Executive Director

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Executive Director	Mr. Michael Linnington
E-mail	mlinnington@woundedwarriorproject.org
Term Start	July 2016
Michael's Experience: Michael Linnington serves as chief executive officer of Wounded Warrior Project. He brings 35 years of military experience and leadership to the organization. In this position, Michael oversees day-to-day operations and works with the executive team to set and implement the organization's strategic vision. He is responsible for ensuring WWP's free, direct programs and services continue to have the greatest possible impact on the warriors, caregivers, and families we serve. Prior to joining WWP, Michael was the first permanent Director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), following his retirement as a Lieutenant General from the U.S. Army. He served as the Military Deputy to the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) from 2013 to 2015 and as Commanding General, Military District of Washington and Commander, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region from 2011 to 2013. Michael also held general officer positions of responsibility as Deputy Commanding General, Fort Benning, Georgia; Commandant of Cadets, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York; and in Kabul, Afghanistan. His military career included duties in key command and staff positions worldwide. He served on the Army Staff, the Joint Staff, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense's Staff. His combat experience includes command of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, in support of both Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Michael graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, in 1980. He is married with two children.

Senior Staff

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Name	Title
Mr Chris Toner	Chief of Staff
Mr Eric Miller	Chief Financial Officer
Mr Gary Corless	Chief Development Officer
Mrs Jennifer Silva	Chief Program Officer

Staff

Full Time Staff	723
Part Time Staff	3
Volunteers	1,000
Contractors	0
Retention Rate	85%

Plans & Policies

Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan?	Yes
Does your organization have a Strategic Plan?	Yes
Years Strategic Plan Considers	5
When was the Strategic Plan adopted?	September 2018
Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan?	Yes
Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan?	Yes
Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy?	Yes
Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy?	Yes
Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy?	Yes

Evaluation

Is there a formal evaluation for...		Frequency (if applicable)
CEO/Executive Director	Yes	Annually
Senior Management	Yes	Annually
Non-Management	Yes	Annually

External Assessments and Accreditations

Assessment/Accreditation	Year
Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance	2018

Awards

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Award / Recognition	Organization	Year
Best Nonprofit Organization to Work For	The NonProfit Times	2011
Best Nonprofit Organization to Work For	The NonProfit Times	2012
Best Nonprofit Organization to Work For	The NonProfit Times	2013
Best Nonprofit Organization to Work For	The Nonprofit Times	2014
Best Nonprofit Organizations to Work For	The Nonprofit Times	2018