The
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce introduced this week the appointment of
Christian Thornton to the function of president and chief govt officer. Thornton assumed his new function on Wednesday. He replaces the chamber’s founding CEO
Saul Newton, who introduced he could be stepping down from the function
in August.
“We’re delighted to welcome Christian Thornton to the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce as president and CEO. Together with his distinctive management abilities and deep business data, we’re assured in his potential to guide the WVCC to new heights of success. We categorical our gratitude to Saul Newton for his devoted service and want him properly in his future endeavors,” stated Niki Thies, director of communication on the WVCC.
Thornton has labored within the international nonprofit house for many of his civilian profession and has labored to assist separating service members achieve recognition for the data and expertise they’ve gained by their army service.
He has most just lately served as international director for the Milwaukee-based nonprofit iNARTE.
These efforts, which embrace company sponsorships and entry to varied instructional assets, proceed to supply assist to veterans throughout their transition from army to civilian life. Thornton holds baccalaureate levels from Kings Level U.S. Service provider Marine Academy and College of Wisconsin-Stevens Level.
“Veteran-owned companies have at all times performed an important function in a profitable and secure financial system and the chamber appears to shine a light-weight on these companies,” stated Thornton.
In his new function, he’ll assist the WVCC in its efforts to make Wisconsin probably the most veteran-friendly state potential. The chamber will proceed to host networking occasions and academic programming across the state however hopes to make them extra accessible to all enterprise homeowners.
