The COMMIT Foundation, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering veterans in defining their identity and purpose after military service, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) JC Glick as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Glick brings a wealth of experience as a leadership consultant and a deep commitment to supporting veterans in their transition journey. Since transitioning from 20 years of military service in 2015, J.C. has been a founder and partner of two leadership companies and the author of two books, including A Light in the Darkness: Leadership Development for the Unknown. In 2017, he was selected as a TEDX Speaker and delivered Rethinking Leadership at TEDX Hammond. Glick is also an adjunct professor at St. John’s University in Queens, New York.

Over the course of his Army career, Glick spent over seven years in the Ranger regiment, serving in two Ranger Battalions as well as Regimental Headquarters, participating in the Best Ranger Competition twice, and has over seven and a half years of command time with 11 operational and combat deployments to Haiti, Bangladesh, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

“I am humbled and honored to join The COMMIT Foundation and to have the opportunity to work alongside such a dedicated team. I am deeply committed to our mission of empowering veterans and our nation’s future leaders to write their next chapter. I look forward to building on the foundation of success established over the past decade,” said Glick.

The COMMIT Foundation empowers service members, veterans, and their families to create purposeful and fulfilling transitions by providing personalized programs, resources, and the support of community. COMMIT creates tailored solutions for top veteran talent and reaches veterans across the Nation through high-impact workshops and one-on-one transition assistance programs.

COMMIT’s Board Chair and Co-founder, Guy Filippelli, praised Glick’s record of excellence. “We are thrilled to welcome JC as the new CEO of The COMMIT Foundation. He represents everything we could hope for in a leader. He will absolutely bring this organization to another level, and truly make a meaningful difference for veterans as they define their lives after service."

About The COMMIT Foundation:

The COMMIT Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering service members, veterans, and their families through personalized programs, resources, and the support of community to create purposeful and fulfilling transitions. Through one-on-one coaching, professional development workshops, mentorship programs, and networking opportunities, The COMMIT Foundation helps veterans navigate the challenges of transitioning to civilian life and build a post-service life of community and purpose. Learn more at www.commitfoundation.org.