Our Mission
The mission of the West Point Society of Naples, an exclusively non-profit organization, is to: (1) further the principles and welfare of the United States Military Academy; (2) provide an organization with activities for its members to associate in order to foster the aims, ideals, standards and achievements of the United States Military Academy; (3) promote a better understanding of the Military Academy by the public throughout Southwest Florida; and (4) inform, encourage and assist talented young men and women of the admissions process of the Military Academy.
Board of Directors
2021 to 2024 Term
| Name |
|---|
| Derek DeVecchis '13 |
| Matt Shanahan '99 |
| Russ Schott '91 |
| Cathy Speer (S) '72 |
| Christopher Williams '87 |
2022 to 2025 Term
| Name |
|---|
| Arnie Haake '69 |
| Garrett Dietz '73 |
| Bob Jahn (AP) '08 |
| Mike Kostoff '79 | Libby Schott '91 |
2023 to 2026 Term
| Name |
|---|
| Evan Blanco '80 |
| Jodie Glore '69 |
| Gary Speer '72 |
| Doug Whitehead '85 | Mike Zolidis '70 |
| Pete Lilly '70 (Ex Officio) |
| 1999-2003 Dr. John Eberhard ’59 |
| 2003-2005 Jodie Glore ’69 |
| 2005-2006 Dr. John Eberhard ’59 |
| 2006-2008 Pete Miles ’69 |
| 2008-2010 Trevor Swartz ’95 |
| 2010-2013 Gregg Boron ’74 |
| 2013-2015 Rob Klucik ’89 |
| 2015-2018 Pete Lilly ’70 |
| 2018-2021 Garrett Dietz '73 |
| Patty and Craig Holston (P) '24 |
Officers
President
Christopher Williams ’87
Treasurer
Matt Shanahan ‘99
Secretary
Cathy Speer (S) ‘72
Vice President, Event Planning
Evan Blanco ‘80
Vice President, Technology
Derek DeVecchis ’13
By-laws dictate:
15 board members – 5 change each year
Elections held each year at the Annual Membership Meeting
Newly elected members start term NLT Founders Day
(S) Spouse
(AP) Alumni Parent
(P) Parent