Commanding Officer's Biography
Robert P. Hill
Captain, USCG
Commanding Officer, Leadership Development Center
A San Diego, California native, Captain Hill graduated from National University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration. He was commissioned in February 2002 after attending Officer Candidate School and served as a Deck Watch Officer aboard USCGC BOUTWELL (WHEC-719) homeported in Alameda, California. During this tour, he deployed to the Northern Arabian Gulf in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. His next tour was as Weapons Officer of USCGC HAMILTON (WHEC-715) homeported in San Diego, California. Following this assignment, Captain Hill served as Commanding Officer of USCGC ASSATEAGUE (WPB-1337) homeported in Apra Harbor, Guam. In 2009, he earned a Masters Degree in Performance Technology from San Diego State University, and upon graduation, served as Branch Chief for Operations Specialist, Yeoman, and Storekeeper “A” Schools at Training Center Petaluma. Captain Hill became the Executive Officer of USCGC CONFIDENCE (WMEC-619) homeported in Port Canaveral, Florida in June 2013. Following this tour, he served as Commanding Officer of the Training Quota Management Center, and the newly formed Education and Training Quota Management Command, where he oversaw all issuing of “C” School orders and Tuition Assistance for active duty, reserve, and civilian members of the Coast Guard. From there, Captain Hill reported to BERTHOLF (WMSL-750) in July 2018 as the Executive Officer, and straight back to sea as Commanding Officer of RELIANCE in June 2020. Following his tour on RELIANCE, he reported to JIATFS in June 2022, serving as the Deputy J3, where he oversaw the tactical deployment of all air and surface assets in the detection and monitoring counterdrug mission within SOUTHCOM’s AOR. He reported to the LDC in June of 2024.
Captain Hill’s personal awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, 3 Meritorious Service Medals, 5 Coast Guard Commendation Medals (w/”O” device), 2 Coast Guard Achievement Medals (w/”O” device), the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and various other awards. He was awarded his permanent Cutterman Insignia in 2007
Executive Officer's Biography
Annjea M. Cormier
Commander, USCG
Executive Officer, Leadership Development Center
As the Executive Officer of the Coast Guard Leadership Development Center in New London, Connecticut, Commander Cormier oversees the execution and delivery of 21 accredited leadership, professional development, and military indoctrination courses to more than 8,000 students annually.
Prior to reporting to the Leadership Development Center, Commander Cormier served as a Response Ashore Officer at Sector Long Island Sound where she directly managed seven small boat stations and all maritime operations along both Connecticut and Long Island, NY shorelines. As a Response Officer at the Atlantic Strike Team, she led response to numerous major natural disasters, and a 3-month international UN led operation in Italy. Commander Cormier was selected to represent the Coast Guard during a six-month industry-training program with the Department of Interior where she performed extensive research into consultation standards. Other previous assignments include USCGC TAHOMA, District One Command Center, and regional contingency planner.
Commander personal awards include four Coast Guard Commendation Medals, six Coast Guard Achievement Medals, and multiple team/unit awards, and the 2022 Harvard Distinguished Service Alumni Award.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Master of Arts in Sustainability from Harvard University, and professional certificates in both Natural Resource Management and International Policy from Harvard University.
Commander Cormier lives in Madison, CT with her husband, Christian, and their amazing son Cooper.