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Board of Governors

Civil Air Patrol’s Board of Governors provides strategic oversight, fiduciary stewardship, and governance direction for the organization’s congressionally chartered missions.

Authority

The Board of Governors is the governing body of Civil Air Patrol. It is composed of 11 members representing the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol, and jointly appointed leaders from organizations with expertise in civil aviation and CAP’s mission.

Responsibilities

The Board exercises the powers granted to Civil Air Patrol, including governance oversight, organizational policy direction, and stewardship of CAP’s public-service responsibilities.

Structure and Membership

Members bring experience from military service, aviation, education, nonprofit leadership, government, and Civil Air Patrol volunteer service.

Air Force-Selected Members
Lt. Gen. Kirk Pierce
Chair

Lt. Gen. Kirk Pierce

U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Brig. Gen. Matthew French

Brig. Gen. Matthew French

United States Air Force

Brig. Gen. Christopher Walker

Brig. Gen. Christopher S. Walker

U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost

U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Civil Air Patrol-Selected Members
Col. Rajesh Kothari
Vice Chair

Col. Rajesh Kothari

Col. Ross Veta

Col. Ross E. Veta

Lt. Col. Andrew Oppmann

Lt. Col. Andrew J. Oppmann

CMSgt Robert Dandridge

CMSgt Robert Dandridge

U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Jointly Appointed Members
Dr. Sharon DeVivo

Dr. Sharon DeVivo

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

Capt. Mary Ann Schaffer

Capt. Mary Ann Schaffer

United Airlines

Brig. Gen. Bernie Skoch

Brig. Gen. Bernie Skoch

U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Advisers and Executive Support

National Leadership

Meet the Command Team

Learn more about Civil Air Patrol’s national leadership team, including the National Commander, National Vice Commander, Chief of Staff, and senior leadership officials.

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