[NAGDU] Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs Names John Miller as Next President & CEO

Ginger Kutsch Ginger at ky2d.com
Wed Mar 21 23:09:22 UTC 2018


Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs Names John Miller as Next
President & CEO

https://www.guidedog.org/PressReleases/millernamednewnresidentandceo.aspx

February 5, 2018 

(Smithtown, New York): The Guide Dog Foundation and its sister organization
America's VetDogs today announced the appointment of John Miller as
president and chief executive officer effective March 12, 2018.  As
president and CEO, Miller will bring experienced leadership in national
non-profits and fundraising to create growth and sustainability in advancing
the dual missions of the Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs. Miller
succeeds Wells B. Jones who is retiring after 28 years with the
organizations.

 

Miller joins the Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs after serving as
national president and CEO of the Tourette Association of America (TAA) for
the past two years.  During his tenure, he set a new strategic direction for
the TAA, which resulted in a significant improvement in financial
performance. 

 

 

Prior to TAA, Miller served with honor and distinction as CEO of the
American Red Cross on Long Island during one of the most important periods
in the organization's 100-year history.  He directed the mergers of three
independent chapters into one stronger organization and oversaw local
responses to high-impact national events including Hurricane Irene and
Superstorm Sandy, the two largest disasters in recent Long Island history.

 

"I am honored to work with both outstanding organizations and the entire
team at this exciting time, and I look forward to creating even more dynamic
and vibrant opportunities that improve the lives of people with
disabilities," Miller said.  "I have developed a deep appreciation for the
organizations' people, values and heritage, and look forward to working
collectively with everyone at the Guide Dog Foundation and America's
VetDogs." 

 

Miller has been recognized for his strong leadership and has been
acknowledged as one of the most influential and brightest businessmen on
Long Island.  In 2015, he was chosen from a nationwide pool of candidates to
participate in LEAD, the prestigious American Red Cross National Leadership
Education and Development Program.  Long Island Business News named him as
an Outstanding CEO for 2014 and included him in their list of "40 under 40"
in 2013.

 

Miller attended Hofstra University Frank G. Zarb School of Business where he
earned his BBA and MBA.  He is certified as a Senior Professional in Human
ResourcesR by HR Certification InstituteR. 

 

"John has embraced the mission and values that have been the core of the
Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs, and we're thrilled to have him
join our team," said Don Dea, chair of the boards of the Guide Dog
Foundation and America's VetDogs.  "The boards of directors are very
confident that John has the leadership to drive both organization's success
in the next chapter."

 

About the Guide Dog Foundation

For more than 70 years, the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.
(www.GuideDog.org), has trained and placed guide and service dogs to provide
independence, enhanced mobility, and companionship to people who are blind,
have low vision, or have other special needs. The Guide Dog Foundation is a
501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that serves clients from across all of
North America.  The Foundation relies on contributions from generous
individuals, corporations, and service clubs to fund its mission to serve
people with disabilities.  It costs over $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and
place one assistance dog, but the Guide Dog Foundation provides its services
completely free of charge to the individual.  Its sister organization,
America's VetDogs, trains and provides guide, service, and hearing dogs for
disabled veterans and first responders.

 

The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind was the first assistance dog school
in the United States to be accredited by both the International Guide Dog
Federation and Assistance Dogs International.

 

About America's VetDogs

Since 2003, America's VetDogs (www.VetDogs.org) has trained and placed guide
and service dogs to provide independence, enhanced mobility, and
companionship to veterans with disabilities from all eras.  In 2015, VetDogs
opened its programs to first responders, including fire, police, and
emergency medical personnel.  America's VetDogs is a 501(c)(3)
not-for-profit organization founded by the Guide Dog Foundation and serves
clients from across all of North America.  VetDogs relies on contributions
from generous individuals, corporations, service clubs, and foundations to
fund its mission to help those who have served our country live with dignity
and independence.  It costs over $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and place
one assistance dog, but America's VetDogs provides its services completely
free of charge to the individual.

 

America's VetDogs has been accredited by both the International Guide Dog
Federation and Assistance Dogs International. 

 

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