Garrison Officers

We have a great team of volunteers who take on extra tasks to help the whole group run smoothly. Meet our officers below.

Command

Michael Halstead

Garrison Commanding Officer (GCO)

Vaughn Bechtol

Garrison Executive Officer (GXO)

Our Commanding Officer and Executive Officer are similar in role to a club chapter’s president and vice-president. Their primary duties are to oversee the operations of the local unit, coordinate events, and help the garrison’s members as necessary.

Garrison COs also serve on the Legion Council, a governing body made up of all the Garrison COs and a second representative from the Garrison assigned by the CO. The Legion Council along with the Legion Commander oversee the policies and operations of the entire 501st Legion.

Support

Vaughn Bechtol

GML

Sith Lords

Luke Killam

GML

Armored Cavalry, Bounty Hunters Guild, Underworld, Pathfinders

Scott Thingelstad

GML

Sovereign Protectors, Clone Troopers, No Detachment Affiliation

AJ Edman

GML

First Imperial Stormtroopers, Mos Eisley PD, Spec Ops

Jim Pedroli

GML

Blizzard Force, Krayt Clan, Flagship Eclipse

Nathan Willis

GML

Imperial Gunnery Corps, Imperial Officer Corps, Jolly Roger Squadron

Garrison Membership Liaisons are responsible for evaluating member costumes and maintaining the Garrison’s member roster in the 501st Legion. All member information changes, corrections, and additions go through the GML.

Judy Janssen

GEC

Jim Pedroli

GEC

Daryl Doak

GEC

Mike Kraemer

PRO

Anthony Armendariz

PRO

Garrison Event Coordinators work with event hosts to handle requests, track signups, verify event details, and follow up after events to capture donation totals and photo galleries. GECs are the backbone of our group and handle hundreds of event requests each year for CCG.

Public Relations Officers are responsible for materials for public information and distribution, social media postings, and interview information.

Steve Squire

GWM

Mindie Mosiman

GWM

Anthony Armendariz

GWL

Chadd Thomas

GCR

Scott Thingelstad

GG

Chris Janssen

GMBO

Garrison Web Masters design, build, and maintain our websites and forum.

Garrison Web Liaisons are the primary contact for member Legion profile photos, obtaining and editing them for the 501st Roster.

Our Garrison Charity Representative is the primary point of contact with charitable organizations. The GCR documents our charitable activities and fundraising totals, along with publishing and promoting charity efforts to the membership and the public.

Garrison Guards interpret and enforce club rules. These officers serve as impartial mediators for disputes among members or officers.

Garrison Merchandise and Branding Officers coordinate the production and distribution of official garrison wearables and collectibles.