General Robert H. Foglesong

Overview

General Foglesong, U.S. Air Force (retired), has been a director since February 21, 2006. General Foglesong has been President of Mississippi State University since April 16, 2006. In March 2008, he announced his departure effective no later than June 30, 2008. He also has been President and Executive Director of the Appalachian Leadership and Education Foundation, a Charleston, West Virginia based non-profit organization focused on identifying and supporting the next generation of leaders in Appalachia, since February 1, 2006. After reaching the rank of four star general, he retired from the U.S. Air Force on February 1, 2006, following 33 years of U.S. military service in over 130 countries. He is a director of Michael Baker Corporation, an engineering and energy management firm, and a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Council on Foreign Relations. General Foglesong is also a member of the 4H National Advisory Board. General Foglesong also was appointed by the President of the United States to Co-Chair the U.S. Russia Joint Commission on POWs/MIAs.