HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- A total of 38 community members and business leaders were appointed as Team Hill Honorary Commanders during a ceremony at Hill Air Force Base Jan. 31.
The program pairs community leaders with specific units on base, and aims to foster supportive relationships with the base, and increase military involvement in civic endeavors and organizations.
“The program’s overall objective is for our honorary commanders to gain firsthand insight into the work our Total Force Airmen do every day in support of our nation,” said Col. Jon Eberlan, 75th Air Base Wing commander. “The purpose of the program is that with an expanded knowledge base, our honorary commanders will be better able to understand and articulate Hill Air Force Base’s contributions to the Air Force mission.”
During the two-year term, each honorary commander will be invited to participate in base events and activities, allowing them to meet many installation leaders and Airmen, and witness firsthand the installation’s numerous operations.
The Honorary Commander Program serves as an opportunity to provide one-on-one interaction to inform and educate local community leaders about the missions of the U.S. Air Force, Hill AFB, and to encourage dialogue between the base and community concerning issues of importance.
“The Honorary Commander Program gives our honoraries a bigger picture of our diverse mission sets and critical capabilities,” Eberlan said. “In turn, they teach us more about Utah’s social, cultural, and professional landscape, and in particular, their important roles within the local community. We’re proud to have them as part of Team Hill.”
The following community members have been inducted into the program:
Daneen Adams, Open Doors
Marc Amicone, Salt Lake Bees
Kent Andersen , Davis County Community & Economic Development
Tim Billings, Steel Concepts
Maresha Bosgieter, Catholic Community Services of Northern Utah
Robin Cahoon Goodman, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Robert Dandoy, Mayor of Roy City
Gina Duffy, Sheshreds.co
Tony Duffy, All-actionsports.com
Ron Elinkowski, UST Manufacturing
Randy Elliot, Davis County Commissioner
Adrienne Gillespie Andrews, Weber State University
Richard Hendrickson, Lifetime
Steve Hiatt, Wasatch Mortgage
Brandon Hicks, Hamilton Park Interiors
Gary Hoogeveen, Rocky Mountain Power
Mark Jensen, Oakridge Country Club
Lorene Kamalu, Davis County Commissioner
Diana Lopez, Ogden City Police Department
Brad Mortensen, Weber State University
Jaynee Nadolski, Big Sky Conference
Jeremy Nehring, Dartside
Zac Nelson, Zions Bank
Mike Ostermiller, Northern Wasatch Association of Realtors
Jessica Oyler, Weber State University
Joy Petro, Mayor of Layton City
John Pohlman, Mayor of Fruit Heights
Weston Saunders, Saunders Outdoor Advertising
Nathan Savage, Total Rehab
Stephanie Sharp, Steven Dailey Construction, Inc.
Jo Sjoblom, Mayor of South Weber
Joseph Spence II, Utah STEM Action Center
Brian Steed, Utah Department of Natural Resources
Gary Stewart, Hunt Companies
Keith Titus, MarketStar Corporation
Tessa Vaschel, Davis Arts Council
Alicia Washington , Good Company Theater
Bob Wheaton, Alterra Mountain Company
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