John Pray, Brig. Gen. (ret), USAF

Established in 2002, Operation Homefront is a national non-profit focused on building strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities – OUR Communities -- they have worked so hard to protect. * Created the organization’s strategy, clearly linking “ways and means” to desired “ends.” Employed an outcomes-based philosophy and a logic framework to become a nationally recognized non-profit helping tens of thousands of military families annually, earning near perfect satisfaction ratings. * Revitalized the brand by revising the organization’s vision, redefining the organization’s core values, and developing the organization’s mission statement and value proposition. * Reshaped board to implement corporate best practices. * Built collaborative partnerships with scores of corporate (P&G, BODYARMOR, Carnival Cruises, Chobani, Choice Hotels, Chase Bank, RTX, CSX, Dollar Tree, Pillsbury, Chevrolet, CarMax, US Bank, Pulte Homes) and foundation sponsors (Walmart, Home Depot, Coca-Cola, Bob & Dolores Hope). * Strengthened the organization’s financial position by driving a 101% increase in annual cash revenue, growing from $16.2M to $32.6M, and boosting cash reserves from $2M to $15.8M. * Launched an ambitious three-year $100M campaign in April 2022, on track exceed goal by $50M. * Garnered a $20M donation from noted philanthropist McKenzie Scott.

Established by President Roosevelt in 1941, the USO is a global nonprofit focused on lifting the spirits of our troops and their families wherever they may be serving around the world. * Provided executive leadership in managing operations for a $300M+ organization, overseeing a global service delivery network that facilitated over 30,000 customer interactions daily. * Played a pivotal role in crafting the organization’s Strategic Plan, leading the rebid of a $60M direct mail contract, and directing the transition to a new direct response database. * Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives, including a Constituent Relationship Management system, an updated website, a mobile device management system, and a new data center. * Led the marketing efforts to create compelling messaging to drive individual and corporate giving. * Joined organization in 2009, as the SVP, Entertainment. Held multiple senior executive positions during tenure. Named interim President & CEO in 2015.

Handpicked to serve on the Win-Strategy Steering Committee, providing strategic guidance for Boeing’s Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization campaigns to secure contracts for the development of the new "Air Force One" and "Marine One" executive transportation aircraft.

Drove the company’s expansion by securing contracts with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration (ASD/NII) to support the Senior Leader Command, Control, and Communications System (SLC3S) and National Leadership Command and Control (NLCC) initiatives; the Department of the Army for Civil-Military Emergency Preparedness (CMEP) programs; and with FEMA and the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX).

* National Security Advisor’s by name request for key civilian role to follow two military assignments at the White House * As the head of the NSC, kept an ambitious foreign policy agenda on track in a dynamic global security environment. Managed the NSC’s activities to transition critical foreign policy information from the outgoing Bush Administration to the incoming Obama Administration; universally recognized as a role model for all future transition efforts. * Managed daily information flows to support the President, National Security Advisor, and Homeland Security Advisor. Accompanied the President on domestic trips as the NSC representative, keeping him and other senior officials informed of global developments.

* Led the post-renovation transformation of the facility into a state-of-the-art intelligence fusion center; clear vision enhanced timely information flows to/from the President and other senior White House policymakers. * Founding member of the White House Technology Working Group; effectively integrated multiple classified and unclassified information systems to support continuity of operations activities.

* Commanded the Air Force’s most visible flying unit supporting the President (Air Force One) and other key government leaders: 23 squadrons; 6,000 personnel; 36 aircraft; real property worth $3.7B. * Managed a $145M annual budget and a $553M payroll. * Guided a major unit reorganization that required dividing the wing to support the activation of two new 2,000-person units; strengthened the Air Force’s crisis response posture in the National Capital Region.

* Commanded the Air Force’s largest C-5 flying wing: 19 squadrons; 4,000 personnel; 32 aircraft; real property worth $306M. * Managed a $320M annual budget and a $154M military payroll. * Transformed the Charles C. Carson Center for Mortuary Affairs from a Vietnam-era structure into a state-of-the art facility. * Represented the nation during dignified transfers of our fallen heroes.

* Deputy Executive Secretary, National Security Council, The White House * Commander, 305th Operations Group, McGuire AFB - Led the base response to the 9-11 attacks supporting FEMA rescue/recovery efforts in NYC. * Commander, 8th Airlift Squadron, and Deputy Commander, 62nd Operations Group, McChord AFB - Mission Commander for Operation DEEP FREEZE and lifesaving mid-winter rescue airdrop at the South Pole * Branch Chief, Special Actions Division, and executive officer to the Commander, Headquarters Special Operations Command, MacDill AFB * Examiner qualified command pilot with 6,000 flying hours in airlift, air refueling and special operations aircraft