ARLINGTON, Va., March 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Board of
Directors has elected former United Technologies Corp. (UTC)
Chairman and CEO Louis R. Chênevert
to be its new co-chairman. At the recent Board meeting in
New York City, the Directors also
elected General Dynamics Chairman and CEO Phebe Novakovic and Raytheon Chairman and CEO
Thomas A. Kennedy to the Board.
Chênevert, who retired from UTC last November and has served on
the Foundation's Board of Directors since 2008, replaces
Bruce Whitman, president & CEO
of FlightSafety International, who has served on the Board since
2001 and as the Foundation's co-chairman since 2008. Chênevert will
serve as co-chairman with Jack
Jacobs, a retired U.S. Army colonel who received the Medal
of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War.
"I'm honored to take the co-chairmanship of this tremendous
organization and I look forward to working with my
co-chairman, Medal of Honor Recipient Jack Jacobs, the full Board
and the staff to bring character development, board engagement, and
national awareness to the next level," Chenevert told the Board.
"Our mission is to perpetuate the legacy of the Nation's highest
award for valor and the values it embodies – courage and sacrifice,
commitment and integrity, citizenship and patriotism. We'll pursue
that mission with diligence and respect for the 79 living heroes
who wear the Medal proudly for all those who gave the last full
measure of devotion."
Speaking about Whitman, who will continue to serve on the
Board's executive committee, Chenevert said, "I want to thank Bruce
for his deep commitment, passion and all he has accomplished
leading the Foundation for the past seven years. We're in a great
position because of his leadership."
Chenevert also said, "I want to thank Phebe and Tom, and welcome
them to the Board. They are both well known leaders of great
companies, and their personal commitment and passion will add
immense value to our remarkable Board."
The president & CEO of the Foundation, Ron Rand, said, "The leadership, knowledge and
commitment that Louis, Phebe and Tom bring to the Foundation are
invaluable assets and will help us perpetuate the legacy of the
Medal of Honor for future generations of Americans. We're so very
fortunate to have a Board of Directors that is devoted to
preserving and sharing the stories and values of America's heroes
with the youth of our great nation."
Chênevert retired from UTC in November
2014 after serving as chairman and CEO for six years. He
joined UTC in 1993 and held a number of leadership positions during
his tenure, including serving as president of Pratt & Whitney
prior to being named the president and chief operating officer of
UTC in 2006. Prior to joining UTC Chênevert spent 14 years with
General Motors.
Kennedy joined Raytheon in 1983 and was appointed CEO and
elected to the company's Board of Directors in January 2013. He was named Chairman of the Board
in October 2014. Prior to assuming
his current responsibilities, Kennedy was executive vice president
and chief operating officer. Prior to joining Raytheon, Kennedy
served in the U.S. Air Force where he attained the rank of
captain.
Novakovic joined General Dynamics in 2002 and was named chairman
and CEO in January 2013. Prior to
joining General Dynamics, Novakovic held leadership positions in
the U.S. Department of Defense and the Central Intelligence Agency.
She is also a member of the Board of Directors for Abbott
Laboratories.
About the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation: The
Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation was founded in 1999 by the
Congressional Medal of Honor Society with the mission to
perpetuate the legacy of the Medal through outreach and
education. Through its Character Development Program, the
Foundation reaches out to the citizens of America, and particularly
to young Americans, to promote an awareness of the values embodied
in the Medal and to teach that ordinary citizens, through courage,
sacrifice, selfless service and patriotism, can make a difference
in the lives of others and change the course of history. The
Foundation, which also supports the important work of the
Congressional Medal of Honor Society, is an IRS 501(c)(3)
nonprofit with Tax ID #25-1828488.
About the Congressional Medal of Honor Society: The
Congressional Medal of Honor Society was chartered by the Congress
in 1958 to create a brotherhood among the living Medal of Honor
recipients, to protect and uphold the dignity and honor of the
Medal, to promote patriotism and love of country, and to inspire
our youth to become worthy dedicated citizens of our nation. Its
membership consists exclusively of those individuals who have
received the Medal of Honor. Today, there are 79 living recipients
of the Medal of Honor. The Society is unique in that its membership
hopes that there will be no need to welcome new inductees.
CONTACT: Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation,
703-469-1861
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