Reynold Nelson Hoover (born May 2, 1961) is a retired lieutenant general of the United States Army, who served as the deputy commander of the United States Northern Command.
He is the chief executive officer of the 2028 Summer Olympics, succeeding Kathy Carter.
Education Hoover is a 1983 graduate of the United States Military Academy. He later earned a Master of Arts in Public-Private Management from Birmingham–Southern College, a Juris Doctor from the Columbus School of Law and a Master of Strategic Studies degree from the United States Army War College.
Awards and decorations Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal BadgeUnited States Northern Command Badge135th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Shoulder Sleeve InsigniaArmy Ordnance Corps Distinctive Unit Insignia2 Overseas Service Bars Defense Superior Service MedalLegion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf clusterBronze Star MedalMeritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clustersArmy Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clustersArmy Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clustersArmy Meritorious Unit Commendation with oak leaf clusterArmy Reserve Component Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clustersNational Defense Service Medal with one bronze service starSouthwest Asia Service Medal with three service starsAfghanistan Campaign Medal with service starGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalHumanitarian Service MedalArmed Forces Reserve Medal with silver Hourglass device, "M" device and bronze award numeral 2Army Service RibbonArmy Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze numeral 2Army Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon with bronze numeral 5NATO Medal for service with ISAFKuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)Alabama Distinguished Service MedalAlabama Operation Desert Storm Ribbon with deviceUnidentified awardAlabama National Emergency Service MedalAlabama Faithful Service Medal with device
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