Troopers Announce 2018 Administrative Team

Sep 24, 2017
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As we look back on our 60 year history, we do so while continuing to move forward into the future. This year we are pleased to add a few new talented individuals to our administrative team. Click HERE to see their biographies.

Mike Ottoes, Executive Director
Fred Morris, Corps Director
Michael Gough, Assistant Director
Kristy Jackson, Assistant Director
Cherish Novotny, Development
Heather Brown, Operations
Sterling Bock, Food Services Manager
Jeremy Cantu, Food Services
Dieter Wiselogel, Media Manager
Kever Lewis, Admin Assistant
Mathew Krum, Bingo Manager

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Emma Robert

2 days ago

It’s great to see the Troopers laying out a clear administrative structure that supports both stability and long‑term growth survival race. Announcements like this show how much thoughtful planning goes into keeping a corps running smoothly behind the scenes.

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