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Dravis, Samantha[dravis.samantha@epa.gov]
From: Center for a New American Security
Sent: Tue 10/17/2017 1:15:04 PM
Subject: Press Release: Johnson, Haney, Terrell, and Flournoy Join CNAS Board of Directors; Flournoy
to Transition from CEO to Board
Contact: Neal Urwitz nurwitz@cnas.org (202) 457-9409
CNAS PRESS RELEASE
CNAS Elects Sec. Jeh Johnson, Adm. Cecil Haney USN (Ret.), Frederick Terrell, and Michle Flournoy to Board of Directors; Flournoy to Transition from CEO to Board Effective December 31
Washington, October 17 - The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) Board of Directors today announced that former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson; former commander of U.S. Strategic Command Adm. Cecil D. Haney, USN (Ret.); Vice Chairman, Investment Banking (USA) for Credit Suisse Frederick O. Terrell; and CNAS CEO Michle Flournoy will join the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors also announced that Flournoy will transition from her current position as CEO to the Board of Directors effective December 31,2017.
The Board of Directors released the following statement concerning Flournoy's transition:
"The Board of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) was informed by Michle Flournoy that she will depart her position as CEO by the end of 2017 to start a new strategic advisory firm. She will, however, remain engaged with the Center as a Board member and as an active supporter of the Center's programs and activities. The Board is grateful to Michle for her stellar commitment and contributions to CNAS, first as its Co-Founder and President, and currently as its CEO, and collectively wish her well in her new endeavors.
"Flournoy, along with a strong executive team including President Richard Fontaine and other dedicated professionals, has helped CNAS achieve global recognition as a leading national security and defense think tank. Fontaine will remain President of CNAS and will ensure continuity of mission and operations.
"The Board has established a CEO search committee to identify, recruit, and recommend to the full Board outstanding candidates to lead CNAS as it continues to fulfill its mission to develop strong, pragmatic, and principled national security and defense policies; to engage policymakers, experts, and the public with innovative, fact-based research, ideas, and analysis; to shape and elevate the national security debate; and to inform and prepare the next generation of national security leaders."
Secretary Johnson is a partner in the Paul, Weiss Litigation Department, and served as Secretary of
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the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from December 2013 to January 2017. There, he was responsible for counterterrorism; cybersecurity; border, port, aviation, and maritime security; and enforcement of administration and immigration laws, among a host of other duties. He previously served as General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Defense. He received his J.D. from Columbia Law School and a B.A. from Morehouse College.
Before retiring from the U.S. Navy, Admiral Haney served as commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), one of nine Unified Commands under the Department of Defense. USSTRATCOM is responsible for the global command and control of U.S. strategic force to meet decisive national security objectives. Before taking command at USSTRATCOM, Adm. Haney served as commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Among many other decorations, Adm. Haney received the Navy Distinguished Service medal, the Defense Superior Service medal, the Legion of Merit, the Navy Commendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal. He received master's degrees in National Security Strategy from National Defense University and in Engineering Acoustics and in System Technology from the Naval Post Graduate School. He is a 1978 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. In retirement, Adm. Haney serves on the John Hopkins University Applied Physics Board of Managers and as a co-chair for the China-U.S. Dialogue on Strategic Nuclear Dynamics for the Pacific Forum of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Mr. Terrell serves as Vice Chairman, Investment Banking (USA) at Credit Suisse. Before joining Credit Suisse, Mr. Terrell co-founded Provender Capital Group LLC, New York, and served as its Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to founding Provender, Mr. Terrell served as a Managing Director at Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation. He is active on a host of Boards of Directors, including Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield; the National Association of Investment Companies; PacPizza, LLC, and Diversity Channel Inc. He earned his M.B.A. from the Yale School of Management, an M.A. from Occidental College, and a B.A. from LaVerne College.
For more information, please contact Neal Urwitz atyw^
The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is an independent and nonpartisan research institution that develops strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. CNAS leads efforts to help inform and prepare the national security leaders of today and
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