Mr. Alexander’s career in the United States Navy spanned 21+ years. At sea, he served as Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer on two destroyers and then spent a tour as the Navigator aboard a guided missile destroyer. He spent the next 18 years in a variety of positions with Navy Public Affairs. His final Navy assignment (1988-1992) was as Deputy Director, Navy Broadcasting Service where he oversaw the operations of 38 Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) outlets around the world. After retirement from the Navy in 1992, John joined the staff of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society as the organization’s first public affairs professional. This 501(c)(3) non-profit charity was founded by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1904 to provide emergency financial assistance to Sailors, Marines, and their families. In 2006, John was promoted to Vice President, Chief Communications Officer. During 2012, the staff, composed of 3,500 volunteers and fewer than 240 paid employees, disbursed more than $45 million in financial assistance to nearly 100,000 clients. John retired in October 2012, after 20 years of service with the Society. During his tenure, he raised more than $325 million to promote and support the Society’s programs. His last year of service set a record of $20.8 million in charitable gifts. Mr. Alexander earned his Bachelor of Journalism and Master of Arts (Journalism) degrees from the University of Missouri. His military awards include a Meritorious Service Medal and three Navy Commendation Medals. He continues to work as a development and public relations/communications consultant, primarily helping clients interested in providing assistance to military families.