Dismounted Troops

Company D

Corporal Jeff Bair - Hudson, IL

Jeff is a a corporal in Company D. His hobbies are history, writing and golf. He is the Energy Manager for a large central Illinois steel manufacturer. He is married to Becky and they have 9 grandchildren. Jeff is a retired Air Force Captain as well.

Trooper Scot Gregory, Moweaqua, IL

Scot became involved with the 10th Cavalry at his son Hunter's request. Hunter is the Regimental Color Bearer attached to Headquarters. Scot reenacts a dismounted cavalry soldier, and doubles as Federal color bearer with his unit on the field. Scot is a manager for Aramark Food service. He is married to Wendy who assists in the commissary.

Trooper Alan Steiner, Muscatine, Iowa

Alan comes to the 10th Cavalry with his son, Jake, Company A mounted. He has previous reenacting experience with the 3rd Iowa Cavalry. He is married to Pam. Children Logan and Sophia round out the family. Alan works at Hoffmann, Inc in sales and customer relations. He loves any sports and is involved in many volunteer projects.

Trooper John Moss - Bloomington, IL

John is a dismounted trooper in Company D. He is a student in Bloomington and enjoys military history, scale modeling, and football.

Trooper Caleb Scott - Washington, IL

Caleb is a dismounted trooper in Company D. He is a student in Washington and enjoys military history.

Trooper Nathan Mintz, Bellflower IL

Nathan is a dismounted trooper in Company D. He is married to Cecilia. He loves to study history and enjoys target shooting. When not reenacting, he is employed by A&R security as a security officer and is father to Violet.

Trooper Rex Orton, Groveland, Illinois

Rex is at present a dismounted trooper in Company D. He is married to Liz, who portrays a Lady of Charity with the Regiment. He and Liz own several mounts and will be training them for cavalry use. Rex is employed by Enercon.

Trooper Matt Chancey - Mulberry Grove, IL

Matt portrays a dismounted trooper in Company D. He enjoys baseball, and the study of history, especially the Civil War. Matt is married to Barbra, who portrays a civilian in the 10th Cavalry. When Matt is not reeancting, he is a prosecuting attorney. He and Barbra own two Tennessee Walkers which will hopefully some day become "members" of the 10th Cavalry as well.

Trooper Randall Bird - Springfield, IL

Randy portrays a dismounted trooper in Company D. He enjoys gardening, cooking, and the study of history.

Trooper Ron Weidner, Urbana, Illinois

Ron is dismounted trooper in Company D. He is married to Kay, and is retired. He enjoys wood carving when not wearing wool and re-living history.