Robins contracting director bids farewell after six years Published June 20, 2008 By Amanda Creel 78 ABW/PA Robins Air Force Base, Ga. -- The career of a member of Robins' senior leadership will come full circle as she returns to where it all began--Dayton, Ohio. Patsy Reeves, the Robins director of contracting, has been selected for reassignment as the director of contracting for the Aeronautical Systems Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Mrs. Reeves will be returning to Wright-Patterson 32 years after she began her career there as a GS-05 in the Copper Cap training program. Mrs. Reeves said it would be an honor to lead the same organization where she got her start in civil service. Mrs. Reeves said she is excited about taking the reins of the largest contacting workforce in the Air Force. She added she realizes the position will be more challenging because of the large amount of numbers, money and programs involved, but she looks forward to meeting its demands. Maj. Gen. Tom Owen, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center commander said Mrs. Reeves time at Robins has left a lasting impression on the future of Robins contracting. General Owen also presented her with the Meritorious Civilian Service award for her service at Robins from Dec. 30, 2001 to now, during which time she oversaw 80,000 contracts for 11 Air Force bases. "It's is going to be an incredible loss, but she has done a great job training people so her legacy will continue on," said Mike Mehrman, director of financial management for the WR-ALC. Mrs. Reeves said one of the things she enjoys most about her job at Robins is developing the workforce. She said she would always look back on her six-year stint at Robins with great fondness, however, she knows it is important to turn the page and embark on a new challenge. "Change equates to growth. That is one of the reasons I am embracing this assignment," Mrs. Reeves said. General Owens highlighted some of Mrs. Reeves many noteworthy achievements during her End of Tour Reception June 16 such as her work to help build the Requirements Symposium from the ground up and her efforts to create an educational partnership with Macon State College by designing contracting course load for the school to help future civil servants prepare for the career as contracting agents. Dr. Steve Butler, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center executive director, said he is proud to know the Air Force Materiel Command looked to Robins and Mrs. Reeves for such a position because it means the command knows the caliber of workers Robins maintains. He added he is proud to have worked with her many times throughout her career and is sure more great things are in Mrs. Reeves future. Mrs. Reeves said she looked forward to watching Robins' contracting and its future successes. She said she encourages all the members of the contracting team to continue to strive for excellence. "Continue to be open to new innovations. Don't rest on your laurels charge on to change," she said.