HAWK MOUNTAIN LEADERSHIP
COMMAND STAFF
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CMSgt Cory Felts
Command Chief
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 | Expert Ranger #283
CADET LEADERSHIP
C/ Capt Cody Mangiaruga
Cadet Commander
As the Cadet Commander, Cadet Mangiaruga plans and executes all facets of cadet training to include winter and summer schools as well as staff training.
Ground Team Member 1 | Advanced Ranger
C/Capt Spencer Kovalsky
Cadet Deputy Commander
C/Capt Spencer Kovalsky has been an active member of Civil Air Patrol for five years. He has served in multiple staff positions within his home squadron and at Hawk Mountain Ranger School (HMRS), including Advanced Staff Training Squadron Commander and Cadet School Executive Officer.
As Cadet Deputy School Commander, Spencer focuses on leadership by example and learning through experience. His goal is for every cadet who attends HMRS to leave with stronger qualifications, greater confidence, and the ability to lead effectively in their home units and daily lives.
“HMRS has made me the leader and person I am today. It has pushed my boundaries and given me a drive to achieve more. My goal is to help cadets do the same—push past their limits to become the best they can be.”
— C/Capt Spencer Kovalsky
Ground Team Member 1| Advanced Ranger
C/Lt Col Karl Farynaz
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.
Ground Team Leader | Expert Ranger
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
MSgt Mark Kleibscheidel
Medical Section Chief
MSgt Kleibscheidel is responsible for the physical health and well-being of all students and staff at HMRS and supervises all medical personal at the activity. He is also responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of all medic program courses.
Ground Team Leader | Master Medic #20
Lt Col Ciara Williams
Admin/Finance Section Chief
Lt Col Williams 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
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)
TBA
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)
Lt Col Keith Elliott (Senior) | TBA (Cadet)
X-Ray Squadron (Independent Study)
TBA
Unit Leaders
Training Unit Leader
VACANT
Communications Unit Leader
Lt Col Keith Elliott
Transportation Unit Leader
Capt Melissa Riley-Leopold
Meals & Supply Unit Leader
Maj Sharon Scheller
Tower Unit Leader
1st Lt Stephen Rice
Activity Project Officers
Weekend Ranger Staff Training
Lt Col Aaron LaMantia
Field Training Exercise
Lt Col Jeff Smith
First Aid / Communication Weekend
Maj Alan Heckman
Navigation Weekend
TBA
Emergency Services Weekends
Lt Dan Thompson
Ropes Instructor Courses
1st Lt Stephen Rice