NEW ORLEANS (August 8, 2017) – The National WWII Museum today announced the appointment of thirteen new members to the institution’s Board of Trustees. The new Museum Trustees hail from states across the nation, including Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Nevada and Washington. The newly elected Trustees also include Andre Villeneuve, who resides in London, which makes him the first person from outside of the United States to be elected to the Museum’s Board.
Villeneuve, who is a French Legion of Honor recipient, is Chairman of ICE Benchmark Administration, and co-chairs the Anglo-French dialogue on financial services for the City of London. “Our Board of Trustees is composed of a strong group of proven leaders who truly support the Museum’s mission to take visitors inside the story of the war that changed the world,” said James A. Courter, Chairman of the Board. “I know that Andre’s level of experience, along with the experience of all the newly elected Trustees, will bring insightful perspectives to our Board and to our great Museum.”
The Museum’s 13 newly elected Trustees expand the Museum’s Board to 60 total. The Board of Trustees shares the same mission as the institution it serves: to tell the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world – why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today – so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.
*Please find a complete list of The National WWII Museum’s 2017-2018 newly elected Trustees below.
The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world – why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today – so that future generations will know the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. Dedicated in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum and now designated by Congress as America’s National WWII Museum, it celebrates the American Spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifices of the men and women who fought on the battlefront and served on the Home Front. For more information, call 877-813-3329 or 504-528-1944 or visit nationalww2museum.org.
2017-2018 Newly Elected Trustees:
Brandon B. Berger (Returning Trustee)
President & Owner
The Berger Company
New Orleans, Louisiana
Raymond J. Brandt
Owner & President
Ray Brandt Auto Group
Metairie, Louisiana
Henry L. Coaxum, Jr.
President
Coaxum Enterprises, Inc.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Thomas A. Gruber
SVP & CMO (Retired)
McDonald's/Blockbuster/AutoNation USA
Boca Raton, Florida
C. Jeffrey Knittel
CEO (Retired)
C2 Aviation Capital
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
H. Merritt Lane III
President & CEO
Canal Barge Company, Inc.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Robert E. Smith Lupo
Managing Member
Lupo Enterprises, L.L.C.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Michael A. Morris
Owner and Publisher
Atlanta Jewish Times
Atlanta, Georgia
David Nierenberg
Founder and President
Nierenberg Investment Management Co.
Camas, Washington
Robert L. Priddy
Co-Founder and Senior Advisor
Comvest Partners
Las Vegas, Nevada
Robert A. “Bobby” Savoie, PhD (Returning Trustee)
CEO
Geocent
Metairie, Louisiana
Andre F. Villeneuve
Chairman
ICE Benchmark Administration
London
Governor Christine Todd Whitman
President
The Whitman Strategy Group
Oldwick, New Jersey