Twenty-four community and business leaders have been selected for the 2015-2016 Honorary Commander Program.
Honorary Commanders are paired with commanders and senior leadership assigned to the "Alamo Wing" to educate them about the activities of the 433rd Airlift Wing and the Air Force Reserve and its vital role in the national defense. They meet periodically during their tenure for activities including luncheons, tours, orientation flights and other special on- and off-base events.
The program fosters community support for the U.S. Air Force and especially for the hosting unit. The program hopes to educate the local business and civic community about the Air Force Reserve mission in national defense and encourages employers to support employees who are members of the Air Force Reserve and specifically the 433rd AW.
Congratulations to the Alamo Wing's Newest Honorary Commanders:
Chuck Bunch
Lead Chair, San Antonio Chamber of Commerce- Military Affairs Committee
Floyd Carpenter
Franchise Owner/Operator, Chick-fil-A
Linda Cubero
Work Specialist, Wounded Warrior Project
Glen Cross
Chief of Gastroenterology Division, University of Texas Health Science Center
Lacy Hampton
Senior Vice President, St. Philips College
Milton Harris
President/Chairman, 100 Black Men of San Antonio, Inc.
Rev. Michael Jolla
Senior Pastor, West End Baptist Church of San Antonio
David Kitchen
Regional Director of Operations, Glazer's Distributors of Texas
Kelly Lerch
Group Talent Acquisition Manager, Enterprise Holdings of South Texas
Audrey Magnuson, M.A.
Director- University Center, University of Texas at San Antonio
Nathan McKinley
Vice President, Military Affinity, USAA
Ted Murphree
Assistant City Attorney, Development Services/Environmental Division, City of San Antonio
John Nau
President/CEO, Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P.
Amy Norton
Director of Business Development, Provenir San Antonio-Healthcare
Dr. Jackson Ombaba
Emergency Medicine/General Surgeon, South Texas Hand Center
Travis Pearson
CEO, Family Endeavors, Inc.
Edward Pape
President, Vaquero Consulting Group LLC
Joe Perez
Associate Director, South Texas Veterans Health Care System
Steven Richmond
President/Director of Maintenance, Pizza Hut of San Antonio
Janice Ricks
Vice President, Lester Industries, Inc.
Dave Saylor
Owner/Manager, Acadiana Café
John Smith
Immigration Services Officer II, Department of Homeland Security
Catherine Torres-Stahl
General Counsel, Bexar County Community Supervision and Corrections Department
Allen Warrick
City Councilman-District 2, City of San Antonio