Reynold Nelson Hoover (born May 2, 1961)[3] is a retired lieutenant general of the United States Army, who served as the deputy commander of the United States Northern Command.[4]

Reynold N. Hoover
Born (1961-05-02) May 2, 1961 (age 63)
Hartford, Connecticut[1]
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1983–2018[2]
RankLieutenant General
Commands167th Theater Sustainment Command
135th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
111th Ordnance Group
441st Ordnance Battalion
Battles / warsGulf War
War in Afghanistan
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal

He is the chief executive officer of the 2028 Summer Olympics, succeeding Kathy Carter.[5][6]

Education

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Hoover is a 1983 graduate of the United States Military Academy.[4][7][8][9] He later earned a Master of Arts in Public-Private Management from Birmingham–Southern College, a Juris Doctor from the Columbus School of Law and a Master of Strategic Studies degree from the United States Army War College.[4][9]

Awards and decorations

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  Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge
  United States Northern Command Badge
  135th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
  Army Ordnance Corps Distinctive Unit Insignia
  2 Overseas Service Bars
  Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster
  Bronze Star Medal
     Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
      Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters
    Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Army Meritorious Unit Commendation with oak leaf cluster
     Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
     Southwest Asia Service Medal with three service stars
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with service star
  Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  Humanitarian Service Medal
     Armed Forces Reserve Medal with silver Hourglass device, "M" device and bronze award numeral 2
  Army Service Ribbon
   Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze numeral 2
   Army Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon with bronze numeral 5
  NATO Medal for service with ISAF
  Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
  Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
  Alabama Distinguished Service Medal
  Alabama Operation Desert Storm Ribbon with device
  Unidentified award
  Alabama National Emergency Service Medal
  Alabama Faithful Service Medal with device

References

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  1. ^ Hubbell, Martindale (March 2002). Martindale Hubbell Law Directory, 2002. Martindale-Hubbell. ISBN 9781561604913.
  2. ^ "We invest in businesses that matter".
  3. ^ Register of Graduates and Former Cadets, United States Military Academy. West Point, New York: Association of Graduates U.S.M.A. 1989. p. 911. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  4. ^ a b c "Lieutenant General Reynold N. Hoover, USA". U.S. Northern Command. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
  5. ^ "LA28 organizers choose former US military leader Reynold Hoover as CEO". AP News. 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  6. ^ Norton, Erika (2024-08-06). "LA 2028 Olympic Committee Names Hoover '83 New CEO". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  7. ^ Register of Graduates and Former Cadets, United States Military Academy. 1984.
  8. ^ "Reynold Nelson Hoover". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
  9. ^ a b "Lieutenant General Reynold N. Hoover". National Guard Bureau. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
Military offices
Preceded by Deputy Commander of the United States Northern Command
2016–2018
Succeeded by