Board Positions
| Organization/Company | Title | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Quotient Technology | Board Member | Quotient Technology is a leading digital promotions, media, and analytics company. |
| RallyPoint Networks | Chairman of the Board | RallyPoint Networks is the premier social network for the U.S. Military community. |
| IVMF | Board Member | IVMF serves to advance the post service lives of America’s service members, veterans, and military-connected families. |
| JUST Capital | Advisory Council | The goal of JUST Capital is to incentivize more just business behavior through increased awareness, transparency, and action where needed. |
| McCormick Research Institute | Board Member | Proudly serves individuals with special needs and U.S. Military Veterans who suffer from PTSD. |
| McDonald Family Foundation | Founder | The McDonald Family Foundation was established by Robert and Diane McDonald to help teach strong values to their children and grandchildren and make a difference in the world. |
| Partnership for Public Service | Board Member | The focus of the organization is to achieve a more effective and accountable government. |
| Association of West Point Graduates | Board Member | Association that supports West Point and graduates of West Point. |
| U.S. Steel | Board Member | Global manufacturer of value-added steel products. |
| Xerox | Board Member | Global provider of print and digital image solutions. |
| Government Leadership Advisory Council, Partnership for Public Service | Co-Chair | The Government Leadership Advisory Council, made up of leadership champions from different sectors, will advise on the Partnership's strategy on leadership development in government. |
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Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Panel
I recently had the pleasure of conducting interviews (via Zoom) for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation which identifies young people at an important inflection point in their development—when they are college juniors—and recognizes and rewards their commitments to devote themselves to public service. Selection Criterion and Process The selection criteria for the Truman Scholarship […]