Wounded Warrior Project Appoints Executive Vice President for Economic Empowerment

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) announced today the naming of John M. Molino as Executive Vice President for Economic Empowerment of the organization, a nonprofit whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors.

"This is just the beginning of an exciting new phase," said Molino. "I believe strongly that providing our nation's veterans with the tools to build successful and enriching civilian careers is the most significant factor in ensuring the successful rehabilitation and transition of this generation of wounded warriors."

Molino brings extensive management experience to WWP. He previously served as Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Military Community and Family Policy), formulating policy for the Department of Defense in areas relating to the quality of life for military members and their families.  He's also held management positions with the Association of the U.S. Army, American Logistics Association and TriServ Alliance LLC, a managed health care company.

Steven Nardizzi, executive director of Wounded Warrior Project stated, "We are honored to welcome John to Wounded Warrior Project and to the policy and government affairs team. He's a proven leader with an exemplary track record of creating concrete change to the quality of life of our nation's military service members and their families."

About Wounded Warrior Project

The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors.  Its purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public's aid for the needs of severely injured service members, to help severely injured men and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. To get involved and learn more, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org

SOURCE Wounded Warrior Project