Christian Hernandez has been promoted to Regimental Commander of the Corps of Cadets at The Culver Academies.  The Regimental Commander is the highest ranking cadet at Culver, responsible for the administration and general efficiency of the 400-member Corps of Cadets.

The son of Mrs. Delores Heim and Mr. John Heim, both of Chicago, Hernandez is a senior and will serve as the highest ranking cadet for a term of approximately three months.

During his four years at Culver, Hernandez has held progressively higher leadership positions.  As a sophomore, he was selected to become a member of the Honor Guard, the elite organization for cadets in the Infantry battalion.  As a junior, he received the Col. C.F. McKinney Saber, presented annually to the most outstanding second classman in the Infantry. 

A three-year varsity wrestler, Hernandez received the “Most Improved Award” as a sophomore.    

As Regimental Commander, Hernandez will be responsible for the internal administration and supply, training, morale, and general efficiency of the Corps of Cadets; know the specific duties of all cadet officers and hold them responsible for their performance; be an ex-officio member of the Honor Council; be responsible for the new cadet system; plan and administer the Achievement Guidon competition; evaluate and submit recommendations for cadet promotions and reductions; command all formations and assemblies; and conduct Command and Staff meetings.