Roman A. Vitanza

Helps lead 23 squadrons and 2,730 volunteers across North Texas, supporting unit readiness, compliance, and mission execution in emergency services, cadet programs, and aerospace education — the intermediate command level between Texas Wing headquarters and local units.

• Oversees execution of CAP's three congressionally chartered missions — emergency services, cadet programs, and aerospace education — across both groups.
• Mentors squadron commanders and staff, monitors unit health and regulatory compliance, and facilitates training and professional development.
• Aligns personnel and resources to operational requirements and supports strategic planning, policy implementation, and group-wide activities.

Oversees strategic communications and public relations across six wings — Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas — serving as the principal public affairs advisor to the region commander.

• Provides training, resources, and guidance to wing and unit public affairs officers, building a consistent brand voice across a multi-state volunteer network.
• Leads regional media relations, social media governance, and crisis communication.
• Governs brand and messaging across emergency services, aerospace education, and youth programs.

Leads public information for CAP's NASA science partnerships, translating multi-agency technical operations into public-facing communications.

• Directed communications for the CAP–NASA Aviation Weather Mission — 3,800+ volunteers across 48 states and two territories.
• Coordinated messaging across partner agencies and produced national coverage of mission results.
• Documented field operations for CAP–NASA GLOBE science missions.

Commanded a composite squadron of adult volunteers and cadets ages 12–18, leading all aspects of squadron operations — mission execution, personnel development, and community engagement — while ensuring compliance with national standards. The unit was twice named Texas Wing Squadron of the Year and earned two national Unit Citations.

• Grew the squadron from 10 members to 155 through recruiting, onboarding, and retention campaigns — including the New Member "Great Start" program — aimed at teens and their parents.
• Led local execution of CAP's three core missions — emergency services, cadet programs, and aerospace education.
• Mentored senior members and cadets and managed training and operational readiness.
• Cultivated community partnerships and provided administrative oversight, strategic planning, and activity coordination.

Directed the Texas Wing public affairs program, advising the commander and all echelons of command on internal and external communications and ensuring alignment with national objectives and missions.

• Implemented and managed the wing public affairs program in compliance with CAPR 190-1.
• Led internal and external information efforts, including media and community relations.
• Supervised and supported public affairs activities across all subordinate units.

Manages Civil Air Patrol's national brand identity and leads strategic public relations initiatives that strengthen the organization's visibility, credibility, and mission impact across all communications platforms.

• Governs national brand consistency and advises internal stakeholders on brand standards and best practices.
• Develops and distributes press releases, manages media relations, and supports national campaigns.
• Leads crisis communication, promotional strategy, and content highlighting CAP's emergency services, youth development, and aerospace education.

Selected by invitation to the Knights of St. Andrew — an invitation-only service body that supports the Scottish Rite through leadership, ceremony, and member engagement.

• Serves in an invitation-only body advancing the mission and fellowship of the Scottish Rite.
• Supports Valley events, ceremony, and new-member engagement.

Member of the Moslah Shriners (Bedouins unit) supporting Shriners Children's healthcare mission, and website developer maintaining the Shrine's online presence.

• Builds and maintains the Shrine's website and digital communications.
• Supports fraternal events and philanthropy benefiting Shriners Children's.

Active Freemason holding membership across three jurisdictions, progressing through the officer line and contributing to lodge leadership, ritual, and community service.

• Served as Junior Steward, Senior Steward, and Senior Deacon in the officer line.
• Supports lodge operations, ritual, and service across multiple Grand Lodge jurisdictions.

Serves on the national Fraternity Services Team, advising Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia — the national fraternity for men in music — on brand identity, trademark, and licensing matters.

• Advises the national fraternity on brand identity, standards, and creative assets.
• Guides trademark and licensing matters across the organization.