Meet the 2025-2026 Board
Tara Habhab
Senior Advisor
With 27 years as an Army spouse, Tara is a dedicated advocate for military families. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tarleton State University and has spent 13 years working in schools and with the Military Child Education Coalition. In these roles, she focused on empowering military parents to be their child's best advocate and providing support during educational transitions. Currently, she works for the Kansas State University Graduate School and is serving her second term on the CSF board, where she continues to enjoy giving back to the community.
Annette Wiggins
Community Ambassador
Annette Wiggins was an Army spouse for 34 years with her husband, LTG(R) Perry Wiggins. They made the decision to retire to the Flint Hills region after Perry commanded 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley though it took a few years to get back here. She has volunteered at each level of command from Company level to Theater level command. Presently she is the Secretary/Treasurer on the EOC of the 2026 Kansas State P.E.O. Convention, Team 3 leader for the Lady Troopers of Junction City, Board member on the Chapman Valley Manor Board, and ambassador/ liaison for CSFGFR. Her greatest accomplishment is being Mimi to 6 beautiful grandchildren.
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This is Annette's fourth year serving on the CSF board.
Marcy Webb
Chair
Marcy is an Army spouse of 17 years and is a proud mom of three boys and two pups. Marcy holds a Bachelors and Masters degree in Business Management from the University of North Dakota. She hails from Minnesota and enjoys cooking, traveling and has a passion for volunteering and giving back to the local community.
Advice to new grad/Scholarship recipients: Life is short, make it count and don't take yourself too seriously, make sure you laugh through it!
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This is Marcy's fourth year serving on the CSF board.
Jasminn Harcus
Co-Chair
Jasminn Harcus is an Army spouse. She attended Western Illinois University Pre Law. She loves to travel and has made it her goal that her son visits all 50 states. She volunteers for many organizations across Fort Riley including the Friends of the Fort Riley Museums, Operation Santa Claus, the USO, Fort Riley Book Fairies, and the Parent Teacher Organization. Additionally she volunteers with Soldier's Angels, God's Little Warriors, and off post food pantries.
​Jasminn is committed to giving back to the community through initiatives that support literacy and emphasizing the value of education, addressing food insecurity, and preserving history and traditions on Fort Riley. She also loves finding ways to show appreciation to the dedicated volunteers alongside her who help make these things possible. Jasminn's advice would be to always check in with yourself and find balance. Push to reach your goals while practicing self care and staying true to your values.
Jasminn's goal is to share the Aloha spirit wherever she goes!
This is Jasminn's second year serving on the CSF board.
Meagen Laman
Secretary
Meagen is an Army spouse of 13 years and grew up all over the US as an Air Force brat with dual military parents. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with minors in English and Philosophy from Texas A&M University (W11OOP) and currently works as a remote Team Leader and essay rater for Measurement Incorporated. Previously she was fortunate enough to serve as both a High School and Middle School ELA teacher, as well as a substitute teacher for various grade levels, all over the United States.
After being in the education career field for almost a decade, Meagen's advice to scholarship applicants is to stay true to their story and always look forward to the next chapter.
This is Meagen's third year serving on the CSF board.
Abraham Guerra
Treasurer
Abraham Guerra moved to Fort Riley in June 2024 and has been an active supporter of military families through leadership and volunteer service. He served as Treasurer of the Fort Riley Spouse Club for the majority of the 2024–2025 year, ensuring strong financial stewardship and accountability. From 2022 to 2024, Abraham also served as the Scholarship and Grant Chair for the Fort Irwin Spouse Club, where he helped provide over $170, 000 in educational opportunities and community support to military families.
As Treasurer of the Combined Scholarship Fund of Greater Fort Riley, Abraham continues to bring experience, dedication, and a strong commitment to fostering education and opportunity for the greater Fort Riley community.
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This is Abraham's first year serving on the CSF board.
Kelly Sieker
Applications Chair
For over two decades, Kelly Sieker has proudly served as a military spouse, expertly navigating the unique challenges and rewards of military life. She is a dedicated mother to four remarkable children and two beloved fur babies. A college graduate herself, she has a profound passion for education and dedicates her time to volunteering with local organizations that support and empower students.
Her resilience, compassion, and unwavering commitment to her family and community are the hallmarks of her incredible 21-year journey.
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This is Kelly's second year serving on the CSF board.
Annastacia Dayhuff
Advertising Chair
Annastacia is an Army spouse of 14 years and a mother to two wonderful boys. She holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and channels her passion for education into dedicated volunteer work.
Annastacia encourages scholarship recipients to trust their instincts and pursue their passions, believing that a career is infinitely more rewarding when it's built on something you love.
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This is Annastacia's first year serving on the CSF board.
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Mary Perez
Community Outreach
Mary is an Army spouse of ten years.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa and has taught middle school and high school students in almost every region of the United States.
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Mary’s advice to the scholarship applicants is that your education is a ticket into the kind of life you want; studying hard and being kind will get you where you want to go!
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This is Mary’s second year serving on the CSF board.
Penny Ezell
Ceremony Chair
Penny Ezell is an Army spouse of 29 years and holds a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Arkansas. She has dedicated nearly three decades to education, serving as a teacher, literacy coach, and currently as a literacy specialist, where she trains educators in the Science of Reading. Passionate about service, Penny enjoys volunteering and giving back to the communities the Army has allowed her family to call home.
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Penny's advice to scholarship applicants is to “Find your path—explore different interests to discover what you’re passionate about and where your strengths lie. One of my favorite quotes is from Steve Jobs: ‘The only way to do great work is to love what you do.’ That’s why I believe it is so important to focus on your passions and align your education and career goals with them.”
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This is Penny’s first year serving on the CSF Board, and she is excited to help make this year’s ceremony a memorable event for both sponsors and recipients.
Catie Wiseman
General Volunteer
Caitlyn is an Army spouse of 11 years and was an Army brat for 17. She has volunteered with the SFRG and her church. Currently, she is a registered nurse pursuing her master's degree with a focus on advanced practice in acute care pediatrics. Her greatest accomplishment is her family.
Caitlyn's advice to scholarship applicants is to use their failures as a learning opportunity. Whenever you feel like you can't do something, look back on everything you've already made it through, put yourself in uncomfortable positions; these are the situations that make you who you are.
This is Caitlyn's third year serving on the CSF board.
Melanie Miller
Judging Chair
Melanie is an Army spouse of 15 years. She earned her medical degree and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine.
Melanie’s advice to scholarship recipients is to take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way and never underestimate the power of perseverance.
This is Melanie’s first year serving on the CSF board.