The United States Air Force Academy Endowment welcomes General (Ret) Stephen R. Lorenz, Class of 1973, as president and chief executive officer, effective May 1, 2011. General Lorenz will succeed Dr. Erv Rokke as the president of the Endowment, a foundation focused on providing transformative private support to the Air Force Academy.
"Though we will greatly miss Dr. Rokke, I am very pleased that General Lorenz has come on board to lead us through our next chapter," said Bart Holaday, Chairman of the Endowment. "We are delighted that someone with his credentials and longstanding connection to the Academy has undertaken this challenge. His arrival signals great things to come for 2011 and beyond."
In his new role, General Lorenz will oversee the development of strategic non-public resources on behalf of the Academy.
"I can't think of a better person for this position," said Dr. Rokke. "I'm looking forward to seeing many positive developments under his leadership. His arrival is a great benefit to our Academy."
During his 37-year Air Force career, General Lorenz commanded at the squadron, group, wing and major command level. His previous assignments include the Commandant of Cadets at the Air Force Academy, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget, and most recently, the Commander, Air Education and Training Command. In this role, he led the recruitment, training and education of more than 340,000 Air Force personnel annually.
He is a recipient of the Hoyt S. Vandenburg Award, for the most outstanding contribution in the field of aerospace education, and was honored with the Order of the Sword.
After graduating from the Air Force Academy, General Lorenz earned his Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. He is also a graduate of Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, Air War College, and the National War College. General Lorenz is a featured contributor to the Air & Space Power Journal, authoring the ongoing series, "Lorenz on Leadership."
For more information, please contact:
Mark Hille
Vice President of Development
The United States Air Force Academy Endowment
3116 Academy Drive, Suite 200
USAF Academy, CO 80840
(719) 472-0300 ext. 200
