Team Hill Honorary Commanders assume command at induction ceremony

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  • By Andrea V. Mason
  • 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah --  Community members and business leaders were appointed as Team Hill Honorary Commanders during a special induction ceremony here Jan. 23.

As Honorary Commanders, leaders work with Air Force and civilian personnel to gain insight into base operations. As a result, the program binds community relations between Hill Air Force Base and the surrounding communities. They serve for two years and participate in events such as base tours, changes of command, retirement ceremonies and holiday events.

A total of 45 civic and business leaders comprise the full complement of Honorary Commanders assigned to the installation. This is the first year all of Hill's wing commanders have come together to create a Team Hill Honorary Commander program.

Some units, like the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, have enjoyed a rich history of the program, which fosters community support for the Air Force and fighter wings.

"The program's overall objective is for our honorary commanders to gain first-hand insight of the important work our Airmen do every day and to gain a better understanding of the diverse Hill Air Force Base missions," said Col. Kathryn Kolbe, 75th Air Base Wing and installation commander, during her opening remarks. "As a result of the relationships you will build with our Airmen and leaders, we hope you will be able to share the Air Force story throughout the communities in which you live."

Following Kolbe's remarks, the military and Honorary Commanders embarked on an interactive tour of the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings and the 75th ABW.

Activities included touring F-16 and C-130 depot maintenance, seeing an F-16 static display and visiting Hill's air traffic control tower.

Congratulations to Team Hill's newest Honorary Commanders:

Kent Andersen, Layton City Economic Development Specialist
Michael Andersen, MacCool's Restaurant Co-Owner
John Bahney, Levolor Kirsch Window Fashions Plant Manager
George Benford, Horrocks Engineers, Inc. Manager
Christopher Bleak, Utah Association Of Public Charter Schools President/CEO
Carlos Braceras, Utah Department Of Transportation Executive Director
Mike Caldwell, Ogden City Mayor
Scott Coleman, Coleman Quality Seismic Owner
Jerry Cook, Interform President
Sheryl Cox, America First Credit Union Vice President of Government and
Community Affairs
Kearston Cutrubus, Cutrubus Automotive Team Customer Relations Manager
Perry DeCoveny, Summit Group Partner and Director of Operations
Bryan Detweiler, Miller Motorsports Park Director Of Operations
Ed Ehrenberger, GENCO ATC/Hershey's Chocolate General Manager
Kristin Elinkowski, Blazing Innovations And Free Legacy Food, LLC Owner
Tage Flint, Weber Basin Water Conservancy District CEO/Manager
Rex Gale, Dickey's Barbecue Pit Owner
Jon Greiner, Ogden-Hinckley Airport Manager
Nicole Hall, Youth Impact CFO
David Hansen, Davis County Legacy Events Center Director
Connie Harmston, Davis Conference Center Director of Sales
Steve Hiatt, Kaysville City Mayor
Kristen Hill, Sandy's Fine Food Owner
Mark Hilles, Mountain West Architects Owner
Gregory Hughes, Utah House Of Representative Majority Whip and Urban Chase
Property Management Owner
Kristy Jones, Mckay Dee Hospital Community Projects Coordinator
Damon Kirchmeier, Rockwell Times USA President and Auxano Funding Managing
Director
Richard Koski, Ogden Weber Convention And Visitors Bureau Director Of Sales
Adam Lenhard, Clearfield City Corp City Manager,
Bart Miller, Sales For Goal Zero Senior Vice President
Matthew Myers, Myers Mortuary Funeral Director
Todd Richardson, Davis County Sheriff
Jack Rickards, Weber State Law Enforcement Academy Director
Jenny Scothern, The Goal Foundation Executive Director
Scott Sluis, Zions Bank Vice President and Financial Center Manager
Edward Shapard, St. Regis Deer Valley General Manager
Rick Stock, Bizcom Consultants, LLC Consultant
Nora Stowell, American Sports Winter And Outdoor Vice President
Paul Swenson, Colonial Flag President
Ryan Tingey, Box Elder County Commissioner
Jeff Von Colln, Von Colln Financial Group Owner
Mark Wayment, State Farm Insurance Agent
Dr. Charles Wight, Weber State University President
Adam Wilkerson, Whirlybird Helicopters CEO
Jan Zogmaister, Weber County Commissioner

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