Biographies

182nd Airlift Wing

Chief Master Sergeant

MICHEAL W. PRICE

Chief Master Sgt. Micheal W. Price is the command chief master sergeant for the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Illinois. He is responsible for advising the wing commander and other senior leadership on vital matters impacting the wing’s enlisted force in regard to mission effectiveness, professional
Lieutenant Colonel

BRANDON K. RETHERFORD

Lt. Col. Brandon K. Retherford is the commander of the 182nd Operations Group in Peoria, Illinois, where he directs the commissioned and enlisted Airmen who fly the Lockheed C-130H3 cargo aircraft in combat and support missions around the world. He is responsible for maintaining combat readiness and
Chief Master Sergeant

PETER P. SCHUSSLER

Chief Master Sgt. Peter P. Schussler is the senior enlisted leader of the 182nd Maintenance Operations Flight, 182nd Airlift Wing, in Peoria, Illinois. He is responsible to the maintenance group commander for the administration, analysis, training management and resources necessary to support the
Chief Master Sergeant

DONALD P. SOUTHERLAND

Chief Master Sgt. Donald P. Southerland is the material management superintendent at the 182nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Illinois. He is responsible for advising the squadron commander and other senior leadership on vital matters impacting the wing, to include supply
Lieutenant Colonel

JASON A. STERR

Lt. Col. Jason A. Sterr is the commander of the 182nd Maintenance Squadron, 182nd Airlift Wing, Greater Peoria Air National Guard Base, Peoria, Illinois. He leads the largest squadron in the Illinois Air National Guard, which consists of personnel serving in 12 Air Force Specialty Codes and seven
Chief Master Sergeant

PATRICK A. TAYLOR

Chief Master Sergeant Patrick A. Taylor is the group senior enlisted leader for the 182nd Maintenance Group, 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Illinois. He is responsible for the professional development and proper utilization of the group’s enlisted force working in concert with other enlisted leaders
Chief Master Sergeant

LYNDELL S. TAYLOR

Chief Master Sgt. Lyndell S. Taylor is the chief enlisted manager of the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Illinois. He manages and directs personnel resource activities, establishes control procedures to meet work goals and standards, and advises or recommends actions to
Chief Master Sergeant

WILLIAM T. THURSTON II

Chief Master Sgt. William T. Thurston II is the quality assurance superintendent for the 182nd Maintenance Group. He plans, implements and executes a quality assurance program that includes independent surveillance and evaluations of all assigned aircraft, aircraft components, and maintenance