) Group. Pauline has spent the better part of the last two decades volunteering for non-profit organizations in Minnesota and Hawaii tackling homelessness issues.  She is excited to champion the charity and fundraising goals of the BSC organization and is looking forward to meeting everyone.   

Sabrina Troutman

Sabrina is an Air Force brat, but has only been an Air Force spouse for a little over a year. She has a baby girl, a bonus daughter, and dog that keeps her on her toes! Sabrina is currently the Vice President of Internal Audit for a local company and also volunteers as her local Internal audit chapter’s treasurer. When not working or volunteering, you can find her with her family and planning her next adventure!  

 Melissa Van Hoff Melissa is from North Dakota but has lived in Minnesota, Alaska & Virginia. She has been married to her husband, Justin, for over 5 years & they have one 4 year old little boy. Melissa has served in different capacities on military spouse club boards including; Treasurer, President, Membership Chair, Charitable VP, Publicity & Website and as Shamrock Shuffle coordinator. She has helped to also coordinate a variety of small clubs including Book Club, Crafters Anonymous, Lunch Bunch & Bingo Club. Inclusivity & openness are keys to a thriving spouses club & she is looking forward to meeting & helping fellow military spouses thrive here at Barkadale AFB.  

Gabriella Alspaugh 

Gabriella is from Clearwater, FL. She has been married, to her husband, Zack, for almost two years. She graduated from St. Petersburg College with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and then went on to work at Walt Disney World. Once she moved to Barksdale, she pursued a career in real estate and is currently a REALTOR with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ally Real Estate, serving the Bossier/Shreveport area. She teaches indoor cycling and kickboxing at All Things Indoor Cycling and is passionate about fitness. In Gabriella's free time, she loves to read and travel with her husband.