


HAWK MOUNTAIN LEADERSHIP
COMMAND STAFF

Lt Col Brian J. Cuce
Commander
As the Commander and Activity Director, Lt Col Brian Cuce is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of the HMRS activity throughout the year as well as provides guidance of the CAP Ranger Program nationally.
Incident Commander 1 | Expert Ranger #281
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Lt Col DeEtte Riley
Director of Staff
Lt Col Riley is responsible for the execution of all school support functions. She directly oversees Finance/Administration, Public Affairs, and Medical Sections.
Incident Commander 3 | Instructor

Capt Terry Loughran
Deputy Commander
Capt Loughran assists the Commander in the execution of the HMRS activity and provides overall guidance to various special projects and initiatives.
Ground Branch Director | Expert Ranger #155

CMSgt Cory Felts
First Sergeant
As the HMRS First Sergeant, CMSgt Felts is directly responsible to the Commander for all personnel health, wellness, and morale concerns. He advises the Commander on discipline issues during the school as well as supervises the CAP professional development of the key HMRS staff.
Incident Commander 3 | Advanced Ranger

Capt Brian Bartle
Director of Operations
Capt Bartle as Director of Operations directs the day-to-day execution of HMRS. He is primarily responsible for supervising the Commandant of Students, Planning, and Logistics Sections.
Ground Branch Director | Expert Ranger #248
SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Capt Jonathan Dennis
Deputy Director of Operations
Capt Dennis assists the Director of Operations in the day-to-day execution of the school. He is primarily responsible for supervising and advising the student squadron senior leadership.
Ground Branch Director | Expert Ranger #255

Maj Mark Hahn
Planning Section Chief
Maj Hahn oversees the planning, scheduling, and curriculum management for HMRS schools.
Ground Branch Director | Expert Ranger #279

Capt Beata Wirth
Medical Section Chief
Maj Wirth is responsible for the physical health and wellbeing of all students and staff at HMRS and supervises all medical personal at the activity. She is also responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of all medic program courses.
Ground Team Leader | Master Medic #24 | Expert Ranger #257

Lt Col Jeff Smith
Deputy Director of Staff
Lt Col Smith assists in directing the behind-the-scenes functions of the school ensuring logistics and support functions are optimized to support school operations.
Operations Section Chief | Expert Ranger #67

Maj Aaron Lamantia
Logistics Section Chief
Maj Lamantia is responsible for the management of all HMRS vehicle, communications, facilities, and operational supply to support school execution.
Logistics Section Chief | Expert Ranger #277

Capt Rachel Scheller
Public Affairs Section Chief
Capt Scheller manages all public outreach and media for HMRS to include grants, social media, external media relations, and corporate communications.
Ground Branch Director | Advanced Ranger

Capt Steve Gundy
Commandant of Students
Capt Gundy serves as the senior member primarily responsible for student training. He directly oversees the cadet staff training program and provides day-to-day direction to the senior and cadet squadron staff.
Ground Branch Director | Expert Ranger #261

Lt Col Ruth Bordner
Admin/Finance Section Chief
Lt Col Bordner is senior responsible for all administrative and finance functions of the school. She is the face of HMRS through the application process and ensures administrative accountability for all students and staff.
Finance/Admin Section Chief | Instructor
CADET LEADERSHIP

C/Lt Col Anna Marinelli
Cadet Commander
As the Cadet Commander, Cadet Marinelli plans and executes all facets of cadet training to include winter and summer schools as well as staff training.
Ground Team Member 1 | Field Medic | Ranger First Class

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Cadet Deputy Commander
The Cadet Deputy Commander assists the Cadet Commander in the planning and execution of all cadet training an activities.
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Cadet Executive Officer
The Cadet Executive Officer supports the cadet leadership team with all administrative and management support functions to ensure effective execution of cadet training programs.
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Squadron Leadership
Alpha Squadron (Advanced)
TBA (Senior) | TBA (Cadet)
Bravo Squadron (Cadet Basic)
TBA (Senior) | TBA (Cadet)
Charlie Squadron (Cadet Basic)
TBA (Senior) | TBA (Cadet)
Delta Squadron (Cadet Basic)
TBA (Senior) | TBA (Cadet)
Golf Squadron (Cadet Basic)
TBA (Senior) | TBA (Cadet)
Hotel Squadron (Aircrew Survival)
Lt Col Brian Porter
India Squadron (Incident Leadership)
Maj Christopher Porter
Mike Squadron (Field Medic)
TBA (Senior) | TBA (Cadet)
Sierra Squadron (Senior Basic)
TBA
Tango Squadron (Team Commanders)
TBA
Uniform Squadron (UAS Operators Course)
1st Lt Robert Grover
Whiskey Squadron (Field Communicators)
1Lt Galen Hall (Senior) | TBA (Cadet)
X-Ray Squadron (Independent Study)
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Unit Leaders
Training Unit Leader
VACANT
Communications Unit Leader
2d Lt Susan Wilfong
Transportation Unit Leader
Capt Leander Adams
Meals & Supply Unit Leader
Maj Sharon Sheller
Tower Unit Leader
1st Lt Stephen Rice
Activity Project Officers
Weekend Ranger Staff Training
Maj Aaron LaMantia
Field Training Exercise
Capt Brandon Webber
First Aid / Communication Weekend
Capt Beata Wirth / Maj Aaron Lamantia
Navigation Weekend
Capt Brandon Webber
Emergency Services Weekends
Capt Matt Chirik / Maj Heather Weiss
Ropes Instructor Courses
1st Lt Stephen Rice