Warrior Foundation Freedom Station Appoints Andrew Gasper as New President of Non-profit Organization
As President, Gasper will be working with the foundation’s team and will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, fundraising, directing programs and services and providing transitional support for ill and injured active-duty/veterans residing in Freedom Station properties.
“We are thrilled to have Andrew join the team at Warrior Foundation Freedom Station as the new President,” said CEO and Founder Sandy Lehmkuhler. “Andrew has years of career experience working with all branches of service providing leadership, guidance and intermediate support for Warriors transitioning from the military to civilian life. He is a natural leader with a big heart and extraordinary communication skills – who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”
During his 20+ year career, Gasper has served as a Military Policeman in the U.S. Marine Corps, worked as a Sales/Finance Manager in the private sector, operated as Recovery Care Coordinator and Careers and Education Manager at USMC Wounded Warrior Battalion-West in San Diego and Hawaii, functioned as an Adjunct Professor at Vincennes University and acted as Regional Transition Care Coordinator for Navy Wounded Warrior Program in Naval Region Southwest (six states).
“I am excited and honored to be joining Warrior Foundation Freedom Station,” said Andrew Gasper, President of the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station. “Warrior Foundation has long been the gold star standard focusing on the ill and injured Warrior and Veteran care issues. I have witnessed firsthand the successes of Freedom Station I & II, outdoor therapy, cancer support lunches, financial aid assistance, transitional support and many other programs. My goal is to live up to the reputation and build upon the legacy of such an outstanding non-profit foundation.”
Gasper is a medically retired U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant, who possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from Chaminade University, a Master of Business Administration from Argosy University and Master of Homeland Security and Emergency Management from National University. During his spare time Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife Glenna and their children.