Sam Whitehurst

Sam Whitehurst is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in military and organizational management. Currently serving as the Vice President of Programs and Services at the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services since February 2019, Sam previously dedicated over 23 years to the U.S. Army, holding various significant positions such as Director of Soldier for Life and Senior Director for the 18th Airborne Corps. Notably, Sam directed multiple large-scale programs and projects with budgets exceeding $7.7 billion, developed strategic objectives, and provided critical oversight and leadership to teams of thousands. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Arts in Liberal Arts from Louisiana State University, and two Master's degrees focused on Military Operational Art and Science and Military Strategic Studies from esteemed military institutions.