Maj Gen David W. May, originally from Wisconsin, earned his commission in August 1996 through the Air Force Officer Training School at Maxwell AFB. Over his career, he held leadership and staff roles spanning the Pentagon, Air Force Cyber Command, U.S. Transportation Command, and the Wisconsin National Guard, with deployments to the Middle East and Horn of Africa in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel two years early, he transitioned to the National Guard and served in key roles including Commander of Volk Field Air National Guard Base and Director of Domestic Operations.

His career culminated in his appointment as Wisconsin’s 32nd Adjutant General, where he oversaw both Army and Air National Guard missions, managed emergency operations and communications, and advised the governor as Homeland Security Advisor and Military Chief of Staff. A Joint Qualified Officer with a PhD in Human Resource Management, Gen. May is also a lifetime member of major National Guard associations.

He and his wife Jeanette live in Northern Wisconsin with their three rescue dogs. They are passionate about veteran support and animal welfare, actively contributing to local adoption and advocacy efforts.