GROUP COMMANDER
Maj Timothy W. Sperry
Major Timothy W. Sperry is the Commander of Group 225 in the southern part of the New Jersey Wing, Civil Air Patrol, based in Burlington, NJ. In this role, Maj Sperry looks to provide the best program and support to the seven Squadrons within Group 225. He is responsible for the compliance of all members within the Group, and for achieving the goals and requirements of higher headquarters. Maj Sperry also recognizes all member achievements and awards his members accordingly and solves all problems that may arise within the unit. His priority as the Group Commander is to continue the strong legacy of the Group where Civil Air Patrol was founded. He coordinates with the Group Commander in all strategic planning and running of the Group Headquarters. This includes not only supporting the staff of Group 225 but also supporting the seven Squadron Commanders and their 14 Deputy Commanders. He serves as a founding member and committee member of the Lt Col Cheri Jennings Memorial Scholarship Fund which supports Group 225 Cadets in Summer Activities.
Maj Sperry joined CAP in 2008 as a cadet and worked his way up the chain to the position of Cadet Commander, and completed the Billy Mitchell Award. Then he transitioned to the Senior Program as a Second Lieutenant, as a new senior member in the Jack Schweiker Composite Squadron. He has held several staff positions at the Unit, Group, and Wing levels throughout his CAP career. After serving as a staff member at Group 225 he returned to the Jack Schweiker Composite Squadron where he served as the Squadron Commander for four years, earning the Quality Cadet Unit Award four times and the 2020 NER Outstanding Unit Award.
EDUCATION
2014 High School Diploma, Burlington Township High School, Burlington, NJ
2018 Study Abroad, Reutlingen University, Reutlingen, Germany
2019 Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, International Business, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
2023 Squadron Officer School, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL
ASSIGNMENTS
1. January 2017 - July 2018, Squadron Leadership Officer (A), Jack Schweiker Composite Squadron, Cherry Hill, NJ
2. January 2017 - March 2017, Deputy Commander Cadets (A), Jack Schweiker Composite Squadron, Cherry Hill, NJ
3. January 2017 - December 2018, Finance Officer, Group 225 Headquarters, Medford, NJ
4. May 2017 - July 2018, Professional Development Officer, Jack Schweiker Composite Squadron, Cherry Hill, NJ
5. May 2017 - July 2018, Testing Officer, Jack Schweiker Composite Squadron, Cherry Hill, NJ
6. July 2017 - July 2018, Personnel Officer, Jack Schweiker Composite Squadron, Cherry Hill, NJ
7. July 2018 - December 2018, Cadet Programs Officer (A), Group 225 Headquarters, Medford, NJ
8. July 2018 - December 2018, Personnel Officer, Group 225 Headquarters, Medford, NJ
9. July 2018 - December 2018, Professional Development Officer (A) Group 225 Headquarters, Medford, NJ
10. July 2018 - December 2018, Testing Officer, Group 225 Headquarters, Medford, NJ
11. August 2018 - December 2018, Director of Finance (A), New Jersey Wing, JBMDL, NJ
12. December 2018 – December 2022, Squadron Commander, Jack Schweiker Composite Squadron, Cherry Hill, NJ
13. March 2022 – August 2024, Group Deputy Commander, Group 225, Cinnaminson, NJ
14. September 2022- Present, Director of Aerospace Education (A) - External, New Jersey Wing, JBMDL, NJ
15. August 2024 – Present, Group Commander, Group 225, Burlington, NJ
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Meritorious Service Award
Commanders Commendation Award (Region)
Commanders Commendation Award (Wing) 4th Award
CAP Achievement Award 6th Award
Gill Robb Wilson Award, #3940
Paul E. Garber Award
Grover Loening Award
Scott Crossfield Award
Charles E. Yeager Aerospace Award
Command Service Ribbon, Squadron Commander
Red Service Ribbon with three bronze clasps
Search “Find” Ribbon
Crisis Service Award
Disaster Relief with “V” Award
Cadet Programs – Master Rating
Aerospace Education – Master Rating
Command – Master Rating
Finance – Senior Rating
Billy Mitchell Award #60936
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant, January 09, 2017
First Lieutenant, July 15, 2018
Captain, January 15, 2021
Major, August 21, 2024
(Current as of September 2024)