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Colonel David Menegon, USA, Ret., Commandant

past commandants from 1881 to present

Major Allen Smith

​Colonial William Warrick

1881 to 1894        Lt. Adolph W. Callisen
1894 to 1921        Captain Charles H. Hoyt
1922 to 1934        Major Allen Smith
1934 to 1971        Colonial William Warrick
1972 to 1981        Major Frederick E. Height II
1981 to 1982        CWO Thomas J. Hayes
1983 to 1984        Major Jack Allen
1984 to 2000        Colonel Michael E. Hess

2000 to Present      Colonel David J. Menegon

COL David Menegon is the 11th Commandant of the Knickerbocker Greys having mentored cadets since 2000. He is the 2nd longest serving commandant and has vowed to continue until he surpasses the thirty-one year record held by Colonel William Warrick. COL Menegon started with the Greys in 1998 as Assistant Commandant when he was a Captain the U.S. Army.

COL Menegon enjoyed a thirty year career with the United States Army. Commissioned in 1985, COL Menegon's service has included deployments in Bosnia, Cuba, Kosovo, Jordan, and Iraq. During his four combat tours in Iraq spanning over two years, Colonel Menegon served as an Economic Development Officer, Provincial Recognition Team Commander, and Civil Affairs Officer serving in Special Operations. In those capacities, he effectively re-established commerce, as well as helping foreign governments and military commanders work with civil authorities and civilian populations to mitigate the impacts of military operations during conflicts and national disasters. He was also responsible for Private-Sector Development, including the creation and implementation of economic projects that impacted the lives of 2.5 million people. During his service, he was awarded three Bronze Stars, the Close Combat Badge, and the US State Department Meritorious Service Award.

In his civilian life, COL David Menegon retired from Xerox Corporation as a marketing executive after twenty-five years with the company. While there, he managed, trained and motivated a sales force responsible for fostering business partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, as well as, world banking and financial institutions.

Currently, COL Menegon serves on Community Board 8 in Manhattan, and is active in many other organizations including Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Masons, the Shriners, the American Legion, the Old Guard of New York, Squadron A, and the Players Club.

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Captain Charles Hoyt