U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation

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 team

Executive

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

Michele Bergeman Director of Heritage

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

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

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

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

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