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Meet the IDB Executive Fellows

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IDB Executive Fellows enrich our educational programs by bringing the perspective of retired U.S. Department of Defense and military senior leaders, as well as current private industry senior executives, into the learning environment. Typically, one Fellow will attend each program for one or more days. Their role is to provide thought leadership on relevant topics addressed in the program curriculum as well as mentor, coach, and advise participants during the program, and often long beyond.

Class of 2016-2017


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Gen Duncan J. McNabb
USAF (Ret)
VADM-Harnitchek
VADM Mark D. Harnitchek
USN (Ret)
William Faulkner-IDB fellow
LtGen William M. Faulkner
USMC (Ret)
Gromlich
RADM Richard T. Gromlich
USCG (Ret)
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Mr. Don Tison
SES, USA (Ret)

Class of 2015-2016


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Gen Duncan J. McNabb
USAF (Ret)
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LTG Raymond V. Mason
USA (Ret)
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RADM Kathleen M. Dussault
USN (Ret)


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RADM Ronald J Rábago
USCG (Ret)
Love
Mr. Robert E. Love
OSD, SES (Ret)

Class of 2014-2015


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GEN Benjamin S. Griffin
USA (Ret)
Harvey
ADM John C. Harvey Jr.
USN (Ret)
Gaskin-
LtGen Walter E. Gaskin
USMC (Ret)


Currier-
VADM John P. Currier
USCG (Ret)
Close
Maj Gen Kathleen D. Close
USAF (Ret)

Class of 2013-2014


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LTG Kathleen M. Gainey
USA (Ret)
Skinner
VADM Walter M. Skinner
USN (Ret)
LtGen Willie J. Williams
USMC (Ret)


Breckenridge
VADM Jody A. Breckenridge
USCG (Ret)
Reno-USAF
Lt Gen Loren Reno
USAF (Ret)

Class of 2012-2013


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ADM Eric T. Olson
USN (Ret)
Brady-Roger
Gen Roger A. Brady
USAF (Ret)
Stevenson
LTG Mitchell H. Stevenson
USA (Ret)
Knutson-Barry
LtGen Bruce A. Knutson, Jr.
USMC (Ret)
Silva-Ron
RADM Ronald F. Silva
USCG (Ret)

Class of 2011-2012


Kern
GEN Paul J. Kern
USA (Ret)
Neal
Gen Richard I. Neal
USMC (Ret)
zortman
VADM James M. Zortman
USN (Ret)


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Lt Gen Donald J. Wetekam
USAF (Ret)
Brown
RADM Erroll M. Brown
USCG (Ret)

Class of 2010-2011


Loy
ADM James M. Loy
USCG (Ret)
Dail
LTG Robert T. Dail
USA (Ret)
LtGen Richard S. Kramlich
USMC (Ret)


Loose
VADM Michael K. Loose
USN (Ret)
Aimone
Mr. Michael A. Aimone
SES, USAF (Ret)

Class of 2009-2010


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Gen George T. Babbitt
USAF (Ret)
Mortensen
LTG William E. Mortensen
USA (Ret)
Massenbourg
VADM Walter B. Massenburg
USN (Ret)


coleman
LtGen Ronald S. Coleman
USMC (Ret)
Gabel
RADM Dale G. Gabel
USCG (Ret)

Class of 2008-2009


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LTG Claude V. “Chris” Christianson
USA (Ret)
John-Sattler
LtGen John F. Sattler
USMC (Ret)
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VADM Paul E. Sullivan
USN (Ret)


Harrell
MG Elizabeth Ann Harrell
USAF (Ret.)

Class of 2007-2008


Nyland
Gen William L. “Spider” Nyland
USMC (Ret)
Strock
LTG Carl A. Strock
USA (Ret)
McCarthy
VADM Justin “Dan” McCarthy
USN (Ret)


Orr
Mr. Ronald L. Orr
SES, USAF (Ret)

Class of 2006-2007


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GEN Leon E. Salomon
USA (Ret)
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LtGen Richard L. Kelly
USMC (Ret)
Saunders
Maj Gen Mary L. Saunders
USAF (Ret)


Bill-Lucas
Mr. William R. Lucas
SES (Ret)

Class of 2005-2006


Tuttle
GEN William G.T. Tuttle Jr.
USA (Ret)
Holderv
VADM Gordon S. Holder
USN (Ret)
McKissock
LtGen Gary S. McKissock
USMC (Ret)


Shands
Ms. Donna L. Shands
SES (Ret)