SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Green
Beret Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping soldiers of
the U.S. Army Special Forces and their families, announced today
that Executive Director Jennifer
Paquette and Director of Finance Melissa Pucino have resigned from their roles,
effective immediately. Angie Fennen,
the current Program and Service Manager, will assume the interim
role of Executive Director. The Green Beret Foundation's Board of
Directors has begun a search for Jen's and Melissa's
successors.
The reasons underlying their departure are related to the
ongoing evolution of the Green Beret Foundation, one that ensures
it can continue to grow and develop programs promoting the health
and wellness of Green Berets and their families.
"On behalf of the Green Beret Foundation, we would like to thank
Jen and Melissa for their years of dedicated service supporting
Green Berets and the Special Forces Regiment," said Chairman of the
Board Major General (Ret.) Simeon G.
Trombitas. "They have been integral to our work and during
their tenures more than 3,500 families have benefited from the
Foundation's work. We wish them the best of luck as they pursue new
opportunities."
Prior to assuming the role of Executive Director in 2011, Jen
served on the Green Beret Foundation's Board of Advisors, helping
establish the Foundation in 2009. She later served as
Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer, and Treasurer. As the wife
of a Special Forces Soldier, Jen brought passion to her role and
also founded the Foundation's sorority, the Steel Mags.
Melissa has served as Director of Finance since 2015, during
which time she oversaw operations, finance and grant management
activities. Melissa also has membership to our most precious group
as a sister of a fallen Green Beret. As a Gold Star sister, Melissa
serves on the board of her brother Matthew's foundation.
"During this time The Board of Directors and senior leadership
are dedicated to guiding our very accomplished staff through this
change," explained Major General Trombitas. "More importantly, we
will continue our mission of supporting Special Forces soldiers and
their families and do not expect any impact on existing or planned
programs. We have complete faith in Angie's ability to lead us
during this transition."
Ms. Fennen's tenure as interim Executive Director is to begin
effective immediately. She has been an essential member of the
Foundation's staff since 2011, during which time she has supported
Programs and Services specifically developed to advocate for the
Special Forces Community.
About the Green Beret Foundation
Founded in 2009, the
Green Beret Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
dedicated to the long-term health of the Green Beret community. The
Foundation answers the call of the Green Berets and their families
so that they can succeed in their next mission. Green Berets serve
a little understood mission and face unique challenges when they
come home. To aid in the transitions of Green Berets and their
families, the Foundation provides casualty support, extended
support, family support to include support for Gold Star Families,
and transition support. For more information, visit:
www.greenberetfoundation.org
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SOURCE The Green Beret Foundation