Dixon Center Command Council Welcomes Bob McCann
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services has announced a new member to our Command Council.
“Today, I’d like to welcome our newest member of the Command Council, Bob McCann”, said our Chairman, David Sutherland, during the 2021 Dixon Center Holiday Reception, on 14 December. During the evening events Bob closed the reception with a wonderful talk about his enthusiasm for the future.
Dixon Center Command Council serves as an advisory board. It’s members work with our leadership and provide advice on matters that directly concern programs and fundraising efforts.
Bob has been a passionate advocate for veterans and their families, both at UBS as the former Chairman of the Americas and now as the Managing Partner at Forest Creek Golf Club in Pinehurst, NC.
“Bob’s appointment speaks to his leadership and longtime friendship. He is a coach and mentor, and this appointment makes me very happy.” said Sutherland, He went on to say, “Bob has started a new chapter, with the recent announcement of his joining NewEdge Capital Group as Co-Chairman and his joining our Command Council, I’m excited to see him combining his passion as a business leader with his commitment to those touched by military service.”
For more information about our Command Council contact retired USMC Colonel Duncan Milne, our President, at dmilne@dixoncenter.org.
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