MAJ GEN (Ret) Robert F. Whittle,
Jr. hired as SVP, CEO Chief of Staff after a nationwide
search
SAN
ANTONIO, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USAA
announced the appointment of Major General (Retired) Robert F. Whittle, Jr., as Senior Vice President
and Chief of Staff, reporting to President and Chief Executive
Officer Wayne Peacock.
Whittle has extensive military and leadership experience. He was
most recently the deputy commanding general of operations for U.S.
Army North (ARNORTH), headquartered at Fort Sam Houston in
San Antonio. There, he directed
the Army's planning and execution of homeland defense, defense
support to civil authorities and theater security cooperation with
Mexico and Canada.
Prior to his most recent assignment, he served as the Commanding
General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Great Lakes and Ohio
River Division, with responsibility for delivering engineering and
water resource solutions for portions of 17 states. Whittle also
served as the 97th Commandant of the U.S. Army Engineer
School at Fort Leonard Wood,
Missouri, and as the Deputy Commanding General of the
1st Cavalry Division at Fort Cavazos. He also has two
tours in Afghanistan, two tours in
Iraq and one in Bosnia.
"Bob's decades of service to our country bring valuable
perspective on how we can continue to serve the military community
and their families with excellence," said President and CEO
Wayne Peacock. "He will provide
unique insights to help bring solutions for USAA members and I'm
honored to welcome Bob to the USAA leadership team."
In his new role, Whittle will be responsible for guiding the
strategic execution and coordination of all critical activities for
the USAA senior leadership team and USAA Board of Directors. He'll
also oversee the company's member relations, event planning,
corporate services, real estate portfolio, facilities management,
building design and construction.
A native of Mystic, Conn.,
Whittle holds multiple degrees, including a bachelor's degree in
civil engineering from the United States
Military Academy and a master's degree in environmental
engineering from the University of Texas at
Austin. He also received master's degrees in military arts,
science and strategic studies from the Marine War College. He is a
licensed professional engineer.
"Joining USAA is an opportunity to continue my service to the
military community," said Whittle. "USAA's mission has served me
and my family personally throughout my career and I am honored to
continue my support of our servicemembers and their families."
About USAA
Founded in 1922 by a group of military officers, USAA is among
the leading providers of insurance, banking, and investment and
retirement solutions to more than 13 million members of the U.S.
military, veterans who have honorably served and their families.
Headquartered in San Antonio, USAA
has offices in eight U.S. cities and three overseas locations and
employs more than 37,000 people worldwide. Each year, the company
contributes to national and local nonprofits in support of military
families and communities where employees live and work. For more
information about USAA, follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@USAA),
or visit usaa.com.
Contact: USAA Media Relations
External_communications@usaa.com
210-498-0940
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