Commander Patrick Vegeler, USN (Ret.)
CDR Vegeler graduated from Geneva Community High School and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1989. His first assignment was on board the USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as a Yeoman. Following his enlistment he attended Southern Illinois University majoring in Pre-Law. Upon graduation he reentered the naval service earning a commission as an Ensign through Officer Candidate School. CDR Vegeler honorably served the Navy for 23 years and is a career Naval Intelligence Officer and Naval Flight Officer. He has served in multiple duty stations highlighted by tours at Whidbey Island, Scott Air Force Base, South Korea, Washington D.C., Norfolk, and Pensacola. CDR Vegeler retired from Naval Service in 2016 and is in his sixth year as the SNSI at Pace High School.
Email VegelerP@santarosa.k12.fl.us