LIEUTENANT MICHAEL FERRITER U.S. ARMY, RETIRED PRESIDENT & CEO, NATIONAL VETERANS MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM

EXECUTIVE PROFILE Lieutenant General Ferriter, U.S. Army (Retired), became the first President and CEO of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in June 2018. He served 35 years in the U.S. Army commanding Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and International Forces at every level. Commissioned in 1979 as a Second Lieutenant, he has participated in numerous overseas PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE operations such as Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, and Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn in Iraq. 2014-2018 President & CEO The Ferriter Group, LLC He has completed three tours of duty in Iraq in addition to combat service in Somalia, parachuted with Paratroopers and Rangers more than 200 times and served as the lead conduit with the Iraqi government from U.S. ARMY EXPERIENCE 2008-2010. 2011-2014 Commanding General In his last role with the U.S. Army as Commanding General, Lieutenant Installation Management Command General Ferriter led 75 Army installations and bases, comprised of a Assistant Chief of Staff 75,000-person workforce, while managing a $12 billion budget. Through Installation Management his strategic leadership, he successfully cut costs and achieved savings of nearly $3 billion by transforming the way business was conducted and 2009-2010 services delivered. Commanding General U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence After a successful career with the U.S. Army as an operational leader, he , Georgia continued his commitment to serve by establishing the Ferriter Group, LLC., a consulting firm that focuses on improving organizations, leaders 2008-2009 and teams through a customized approach to refine organizational Dep. Commanding General effectiveness. He has dedicated his civilian career to helping hundreds for Operations of Veteran-owned businesses, service organizations and associations, Multi-National Corps Iraq and remains committed and passionate about serving Veterans, military families and families of the Fallen. 1979-2008 Airborne, Ranger Infantry Leader, U.S. Army Mike and his wife, Margie, have four children who are invested in military and public service to our country. Throughout his military career, he EDUCATION received numerous honors and distinctions for his service to his country. Tufts University, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy MEMBERSHIP Senior National Defense Fellow • Association of the , Lifetime Member • Association, Lifetime Member Central Michigan University • American Legion MS, Administration • Veterans of Foreign Wars • Association of Defense Communities The Citadel • The Patriot Foundation, Board of Advisors BS, Business Administration • Veterans Golf Association • Links to Freedom Golf Foundation • Alliance Jiu Jitsu Academy, Black Belt 2nd Degree

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