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John C. Norris was appointed the new public works director for the City of Miami Beach, Fla.

LCDR Andrew C. Tangen, USN, Ret., ’06, was elected on July 16, 2025, as the president of the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers at their annual conference held in Louisville, Ky.

Erich J. Peschel, ’06, reached the summit of Granite Peak-Montana’s highest point at 12,799 feet-on July 21, 2025. Considered the second most difficult of the 50 state highpoints, Granite Peak marks his 20th successful summit in his quest to climb them all.

Reginal L. Bryant, Richmond Fed senior vice president and CIO, was honored by CapitalCIO with an ORBIE® award in the large corporate category.

Christopher C. Hackett, ’10, was promoted to captain at PSA Airlines, based in Charlotte, N.C.

Jack R. Krapf was selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who for his continued excellent in financial services.

Amaero Ltd, announced Brett A. Paduch as its chief financial officer.

2LT Isabel G. Flores, USA, ’22, received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Methodist University and is an active-duty Army physical therapist.

The Dorchester County and the Town of Summerville are honoring Medal of Honor recipient, the late SFC Christopher A. Celiz, USA, ’08, by sponsoring the Chris Celiz Memorial project, facilitated by Sculpture in the South. To donate go to summervilleparksfoundation.org and click on the green donation button.

CDR Raymond T. Ball, Jr., USN, ’06, took command of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) at a change of command ceremony aboard the ship’s flight deck at Naval Base San Diego on June 12. dvidshub.net/image/9131580/uss-comstock-change-command

LtCol J. Scott Wedemeyer, USMC, Ret., was featured in a CEOWorld magazine article on his journey from Naval aviator to becoming a Part 135 international pilot, flying the Gulfstream G650.

David D. Black was re-elected to Forest Acres City Council on May 13.