Join us in congratulating the most recent West Point graduates from the classes of 1988 to 1998 selected for general officer promotion and appointment.

These individuals have proven themselves as leaders of exceptional skill and talent, capable of leading our most important formations across the U.S. Army. In addition, these selections also signal the Army’s confidence in their future potential as leaders of character, ready to make a positive impact for years to come. Command is altogether a privilege, honor and the greatest of responsibility, and the West Point Association of Graduates is appreciative and thankful for these individuals’ continued service and example in the defense of our great nation.

Lieutenant General Ronald P. Clark ’88 for appointment to the grade of general and assignment as Commanding General, United States Army Pacific, Fort Shafter, Hawaii. He is currently serving as the Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, Washington, DC.

Major General Joseph A. Ryan ’91 for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general and assignment as the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, United States Army, Washington, DC. He is currently serving as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, United States Army, Washington, DC.

Brigadier General Niave F. Knell  ’92 for promotion to the grade of major general. She is currently serving as Deputy Commanding General (Support), 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.

Brigadier General Philip J. Ryan ’92 for promotion to the grade of major general. He is currently serving as Commanding General, United States Army South, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.

Brigadier General Michael J. Simmering ’93 for promotion to the grade of major general. He is currently serving as Commandant, United States Army Armor School, United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Moore, Georgia.

Brigadier General Patrick J. Ellis ’94 for promotion to the grade of major general. He is currently serving as Director, Network Cross Functional Team, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

Brigadier General Kimberly A. Peeples ’94 for promotion to the grade of major general. She is currently serving as Commanding General, Mississippi Valley Division, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Brigadier General Christopher D. Schneider ’94 for promotion to the grade of major general. He is currently serving as Program Executive Officer, Program Executive Office Soldier, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Brigadier General Stephanie R. Ahern ’95 for promotion to the grade of major general. She is currently serving as Director, Strategy, Plans and Policy, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, United States Army, Washington, DC.

Brigadier General Jeffrey A. VanAntwerp ’98 for promotion to the grade of major general. He is currently serving as Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, United States Army Pacific, Fort Shafter, Hawaii.

Colonel Eric W. Widmar ’98 for promotion to the grade of brigadier general and assignment as the Legal Counsel to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, DC. He is currently serving as the Staff Judge Advocate, United States Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.