Former Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV Joins USAA To Lead Military Affairs
March 28 2024 - 7:46AM
Business Wire
Two-star general and decorated combat veteran
to bring forward-looking vision in continued service to military
members and their families
USAA has welcomed retired Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV
as senior vice president and head of the company’s Military Affairs
team. Johnny retired from the Army after a distinguished 33-year
military career and brings a wealth of experience, a fervent
passion for caring for military families and a forward-thinking
approach to leadership. His family has had continuous membership in
USAA for five generations and he has been a member himself for 36
years.
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Former Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson
IV has joined USAA to lead Military Affairs. (Photo: Business
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“Johnny has dedicated his life in service to the military
community and we are honored to leverage his experiences as USAA
continues to evolve our support and advocacy of our military
community and their families,” said Ameesh Vakharia, executive vice
president and chief strategy and brand officer. “We are incredibly
pleased to have him join our team and bring his forward-thinking,
adaptive leadership to our organization.”
Johnny culminated his career as the Commanding General of the
First Cavalry Division stationed in Fort Cavazos, Texas. After
graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, he
commanded at every level as an armored cavalryman from tank platoon
to armored division. Johnny served four combat tours in Iraq and
one in Afghanistan.
A highly decorated officer, his awards include the Distinguished
Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal with Combat device,
the Legion of Merit with Combat device, the Bronze Star Medal for
Valor and the Purple Heart. He was also awarded the French National
Order of Merit and French National Defense Medal-Gold.
In his role at USAA, Johnny will oversee the Military Affairs
team’s strategic direction and contribute to and influence the
company’s growth and operations. Additionally, his team of
passionate and dedicated veterans stationed across the U.S. that
have nearly 1,400 years of combined military service, will lead
purposeful outreach and relationship building throughout the
military community to help enable USAA deliver exceptional services
to current and future USAA members.
“There’s no better leader to help us understand and continue to
be at the forefront of serving our ever-evolving military community
and members,” added Vakharia.
About USAA
Founded in 1922 by a group of military officers, USAA is among
the leading providers of insurance, banking and retirement
solutions and serves more than 13.5 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 X (@usaa), or visit usaa.com.
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