Top program managers recognized at annual awards ceremony

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center recognized its top program managers at the annual Acquisition Awards Ceremony, held at the School of Aerospace Medicine Auditorium Nov. 14.

Hosted by Chris Leak, director of Acquisition Excellence and Program Execution, the ceremony recognized the hard work of the center’s program management workforce in 28 categories across multiple locations. AFLCMC’s execution directorates competitively selected their nominees, with 203 finalists across all categories vying for top honors.

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Attendees and winners from geographically separated units participated via video teleconference. Kathy Watern, AFLCMC’s executive director, was the keynote speaker. More than 350 attendees were on hand to celebrate the finalists and award winners.

The following individuals, listed by award category, were the center winners. An asterisk (*) indicates these winners will represent AFLCMC in the SAF/AQ annual Program Management Awards.

*Outstanding Program Management Acquisition Category I (Civilian Category)

Abbigail H. Pogorzelski - Fighters and Bombers Directorate, Tinker AFB

*Outstanding Program Management Acquisition Category I (Military Category)

Col. Kevin B. Massie - Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB

*Outstanding Program Management Acquisition Category II (Civilian Category)

Douglas C. Rinell - Armaments Directorate, Eglin AFB

*Outstanding Program Management Acquisition Category II (Military Category)

Lt. Col. Kathryn R. Cantu - Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate, Hanscom, AFB

*Outstanding Program Management Acquisition Category III (Civilian Category)

Kerry W. Evans - Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB

*Outstanding Program Management Acquisition Category III (Military Category)

Capt. Melissa L. VonOhlen - Digital Directorate, Hanscom AFB

Outstanding Program Management Business Services Category II

Karen D. Trout - Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB

Outstanding Program Management Business Services Category III

Sabrina R. Law - Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate, Maxwell-Gunter AFB

Outstanding Program Management Services Acquisition Category I/II

Staci H. Draney - Fighters and Bombers Directorate, Hill AFB

Outstanding Program Management Services Acquisition Category III

Heath E. Burnett - Fighters and Bombers Directorate, Tinker AFB

Outstanding Program Management Services Acquisition Category IV/V

Larry L. Lowe - Mobility and Training Aircraft Directorate, Robins AFB

*Outstanding Acquisition Manager GS-13/GS-14/NH-04

Ross C. Novack - Armaments Directorate, Eglin AFB

*Outstanding Acquisition Manager GS-12/Below

Brittany T. Adams - Armaments Directorate, Eglin AFB

*Outstanding Acquisition Manager O-4/O-5

Maj. Seth W. Hultin - Armaments Directorate, Eglin AFB

*Outstanding Acquisition Manager O-3/Below

Capt. Jordan L. Anderson - Fighters and Bombers Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB

Outstanding Acquisition Staff (Civilian Category)

Matthew G. Dolan - Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate, Maxwell-Gunter AFB

Outstanding Acquisition Staff (Military Category)

Capt. Laura A. Smith - Armaments Directorate, Eglin AFB

Outstanding Foreign Military Sales Program Manager (Senior Category)

Lt. Col. John K. Kosobud - Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB

Outstanding Foreign Military Sales Program Manager (Junior Category) - tie

Maj. Monica L. Clodwick - Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB

Douglas S. Sewall - Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB

Outstanding Program Manager Trainee

Michael R. Nickels - Agile Combat Support Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB

*Outstanding Program Office

Special Operations Forces and Personnel Recovery Division - Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB

*Continuous Process Improvement Team