W Announces Mission Wichita Class of 2024

Mission Wichita, one of W’s flagship programs, proudly announces its 2024 class.

Each class is carefully selected to represent a diverse and accomplished group of current and future leaders, including individuals from both military and civilian backgrounds.

The six-week program offers exclusive access to unique spaces and facilitates connections with influential military, business and civic leaders. Airmen gain insights into leveraging their leadership skills to effect change outside the military, while civilians learn valuable insight to McConnell Air Force Base and its significant economic impact on Wichita and the surrounding region.

The Mission Wichita 2024 class includes:

Civilians

• Kristin Bogner, Learning Lab Wichita – Stand Together
• Jakobe Davidson, Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
• Joel Escarpita, Wichita Public Schools
• Caleb Hanke, Caleb M Hanke State Farm Agency
• Brandon Hildebrand, ICM Inc.
• Sarah Lopez, Sedgwick County Commissioner
• Jared Neidert, Textron Aviation, Inc.
• Alicia Sanchez, Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
• Brittany Schowalter, Kansas Health Science Center
• Gentry Thiesen, REALTORS of South Central Kansas
• Brandon Wilcox, Greater Wichita Partnership
• Bailey Wingfield, High Touch Technologies

Airmen

• Pt. John Baxter, 18th LRS
• MSgt. Diana Dubose, 905th ARS
• MSgt. Kyle Douglass
• TSgt. Austin Hall, 22d MXS
• MSgt. Jonathan Lauterbach, 349th ARS
• 1 Lt. Justin Lewis, 344th ARS
• 1 Lt. Danet Peña Mañon
• Capt. Michel Mastalski, 722d AMXS
• MSgt. Lindsey Rollefson, 134th ACS
• MSgt. Briana Santiago, 22d HCOS
• MSgt. James Sigler, 22d WSA/IG
• MSgt. Nick Snyder, 905th ARS