Air University Board of Visitors Biographical Sketches
Main Committee Members
Dr. Judith Bonner AU BOV, Chair
Dr. Judith Bonner is the former Provost and Executive Vice President at Mississippi State University. Dr. Bonner previously served as the University of Alabama President.
Academic Education
Ph.D. in Human Nutrition – The Ohio State University, 1976 M.S. in Food and Nutrition – The University of Alabama, 1973 B.S. in Dietetics – The University of Alabama, 1969
Honors and Awards
The University of Alabama Alumni Association Distinguished Alumna Award, 2016 James V. Thompson Leadership Award, American Legion Alabama Boys State, 2015 Distinguished Service Award, Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, 2015 Delta Omicron Kappa Living Legend Award, 2015 National Society of Leadership and Success, Excellence in Teaching Award, 2015 Certificate of Honorary Membership, Alabama Corps of Cadets, 2015
Dr. Stephen E. Cross, (Lt Col, USAF retired) Chair, AFIT Subcommittee
Dr. Stephen E. Cross is the Former Executive Vice President for Research and faculty member of the Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Cross conducts research and lectures on leadership, innovation ecosystems, strategic planning, culture change, software engineering, and artificial intelligence. He provides public service through several federal, industry, and university advisory boards. Dr. Cross retired from the United States Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Academic Education
Ph.D. – University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign, 1983 M.S. in Electrical Engineering – Air Force Institute of Technology, 1977 B.S. in Electrical Engineering – University of Cincinnati, 1974
Military Education
Air War College, correspondence, 1989 Air Command and Staff College, residence with honors, 1988 National Defense University, correspondence, 1986 Marine and Command Staff College, correspondence, 1984 Academic Instructor School, residence, 1983 Air Force Test Pilot School, Flight Test Engineer Professional Course, residence, 1978 Squadron Officer School, correspondence, 1975
Honors and Awards
Life Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 2016 Distinguished Alumnus, Air Force Institute of Technology, 2014 Georgia Tech What and Gold, student body award to faculty, 2011 Star of the South, Irish America, 2010
Dr. Carolyn C. Dahl
Dr. Carolyn Dahl has been a higher education leader for more than 30 years, serving in senior positions in three public universities. Dr. Dahl served as the chief continuing education officer at two universities. She has also been active in national organizations that advance learning and community engagement.
Academic Education
Ed.D. in Adult Education – University of Georgia, 1983 B.S. in American Studies – University of Southern Mississippi, 1978 Six Sigma Green Belt, 2009‐2014 Institute for Management and Leadership in Education, Harvard University, 1985
Areas of Experience, Expertise and Interest
Adult Learning Distance learning, off‐campus and other forms of nontraditional education Training and professional development Leadership development and workforce education Financial management in higher education Conference center management Integrating technology in learning Linking higher education to community partners
Gen Stephen R. Lorenz, USAF (Ret)
General Stephen R. Lorenz (USAF, retired) is the former President and CEO of the U.S. Air Force Academy’s USAFA Endowment. General Lorenz retired from the United States Air Force as the Commander, Air Education and Training Commander. General Lorenz’s prior assignments include: Commander, Air University; and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial and Comptroller.
Academic Education
M.P.A. – University of Detroit, 1975 B.S. in International Affairs – U.S. Air Force Academy, 1977
Military and Professional Education
Pinnacle, Joint Task Force Commander Course, National Defense University, 2004 Combined Force Air Component Commander Course, 2004 National Security Leadership Course, Syracuse University, 2001 Senior Executive Course in Crisis Management, George C. Marshall College of International and Security Studies, 2000 Senior Information Warfare Application Course, 2000 Joint Flag Officer Warfighting Course, 2000 Executive Program for Russian and American General Officers, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 1999 Center for Creative Leadership, 1997 Advanced Management Program, Pennsylvania State University, 1995 National War College, 1990 Air War College, by seminar, 1986 Air Command and Staff College, by seminar, 1983 Squadron Officer School, 1979
Honors and Awards
Distinguished Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal with oak leaf cluster National Defense Service Medal with two bronze stars Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal
Flight Information
Rating: Command pilot, parachutist Flight hours: More than 3,600 Aircraft flown: E/C‐135A/G/C, KC‐10A, KC‐135A, C‐141B, KC‐135R, T‐39, T‐39, T‐1, UV‐18 and C‐182
CMSAF Rodney McKinley, USAF (Ret)
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley is a top‐level, results‐driven leader with broad and extensive experience directing operations, strategic relationships, and complex programs. CMSAF McKinley was the 15th CMSAF from 2006 ‐2009. The CMSAF represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government. He serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress of the enlisted force.
Academic Education
M.A. in Human Relations – University of Oklahoma, 1999 A.A.S in Personnel Management – Community College of the Air Force, 1998 B.A. in Human Resource Management – Saint Leo College, 1986 A.A.S. in Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force, 1986 A.A. – Saint Leo College, 1986
Military and Professional Education
Air Force Enterprise Management Seminar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2007 Keystone ‐ National Defense University, 2006 USAF Senior Leadership Course, Gettysburg College, 2004 USAF Senior Leadership Course, Center for Creative Leadership, 2004 U.S. Air Force Senior NCO Academy, 1997 U.S. Air Force First Sergeant Academy, Keesler AFB, 1991 Tactical Air Command NCO Academy, 1987 Tactical Air Command NCO Leadership School, 1984
Honors and Awards
Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal with silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Force Achievement Medal Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with "V" device and silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 1984 John Levitow and Esprit de Corps winner, NCO Leadership School 1985 Maintenance Professional of the Year for Quality Assurance, 354th Tactical Fighter Wing 1990 Maintenance Professional of the Year, 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing 1994 First Sergeant of the Year, 3rd Combat Communications Group 1994 First Sergeant of the Year, 12th Air Force 1996 First Sergeant of the Year, 552nd Air Control Wing 1996 First Sergeant of the Year, Tinker AFB, Okla.
VADM (Dr) Ann E. Rondeau, USN (Ret) Ex-Officio
Vice Admiral Ann E. Rondeau currently serves as the President, Naval Postgraduate School. While on active duty, Vice Admiral Rondeau served as the President, National Defense University, which is the premier center for Joint Professional Military Education and is under the direction of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Academic Education
Ed.D. – Northern Illinois University, 2010 M.A. in Comparative Government – Georgetown University, 1982 B.A. in History and Social Science – Eisenhower College, 1974
Military and Professional Education
IBM Executive Leadership Training CAPSTONE and PINNACLE Senior Executive/Flag Officer/General Officer Education Courses Center for Creative Leadership, Leadership at the Peak Kenan‐Flagler School of Business, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Executive Development