Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation Name Katie Willemarck as CFO
October 7, 2022
Katie Willemarck, CPA, will join the Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation as their first joint chief financial officer on Jan. 1. She will lead financial, accounting and human resources operations across the alumni association and foundation.
Willemarck is the CFO of USA Triathlon based in Colorado Springs. Her 19 years of experience in the finance profession includes more than a decade in public accounting at BKD, a major professional services firm where she consulted with nonprofit and heath care clients. She has also served as director of accounting for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Willemarck earned her bachelor of applied science degree in accounting from the University of Baltimore.
In 2020, the Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation, both existing as separate nonprofits, began efforts to align under joint management and combine functions to increase efficiency and effectiveness in advancing their complementary missions. In the spring of 2020, the boards of both organizations named a joint CEO, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Gould, a 1976 USAFA graduate and the 18th superintendent of the Academy. In the fall of 2021, the AOG and Foundation named Mark Hille, a 1997 USAFA graduate, as joint president. Other functional areas within the organizations have since aligned under joint management. The two organizations are currently finalizing a joint strategic plan.
“The Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation are delighted to welcome Katie Willemarck to our team,” Hille said. “She brings the experience, expertise and thinking necessary to successfully lead the integration of the financial, accounting and human resources operations across the two organization to further our shared mission: to serve Air Force Academy graduates, support the Academy and preserve the heritage of the institution. We offer a hearty welcome to Katie.”
“As a native of Colorado Springs and the spouse of an Air Force veteran, I am honored to be a part of the Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation and am excited to take on this challenging new leadership role,” Willemarck said. “I look forward to bringing new perspectives, ideas and experiences that will help accelerate the continued growth and collaboration of these two outstanding, mission-focused organizations.”
Willemarck is active in the Pikes Peak Region, serving as treasurer of the Pikes Peak Community Foundation board of directors and as its interim CEO. She also serves on the board of directors for the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation.
About the Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation
The Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation exist to serve USAFA graduates; support the Academy in its mission to develop leaders of character for the Air Force, Space Force and nation; and preserve the heritage of the institution. The AOG and Foundation are based in Doolittle Hall at the Air Force Academy.
