Chief of the Staff acknowledges vital partnership during USA National Headquarters visit

The Salvation Army’s Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill has visited the movement’s USA National Headquarters (NHQ) in Alexandria, Virginia.

Salvation Army officers pose for a photo

The Salvation Army’s Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill has visited the movement’s USA National Headquarters (NHQ) in Alexandria, Virginia. 

The visit occurred on 20 May 2025 for meetings of the Commissioners’ Conference. Accompanying Commissioner Hill were Commissioner Garth Niemand, International Secretary for Business Administration, and Ms Nikki Fenton, CEO of The Salvation Army’s Reliance Bank.

The Commissioners’ Conference is attended by all active commissioners serving at NHQ and in The Salvation Army’s four USA territories. The group meets three times a year to discuss matters of national importance and common concern. 

Addressing the conference, the Chief of the Staff discussed shared operational challenges, and how the international partnership with the USA territories contributes to the global work of The Salvation Army. 

‘The international Salvation Army is grateful for the expertise, innovation, people and resources provided by the USA territories to the world,’ Commissioner Hill concluded.

Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill speaking with Lt. Colonel George L.in a meeting room
Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill speaking with Lt. Colonel George Baker National Secretary (Executive Director).
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