Meet your Officers

Commander Jim Moro: Jim served in the U.S. Navy in the Mediterranean doing the Vietnam era. Jim joined Post 111 in 2018 and was elected First Vice Commander for Post 111 in 2021. As First Vice Commander, he is responsible for all Post 111 General Maintenance. As such, he has worked tirelessly in repairs to our facility as needed. Jim makes sure the Post remains safe for everyone. He was born in Boston and moved to SC in 2017 from NH.

First Vice Commander Louis W. Morse: (Lou) served in USNR as a Hospital Corpsman. Lou joined American Legion Post 151, Middletown, NY in 1976, served as 3rd Vice Commander for one year, and Chaplain for 12 years. Lou was also a 15-year member of the Middletown-Wallkill Veteran’s Committee, serving as Chairman for three years. Lou is a former member of Murrells Inlet American Legion Post 178 where he served as 1st Vice Commander. He is a Paid-up for life member of the American Legion. He is a multi-year member of Post 111, serving as a caller for BINGO.

Second Vice Commander Mike Burns: Mike, a previous member of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force (1989 – 1993) has been a proud member of The American Legion for over 27 years. He is also a cashier at our Bingo program.

Adjutant Dave Goodman: Dave has been involved in our Post since 2013. Dave has been our Adjutant since 2014. The Adjutant’s responsibility is huge. He is the Post Secretary and as such, is responsible for all things administrative for the Post. Additionally, he is responsible for all members and for ensuring that State and National have the most accurate information about Horry Post 111. Dave was also the District 4 Commander in 2017 serving seven posts in Horry County, SC. Dave is a Cold War veteran serving in the US Army during the Vietnam era. Dave joined the American Legion in 1985.

Finance Officer Don Deane: Don, one of our Past Commanders, has been heavily involved in our Bingo committee and the Bingo program in general. Additionally, Don has been our House Committee chair and as such worked tirelessly in repairs to our facility as needed. Always willing to lend a hand when needed. Don is a Vietnam veteran having served in the US Army. Don joined the American Legion in 2016.

Athletic Officer Ed Sautier: Bio unavailable

Sergeant-at-Arms Mike Burns: Mike, a previous member of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force (1989 – 1993) has been a proud member of The American Legion for over 27 years. Mike is Post 111’s Seargent-at-Arms. He is also a cashier at our Bingo program.

Service Officer Dave Berry: Dave served in the Navy during the Vietnam War era. After retirement, he went back to work for the Navy as a contractor for another 20 years. Dave is a recent graduate of The American Legion 2023 New Service Officer School Dave has been a member of American Legion Post 111 since 2009.

Historian Bruce Donegan: Bruce came from the Pleasant Valley Post 739 in Pleasant Valley, NY. While in New York, Bruce served as Post Adjutant, Post Commander, County Commander, and District Commander. He has been our Post Historian for the past two years. One of his many tasks is to prepare and submit the Post’s annual report. Bruce is a Vietnam veteran and has been a member of the American Legion since 1973. 

Chaplain Roger McGuigan: Bio unavailable

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