At the Military Clothing Conference: Stores Recognized For Outstanding Performances

March 10, 2023

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Eleven Exchange Military Clothing stores were each honored with a three-coin award for exemplary service at the Military Clothing Conference this week in Frisco, Texas, capping the week-long gathering.

The award included Exchange CEO/Director Tom Shull’s coin, COO Jason Rosenberg’s coin and the coin of Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Exchange senior enlisted advisor.

“These stores demonstrated superb customer service, going above and beyond to ensure military members were properly outfitted,” said JR Chidester, the Exchange’s divisional merchandise manager for Military Clothing. “We are pleased to recognize them and highlight the tremendous year they had.”

Western Region

Creech AFB – increased sales by 46.4% since March 2020

White Sands Missile Range – increased sales by 17.2% since March 2020

Peterson SFB – increased sales by 31% and gross margin by 36% over prior year

Western Region Senior Vice President Ronny Rexrode, right, with Military Clothing store managers Ricardo Esparza, White Sands Missile Range; Allison Watcharaporn, Creech Air Force Base; and Daphne Vanneman, Peterson Space Force Base.

Central Region

Fort Riley – increased sales by 8.5% since March 2020

Vance AFB – increased sales by 32.6% since March 2020

From left: JR Chidester, Exchange divisional merchandise manager for Military Clothing; Leah Dickinson, MCS manager, Vance Air Force Base; and Sabrina Pass, MCS manager, Fort Riley; and Dan Koglin, vice president of hardlines.

Eastern Region

Hanscom AFB – increased sales by 1.4% since March 2020

Fort Jackson – increased sales by 7.7% since March 2020

From left: JR Chidester, Exchange divisional merchandise manager for Military Clothing; Kymberly Biggins, MCS manager, Fort Jackson; Kerri Delgado, MCS manager, Hanscom Air Force Base; and Dan Koglin, vice president of hardlines.

Pacific Region

Andersen AFB – increased sales by 4.7% since March 2020

Schofield Barracks – increased sales by 2.5% since March 2020

From left, JR Chidester, divisional merchandise manager for Military Clothing; Mary Ellis, MCS manager, Schofield Barracks; Dexter Brown, MCS manager, Anderson Air Force Base; and Dan Koglin, vice president of hardlines.

Europe Region

Grafenwoehr – increased sales by 14.1% since March 2020 and supported operations in Eastern Europe

Ramstein AB – for expertly outfitting heroes and supporting operations in Eastern Europe

**From left, JR Chidester, divisional merchandise manager for Military Clothing; William Carlon, MCS manager, Ramstein Air Base; and Dan Koglin, vice president of hardlines.**

**From left, JR Chidester, divisional merchandise manager for Military Clothing; Elke Luber, MCS manager, Grafenwoehr; and Dan Koglin, vice president of hardlines.**

In addition to the store awards, three MCS managers who did presentations at the conference were honored. Emmanuel Belt, Fort Knox MCS manager; Karen Anderson, Pentagon MCS manager; and Cheryl Hollis, Fort Eustis MCS manager, received certificates for their contributions to the conference.

Check out all the coverage from the conference:

Watch Now! The Military Clothing Conference Kicks Off

Military Clothing Store Conference Highlights Exchange’s Essential Service

MCS Conference Patch Honors Beloved Military Clothing Store Manager Jackie Arns

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