Command Team

Commanding Officer - Zach Tyke

Zach joined the 501st in April of 2018 and resides in Murrysville. Usually, can be found with a camera or a droid on a troop, but from time to time you will see him in uniform. Outside of the garrison he is into hockey and cars. He also really enjoys building and tinkering with all kinds of different things. 

Executive Officer - Jenna Miller

Jenna joined in November of 2018.  She enjoys trooping alongside her husband Tim who joined in September 2018 and daughter Adia who is a member of the Galactic Academy. If your son or daughter is interested in joining sign up here. If you want to talk to her and have us at your event, check out our Request an Appearance page.

Membership and Website Liaisons - Jacob Messmer and Greg Geibel

Jacob has been a member of the 501st Legion since 2014. Currently has 6 approved costumes. He was one of the founding members of Starkiller Garrison, along with being the first GML/GWL for the garrison.

Greg has been a 501st member since 2016. He entered as a stormtrooper and has added a death trooper to his collection. He enjoys long walks on the beach, a cute rom-com, and singing show tunes in his spare time.

Garrison Public Relations - Cora Getgen and Adam Hnatkovich

Cora

Cora joined in October of 2023. She currently has an ISB officer but is working on finishing up her Bo-Katan build along with adding in Dedra Meero as another costume. While not trooping she is working on costumes for her kids or figuring out what new projects she can do!

Adam has been a member of the Garrison since 2021. In addition to trooping, Adam designs board games and is a professional cartographer. He enjoys raising chickens, backpacking, and practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Event Coordinators - Pat Sutton, Court Cratty, Abby Fetzner,
Kevin Weir

Pat has been a member of the 501st since 2018. He has several costumes but prefers his Stormtrooper above the rest! He is a long-haul network engineer by day and a hockey Pap by night. In his free time he enjoys not being eaten by Ewoks, as well as trooping with his Imperial cadet granddaughter. Battle of Yavin survivor and former captain of the Pismo Beach disaster recovery.

Court has been a member since March 2019 and loves trooping alongside her husband Steve who joined October 2018. Originally from Hilton, NY but found her home in Erie, PA. If you want to request an appearance from us, please go to our request page.

Abby has been a member since October 2018. She LOVES all things gaming! If you have a question about a cool table top, she is the one to talk to! 

Kevin has been a member since June 2019 and currently is a ANH Stormtrooper and would love to add more costumes. He enjoys spending time with his family whether it be trooping or just at home.

Charity Officer - Josh Curry

Josh is a geek who likes Star Wars. The end. 🐐 Goat status… He is an amazing storyteller and has done a lot to help out with world building in our garrison. 

Want to know what charities we work with and donate? Check out our Charities page.

Webmaster - Fred Terwilliger

Webmaster Fred Guitar

Fred joined the 501st in November of 2015. He is usually found collecting bounties on a  troop, but from time to time you will see him running into a tree on Endor. He helps run this website and our forums. When not in costume, he is probably playing hockey or guitar .

Merchandising and Branding Officer- Bill Cable

Bill Cable is the president and founder of the Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society (PSWCS). He joined the 501st in 2018, and most enjoys trooping Pittsburgh Penguins and Pittsburgh Pirates games. Among collectors he is known around the world for his C-3PO focus collection and his original artwork. He has been a featured speaker for the Collecting Track at Star Wars Celebrations in the USA, Germany, and London.

Bryan White - Quartermaster and Merch Officer

Bryan joined the legion in 2003. He has served on command staff at the garrison, detachment and legion level. Of his many costumes, his AT-AT is his favorite. He has been trooping in it since 2004. When not trooping, he enjoys hockey, photography and video games.

Captains of the Guard- Dave Glass and Shayne Garcia-Bish

Dave has been a member since April of 2017. He lives in DuBois with his wife Jess and three of their sons. By day he a county commissioner (no, they don’t give them BatPhones – I call BS); by night he referees sports and now acts as one of our COG’s (hopefully we call less fouls here than on the field!)

Shayne joined the 501st in 2019. She enjoys trooping with her husband Todd and daughter Juli who are members of the Rebel Legion, as well as her son Micah who is a member of the Galactic Academy. Outside of Starkiller she can be found teaching 5th grade and helping lead online worship services for her church. She enjoys hiking and traveling to different national parks.