Meet The Team

Rear Admiral (Ret.) Pat Hall

Chairman

Pat is a graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in Civil Engineering.  After graduation he was commissioned as a Naval Officer and upon completion of flight school designated a Naval Aviator and began his 31 year Navy career. 

Pat had the opportunity to fly and lead Sailors at multiple levels in his career. He started in the F-14 “Tomcat” and then transitioned to the F-18 “Hornet” which lead to a squadron combat command tour.  He then went on to command a fast combat support ship USS Seattle and a nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.  Pat’s last tour was as Commander Carrier Strike Group 9 where he was responsible for the USS Ronald Reagan, two cruisers, six guided missile destroyers, four fast frigates, nine aircraft squadrons and over 7000 Sailors.  Pat also completed the Navy’s Nuclear Power School and earned a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Affairs from the US Naval War College.   

After retirement from the Navy Pat went on to career in consulting, coaching and leadership development with Chevron.  Pat and his wife Gail began their association with Honor Flight Austin in 2022 as guardians for a distinguished WW II Veteran and were immediately hooked with the professionalism and mission of the organization.