Mark Hertling

Lieutenant General Mark Phillip Hertling, completed a 37+ year military career as Commanding General, US Army Europe and Seventh Army, serving in that position from March 25, 2011 until November 4, 2012, and retiring from the Army in December 2012. During his time in uniform, Hertling served in Armor, Cavalry, planning, operations and training positions, and he commanded every organization from Platoon to Field Army.

Hertling became a Senior Vice President for Global Partnering and Health Performance Strategies for the innovative Florida Hospital organization. He has also developed a successful Physician Leader Program for that organization. In September 2013, Hertling was appointed by President Obama to be one of 25 people serving on the President's Council on Fitness, Sport and Nutrition.

He also acts as a senior advisor to "Mission Readiness," a nonprofit, bipartisan organization of retired military leaders who call for smart investments for America's children; he serves as a board member for World T.E.A.M. (The Exceptional Athlete Matters) Sport, an organization providing opportunities for physically challenged athletes; and he serves as an advisor to "Operation Gratitude," an organization supporting deployed military and their families.