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A native of Vancouver, Washington, Jack was sworn in as the 12th Sergeant Major of the Army on June 23, 2000 and served until January 15, 2004. As Sergeant Major of the Army, Tilley served as the Army Chief of Staff’s personal advisor on all enlisted-related matters, particularly in areas affecting soldier training and quality of life. A Vietnam War veteran, Jack has held a variety of important leadership positions throughout his 34 year career including tank commander, section leader, drill sergeant, platoon sergeant, senior instructor, operations sergeant, first sergeant and command sergeant major.

 

Several of his numerous awards are the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star with V Device, Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals.

 

After retirement, Jack has continued his advocacy for all service members. He is co-chairman of the American Freedom Foundation, a 501(c) (3) public benefit corporation organized to honor veterans of America’s armed forces and raise money and awareness for various veterans’ organizations. He has worked tirelessly with the organization managing the annual successful fund-raising benefit concerts with top named entertainment.

 

Jack is also a successful management consultant, working with top Fortune 500 companies on a variety of projects and programs that are unique to the military community. He is President/CEO of Jack Tilley Inc., and is part-owner of Oakgrove Technologies.

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