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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Taps Jim Knotts as CEO [Travel & Leisure Close - Up](Travel & Leisure Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund has named Jim Knotts as Chief Executive Officer effective Oct. 6. According to an organization release, Knotts previously held the position of president and CEO of Operation Homefront. "It is the right time to turn over the day-to-day management and leadership of VVMF. Jim is a veteran of Desert Storm and an experienced, talented executive," said Jan Scruggs, VVMF's Founder and President. "Jim's leadership and strategic vision led Operation Homefront's transition and brought it to the high level of strength it has today. Jim will bring his wealth of experience to expertly guide VVMF in our mission that continues to revolve around the Memorial, our role as educators and highlighting America's Legacy of Service in The Education Center at The Wall. The Center is an important continuation of that mission as it will welcome home Vietnam veterans as well as veterans of current conflicts and display photos of the fallen to honor their sacrifice. I will continue to assist VVMF and the campaign to build the Education Center." "Jan and VVMF have accomplished so much over the last 35 years, and I look forward to continuing the work he began to ensure service is celebrated and sacrifice is honored," said Knotts. "I learned at an early age about the sacrifices of the Vietnam generation, and saw firsthand how differently service members were treated when I served during the first Gulf War. The support of our military during the current conflict, our nation's longest war, is because the Vietnam veterans vowed to ensure this generation receives the support and honor they have earned. For the past five years with Operation Homefront, I have worked to support those currently serving, those who have served, and the families who served alongside them. I am honored to join the amazing team at VVMF and I share in their passion for this vital mission. I can think of no better way to honor this legacy of service across generations than championing the mission of VVMF." The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is the nonprofit organization that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. More information and complete details: vvmf.org ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |