About
DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
LTC Tony Gates USAR '81
President
Mr. Garland "Charlie" Bonner '73
Vice President
COL Soo Lee Davis, USA Retired '93
Secretary
Mr. John DePiazza '78
Treasurer
Mr. Peter Hall, '63
LTC John T. Schoeppach USAR '88
Mr. Stuart Wright, 96'
Mr. Anthony Wilcox, '97
Larry Smith '62
President Emeritus
Ms. Lucie Kroettinger '91
Special Projects
VALUES
PROFESSIONALISM
Although we are a primarily volunteer organization, we conduct business to the highest quality. We do not take shortcuts for the sake of convenience or expedience. We adhere to best business practices of non-profit organizations.
SIGNIFICANCE
We value the time and contributions of our members. Thus, the activities that we arrange and sponsor must provide obvious benefit and return on investment to the organization and its Graduates.
TRANSPARENCY
The conduct of our activities must pass the muster of the “Sacramento Bee” test, particularly with respect to ethics. We must be proactive in informing our local Graduates about the conduct of WPSONC business to retain legitimacy and gain support from our members.
COMMUNICATION
Others derive our intent through our actions and our words. At all turns, we must strive to deliver clear, timely, and cohesive messages both internally and externally, and verify comprehension.
SERVICE
Through our activities and philanthropic gifts, we act on the behalf of individuals and groups beyond our personal interest and the interests of our immediate leadership circle.
DIVERSITY
Our Graduates come from many different generations, ethnicities, genders, and circumstances. We welcome the contributions of a diverse leadership team and active membership through a regular infusion of new talent and perspective that integrates into a solid organizational foundation that provides continuity. Through conscious and careful selection across a spectrum of Graduates, we can avoid the entrenchment and stagnation of the routine that serves only narrow and outdated interests.
COMMUNITY
Meaningful connection with others through the common bond of the USMA perpetuates and prolongs the Long Gray Line. Through our activities and relationships, we foster this mutual support.