Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

• Operation Homefront
• July 29, 2024
• San Antonio, TX

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About Operation Homefront

Operation Homefront, a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, builds strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities - OUR communities - they have worked so hard to protect.

For over twenty years, Operation Homefront has been dedicated to serving America’s military families by providing various programs and services.

These include veteran housing assistance, financial assistance for veterans, and food assistance for military families. Operation Homefront strives to offer relief through critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing programs, and providing recurring family support with programs and services available throughout the year.

Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 83 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year.

As a fully accredited organization, Operation Homefront is committed to ensuring that their resources are used as effectively as possible to serve those who have served our country.

Through Operation Homefront’s multi-level programs, military families can access crisis and veteran housing assistance relief and receive recurring family support, which works together to help them become stronger, more stable, and more secure.

John I. Pray, Jr., Brig Gen, USAF, CEO has announced he will retire in Q1 2025. Under John’s leadership, Operation Homefront has strengthened and expanded programs, significantly increased the budget, and implemented strategies to enhance the operational efficiency of Operation Homefront.

During his tenure, Operation Homefront received several accolades, including a significant gift from Mackenzie Scott, further solidifying the organization’s reputation as a leading nonprofit supporting military families.

A recent success includes the final, successful phase of surpassing a $100 million comprehensive campaign, . Operation Homefront is poised for its next leader who can continue the trajectory and guide its success.

For more information on Operation Homefront, please visit their .

The Opportunity

As the organization moves into this next chapter, Operation Homefront seeks a mission-focused, experienced, and action-oriented Chief Executive Officer ( CEO ).

The Board will look to the new CEO to build upon Operation Homefront’s achievements and continue its momentum in providing relief and recurring family support programs and services for military families.

Building off this evolution, the CEO will work in partnership with the Board, Senior Leadership, staff, and other key partners to extend the reach and depth of the organization’s impact.

The CEO will be responsible for providing visionary leadership, ensuring the effective implementation of programs and initiatives, fostering partnerships, and maintaining the organization’s financial sustainability.

The CEO will enhance operations and strengthen investments in the growth and development of an exceptionally talented team, while fostering a strong inclusive culture.

Serving as the primary ambassador and spokesperson for Operation Homefront, the CEO will prioritize effectively communicating measurable results and outcomes of impact and long-term organizational goals.

The CEO will have the character and confidence to work comfortably and connect genuinely with a variety of stakeholders, communicating in in a timely and transparent way to build trust and credibility.

This leader will be a highly visible member of the community, influencing local, regional, and national conversations that directly lead to the achievement and expansion of the organization’s mission.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is a base salary of $400,000 - $450,000 plus a bonus based upon agreed deliverables.

Additionally, Operation Homefront offers a competitive benefits package.

Contact

Marissa Delgado and George Theotokatos of Koya Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express interest, please submit your materials by filling out our or email the team directly at .

All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

Koya Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email .

If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

Operation Homefront is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion as a foundational component of our mission to support our military families.

Our core values of Do What’s Right, Gratitude, Perform with Excellence, and Respect Others, reinforce the importance of a diverse workforce and encourage collaboration, dignity, and teamwork.

We embrace differences in gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, and abilities. Our ongoing commitment to using our core values as practical tools to guide our behaviors assists us in the creation of an inclusive and respectful environment, where all feel they belong, and are valued for their individual contributions to our collective success.