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was instrumental during Desert Storm and the runway modernization on Ramstein AB. Major Geck was promoted to Lt Col during his tour
and chaired several NATO Committees that dealt with complex war related issues making long lasting decisions that moved NATO forward
in the communication fields.
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Andrews AFB, MD – 1993-96: Deputy Group Commander 89 Communications Group. The 89 Communications Group, provided
world-wide presidential communication support as well as base-wide support. Lt Col Geck was instrumental in reorganizing the
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Communication Group into two operational squadrons: one (798 Communication Squadron) providing direct presidential communication
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support and the 89 Communication Squadron providing communication support for Andrews AFB proper. Lt Col Geck assumed command
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of the 789 Communication Squadron in 1994, where he led his squadron through a successful Operational Readiness Inspection and major
organizational improvements.

Pentagon, Washington D.C. - 1996-2000: Director of International Programs. Lt Col Geck led a highly trained team of negotiators
defending access to airspace for our Department of Defense (DoD) aircraft. He negotiated with the International Civil Aviation
Organization to ensure our DoD aircraft had access to the evolving Communication, Navigation, Surveillance Air Traffic Management
(CNS/ATM) program that the civil aircraft industry was enjoying.
Lt Col Geck submitted his retirement paperwork in 1999 only to be rejected for him to support the conflict in Kosovo. At the end of that
conflict Lt Col Geck successfully retired from the USAF after 30 years of dedicated service.

Business Career: After military retirement, Randy worked for 16 years as a Defense Contractor.
California, MD—2000-01: Project Management, AMELEX, Inc. Randy transitioned into the contracting world by providing aircraft

landing and combat identification system support for the USN as well as international organizational support including NATO and ICAO,
using his military flying and international background.
Patuxent Naval Air Station, Great Mills, MD – 2001-2016: Randy decided to start his own consulting business supporting the US Navy
and signed on as the Executive Consultant for the Program Manager of the Landing Systems Program Management Office. He continued to
provide high level support to that Program Office as well as the Command Security Office for the duration of his tenure, until he
successfully closed his business in 2016.
Education and Training:
Bachelor of Administration in Business Systems Analysis, New Mexico State University 1974
Master of Science Computer Systems Analysis, Creighton University Omaha, Nebraska, 1989
Professional Military Educ: Squadron Officers School, Air Command & Staff College, National Security Management, Community College
of the Air Force and Air War College
Military Education: Pilot Training T-38, Fighter Lead-in Course F-5, Operational Training F-4, Computer Programming Classes at Keasler
AFB 1975-79, NATO Technical Courses 1990-93 and Lean Six Sigma Courses, 2000-2010

Military and Civilian Awards and Honors:
Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with 5 Devices.
U.S. President’s Awards for Volunteer Service, 2005 & 2006
Outstanding Graduate, 1975, Undergraduate Pilot Training, Reese AFB, TX
Outstanding Leadership Award, Society for the Advancement of Management, New Mexico State University

National Sojourners: Bro. Lt Col Geck joined Patuxent Chapter #522 on 25 Sept 2001, became a Hero in May 2003, and attended his first
ANC in Williamsburg, VA in June 2007. He was Chapter President in 2017-2018 and Camp Commander of Otho Holland Williams Camp in
2018-2019. He was appointed as the Federal Area Representative from 2011-2019 when he turned the Area responsibility over to Brother
Howard Sobel. During this time, he successfully sponsored the Federal Area Conference and Encampment each year, hosting local Sojourners
and Heroes of ’76 as well as visitors from around the country. He was elected to the Committee 33 (C33) in 2014 and was selected to serve as
Chapter Revitalization and Chartering Committee Chairman in 2014 until 2021. He also served on the Americanism and Awards & Incentives
Committees and was elected to be National Commander Heroes of ’76 in June 2022.

Other Masonic Honors and History:
Awarded the EA, FC & Master of the Craft for MD in 2016-18
Presented with the Grand Master’s “Mason of the Term” Medal in 2016
Lodge: Papillion Lodge #39, NE 1988-2004
Thomas J. Shryock Lodge #223, MD 2002-Present
Prince Frederick Lodge #142, MD (WM 2019-2020) 2014-Present
Scottish Rite (SJ): Valley of Omaha 1989-2004
Orient of Baltimore 2004-Present
Valley of Southern MD 2004-Present
Shrine: Tangier Shrine, Omaha 1989-2004
Keystone Kops Shrine Club (Chief 1989-90) 1985-1990
Boumi Shrine, Baltimore, MD (Shepherd 2018-2020) 2004-Present
Papopeake Shrine Club 2004-Present
(President 2009, 2011 & PRAD Parade Coordinator 2007-2018)
York Rite: Camp Spring Royal Arch Chapter #44 2012-Present
Camp Spring Cryptic Council #23 2012-Present
Camp Springs Commandery #16 (Eminent Cdr. 2019-20) 2012-Present
Allied Masonic Degrees (MEHP 2018-19) 2014-Present
Others: Julia Hall Chapter #107, Order of Eastern Star (OES) 2007-Present
(WP 2008, 2010, 2014)