Class of 2027 Cadet Leadership Positions

WEST POINT, N.Y. – The U.S. Military Academy announced the names of the cadets from the Class of 2027 selected to lead the Corps of Cadets during the academic year. The brigade cadet leadership roles are the top positions in the Corps of Cadets charged with carrying out the responsibilities of leading the Corps. These cadets assumed their leadership duties on Aug.14, prior to the start of the fall academic session at the academy.

“This year’s cadet leaders have distinguished themselves amongst their peers, consistently demonstrating academic, military, and physical excellence throughout their leader development experience. Selected on their merit, the qualities, character, and leadership these cadets display represent everything we strive to instill in all of our cadets, said Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Joe Katz. “These cadet-leaders embody the values of Duty, Honor, Country and will serve the Corps of Cadets, our Army and nation with distinction.”

The Brigade leadership positions are: 

First Captain/Brigade Commander Elizabeth Fetter, Palo Alto, Calif. 

Deputy Brigade Commander Karsten Hansen, Sunapee, N.H.

Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. George Donohue, Saint James, N.Y.

Brigade Executive Officer Owen Warren, Roopville, Ga.

Brigade Honor Captain Andrew Westermeyer, Plymouth, Minn. 

Brigade Personnel Officer Erin Allert, Columbia, S.C.

Brigade Public Affairs and Intelligence Officer Shaleah Williams-Espindola, Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Brigade Operations Officer Benjamin Lynch, Wellington, Colo.

Brigade Logistics Officer Samuel Keranen, Fenton, Mich.

Brigade Information Systems Officer Kiera Finnessy, Raleigh, N.C. 

About West Point: 

The U. S. Military Academy at West Point is a four-year, co-educational, federal service academy located 50 miles north of New York City. It was founded in 1802 as America's first college of engineering and continues today as the world’s premier leader-development institution, consistently ranked among top colleges in the country. Its mission is to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation. For more information, go to www.westpoint.edu.