Meet our team
The U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation brings together talented, passionate people who believe in the mission of the U.S. Air Force Academy.
We value trust, honesty and teamwork. We lead with positive intentions, support one another and take pride in doing excellent work — while also enjoying the journey. We believe in the power of many talents coming together as one team, a team that personifies excellence in everything they do.
The Association & Foundation team is committed to the Academy’s enduring mission of forging leaders of character, both before and after graduation. We proudly connect and serve our graduate community as well as raise crucial funds that advance the Academy’s ongoing success and excellence.
Together, we support the Academy, serve our graduates and preserve the heritage of the institution.
Join our teamExecutive
Mark Hille '97
President and CEO
Katie Willemarck
Chief Financial Officer
Kelly Banet
Executive Vice President of Development
Michael "Baja" Cornelius '00
Executive Vice President of Alumni Relations
Wyatt Hornsby
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Naviere Walkewicz '99
Senior Vice President of Engagement
Staff directory
Administrative Support
Administrative Team
Mary Elsner
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
Ruth Reichert
Executive Assistant to the CFO and HR Office
Molly Staley
Executive Assistant to the EVP of Development and Boards
Alumni Relations
Alumni Relations
Michele Bergeman
Director of Heritage
Alix Clifford
Part Time Retail & Online Operations Specialist
Jennifer Cooper
Director of Engagement and Events
Terri Davis
Next of Kin Support Specialist
Jay Drake
Career Services Manager
Spencer Hawkins
Engagement Programs Manager
Shella Heiens
Front Desk Specialist
Kayla Ladd
Assistant Director of Merchandise & Customer Service
Makenzie Quintana
Division Operations Manager
Megan Sanchez '10
Membership Engagement Manager
Gina Simler
Assistant Director of Events
Adrian Sorm
Event Support Specialist
Jason Trayser
Membership Engagement Specialist
Business Administration
Business Administration
Eli Avarado
IT Support Specialist
Tony Capistrano
Systems Administrator & Help Desk Manager
Sandra Cook
Director of Human Resources
Kenny D'Amico
Facilities Manager
Kimi Dembroski
Manager of Gift Funds
Laura Easterly
Data Analyst
Marie Gadino
Senior Accountant - Expense
Christopher Gardner
Senior Accountant - Revenue
Nick Johannsen
Senior Web Programmer
Erin Lavigne
Gift Funds and Procurement Specialist
Kate Law
Assistant Director of Gift Administration/Data
Toby Lortz
Director of IT
Chris Mazurek
Director of Projects & Facilities
Tiffany Perez
Assistant Manager of Gift Processing
Kristhal Perrelet
Accountant
Hayley Sanchez
PT Programmer/Web Developer
Jon Smock
Facilities Assistant Manager
Jennifer Thompson
Data Integrity Specialist
Erin Wyatt
Senior Director of Finance
Development
Development Team
Geoff Bennett
Development Director, Rocky Mountain
Mary Beth Burichin
Director of Corporate Sponsorships
Emily Cohen
Assistant Director of Development, Midwest
Razelle Doherty
Development Director, Class Giving
Seth Dunn
Senior Director of Development
Bryanna Gilbert
Donor Relations Specialist
Vince Greco, P '17
Assistant Vice President of Philanthropic Partnerships
Erica Hogan
Director of Donor Relations
Lindsay Mintenko
Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Amy Modin
Director of Research and Prospect Management
Megan Myers
Assistant Vice President of Development
Christine Noack
Development Director, Southeast
Kindra Samons
Assistant Vice President of Annual and Class Giving
Luke Walsh
Assistant Director of Development
Marketing & Communications
Marketing & Communications
David Bitton
Assistant Director of Strategic Communications & Publications
Melissa Campbell
Director of Creative and Brand
Amy Davis
Assistant Manager of Creative and Brand
Bryan Grossman
Senior Director of Strategic Communications
Ryan Hall
Assistant Director of Multimedia Productions
Sam Hastings
Manager of Digital Engagement & Activation
Steven Lincoln
Senior Development Writer & Editor
Ted Robertson
Multimedia and Podcast Specialist
Steve Simon '77
Special Projects
Brittany Weinzierl
Director of Digital Engagement & Activation