Keith L. Thurgood

Keith L. Thurgood was most recently President of the Spend and Clinical Management segment of MedAssets, a company focused on improving operational and financial performance in healthcare. He also served as Senior Vice President of Operations for Sam’s Club and as the CEO of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES/The Exchange). He has also held executive positions with Frito-Lay and PepsiCo. In addition, he has over 28 years of Army service, both active and reserve, serving as the commanding general of the 143d Transportation Command (Forward) and as the Deputy Commanding General, 377th Theater Support. He has an MBA from Boston University, a M.S. in Strategic Studies from the Army War College, and a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Leadership from Capella University. He and his wife, Carol, reside in Plano, Texas.