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Burgess Names Service Academy Board and Nominees
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), announced the members of his Service Academy Advisory Board. The twelve-member board met recently to advise him upon the selection of qualified service academy candidates. The board’s purpose is to comprehensively screen and interview high school and college applicants wishing to receive a congressional nomination; the board then makes recommendations to Dr. Burgess for final review and nominations are submitted to the individual service academies (U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY) for appointment consideration.
“One of the privileges I have serving in the U.S. House of Representatives is the opportunity to nominate outstanding young people from the 26th District to our nation’s service academies,” Dr. Burgess said. “We have a stellar group of former military, education and community leaders serving on the Advisory Board. After a rigorous selection process, I was grateful to receive excellent recommendations from this outstanding board.”
Retired Air Force Lt. General Charles R. Hamm serves as Chairman of the Board. Dr. Burgess noted, “General Hamm’s highly regarded service as the former Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy enables him to capably lead the Board.”
“I know how serious Congressman Burgess takes his responsibility to nominate highly qualified young people to the academies and working with this distinguished board, I believe we were able to recommend the right people to him for consideration,” said General Hamm.
The members of the 26th Congressional District Service Academy Advisory Board are as follows:
- LtGen Charles R. Hamm, USAF (Ret.), Chairman. Of Argyle: U.S Military Academy graduate, former Superintendent of U.S. Air Force Academy
- Mrs. Elaine Emery of Lewisville: Community Volunteer
- LtCol Paul Gosnell, USMCR (Ret.) of Frisco: U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Pilot
- LCDR William L. Hagan II, USN, of Flower Mound (active duty - stationed in Hawaii): U.S. Merchant Marine Academy graduate, Pacific Region Energy Manager, Diving & Salvage Officer
- COL Marc Hildenbrand, U.S. Army (Ret.) of Denton: U.S. Military Academy graduate, Business Owner & Consultant
- LCDR Dave Loomis, USNR, (Ret.) of Denton: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy graduate, Consultant
- Mr. Jerry Bryan McKinney, Jr. of Flower Mound: U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Transportation Security Administration Manager
- Mr. Kevin R. Purnell of Lantana: U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, Management Consultant
- Dr. Peter Lane, Col., USAF (Ret.) of Denton: U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, Professor
- Mr. Tom Russell of Flower Mound: U.S Military Academy graduate, Aerospace Consultant
- Mr. Richard Walker of North Richland Hills: Aerospace Financial Manager
- Maj Jae Yu, USAFR (Ret.) of Flower Mound: U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, Pilot
***To download a photo of Dr. Burgess with the 26th Congressional District Service Academy Advisory Board click here.*** PHOTO: (L-R standing) Kevin Purnell, Paul Gosnell, Marc Hildenbrand, Rich Walker, Charlie Hamm, Pete Lane, Congressman Michael Burgess, Bryan McKinney, Jae Yu, Will Hagan. Elaine Emery. Dave Loomis, Tom Walker
Dr. Burgess is also pleased to announce the twenty-nine outstanding young men and women from the 26th District of Texas who have been selected as Class of 2017 nominees to our nation’s service academies. Nominees were selected after a rigorous application process culminating in a personal interview with Dr. Burgess’ Academy Advisory Board.
“I was very impressed by the high caliber of candidates that applied to my office,” said Dr. Burgess. “The selection process was very competitive, and each of these students has a strong record of academic performance and leadership in school activities, sports, JROTC, and community and volunteer service. If selected for appointment to their respective academies, I know each of these students will perform admirably, and serve honorably as officers in our country’s military services.”
A congressional nomination does not guarantee admission to one of the service academies as the academies’ respective admissions boards decide who is offered appointment, and ultimately admitted. If appointed, the nominees will enter this summer.
The following candidates were nominated to the service academies. Several individuals have been nominated to multiple academies; if they receive appointment offers from more than one academy, the student will have to choose one to attend.
- Logan Bouma attends Frisco High School and was nominated to the U.S Naval Academy.
- Jennie Bruggeman of Keller attends Westlake Academy and was nominated to the U.S Air Force Academy.
- James Callan of Flower Mound attends Culver Military Academy and was nominated to the U.S Military Academy and U.S Merchant Marine Academy.
- Gabrielle Carpenito of Keller attends Westlake Academy and was nominated to the U.S Military Academy.
- Madison Charland attends Keller High School and was nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
- Kyle Condry of Lewisville and attends the U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School and was nominated to the U.S Naval Academy.
- Derek Deiter attends Frisco High School and was nominated to the U.S Air Force Academy and the U.S Military Academy.
- Trevor Dutt of Flower Mound attends Texas A&M University and was nominated to the U.S Air Force Academy.
- Reagan Fentress of Denton attends Guyer High School and was nominated to the U.S Air Force Academy.
- Duke Fredrickson of Flower Mound attends Coram Deo Academy and was nominated to the U.S Air Force Academy.
- Dane Fusselman of Roanoke attends Byron Nelson High School and was nominated to the U.S Military Academy.
- Anthony Gallozzi of Lewisville currently serves in the U.S. Navy and was nominated to the U.S Naval Academy.
- Brendan Greenwell of Flower Mound attends Marcus High School and was nominated to the U.S Military Academy and the U.S Merchant Marine Academy.
- Alain Haldeman attends The Colony High School and was nominated to the U.S Merchant Marine Academy.
- Garrett Hamm attends Argyle High School and was nominated to the U.S Merchant Marine Academy.
- Reyden Harris of North Richland Hills attends Timber Creek High School and was nominated to the U.S Naval Academy.
- Easton Haslam of Roanoke attends Byron Nelson High School and was nominated to the U.S Naval Academy.
- Alec Heierman attends Keller High School and was nominated to the U.S Air Force Academy.
- Megan Keohane of Hurst attends L.D. Bell High School and was nominated to the U.S Air Force Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy.
- Jordan Mahoney attends Keller High School and was nominated to the U.S Merchant Marine Academy.
- Nathanael McGlothlin of Keller attends Greystone Preparatory School and was nominated to the U.S Naval Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
- Andrew McNair of Argyle attends Marion Military Institute and was nominated to the U.S Military Academy.
- Stacia Sackett of Fort Worth attends Timber Creek High School and was nominated to the U.S Air Force Academy.
- Sumner Sherrod of Keller attends Westlake Academy and was nominated to the U.S Naval Academy and the U.S. Merchant Academy.
- Nathan Shurtleff attends Flower Mound High School and was nominated to the U.S Air Force Academy.
- Andrew Stracener of Keller attends the American School of London and was nominated to the U.S Naval Academy.
- Christopher Svatik of Lewisville attends Liberty Academy and was nominated to the U.S Military Academy and the U.S. Merchant Academy.
- Kenneth West attends Mansfield High School and was nominated to the U.S Merchant Marine Academy.
- Tyler Whitfield of Roanoke attends Byron Nelson High School and was nominated to the U.S Naval Academy.
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