Speaker Bio
Lieutenant General Mike Ferriter, U.S. Army (Retired) is a charismatic
executive, inspiring speaker, and consultant with extensive experience
leading organizations through transformations, crisis, and developing
startups. He has spoken on the TEDx stage, multiple podcasts, and to
audiences with countless C-Suite executives. He is especially gifted in
leader development and team building.
Most recently, Mike was the founding President and CEO of the National
Veterans Memorial and Museum, designated to honor Veterans from all
eras of service. As the founding CEO, he developed and led a cohesive
team that opened the doors in 2018. During the pandemic, Mike kept the
museum open and continued to serve Veterans, creating virtual and on-
line experiences and programs which reached millions of Americans in a
time of uncertainty. Post pandemic, in addition to running day to day
operations, he developed in-person and virtual programs for wellness
and community outreach that impacted countless Veteran lives. As a
501-c3 non-profit, Mike raised over $33 million in fundraising for the
NVMM.
Mike served 35 years in the U.S. Army, as a Special Operations and
Ranger Infantry officer commanding Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines,
and International Security Forces at the tactical, operational, and
strategic levels. He completed three combat deployments in Iraq as a
general officer and one in Somalia with Task Force Ranger in 1993. He
parachuted with Paratroopers and Rangers more than 200 times.
In his last role with the U.S. Army, Mike led the world wide enterprise of
all Army bases around the world. He led 75 Army installations (cities) in
17 time zones, comprised of a 75,000-person workforce, while managing
a $12 billion budget. Through his strategic leadership, he successfully cut
costs saving nearly $3 billion through business transformation and a
focus on customer service.
He currently consults and serves on board of advisors in the
telecommunications, construction, public safety and health, and defense
industries with his consulting firm, the Ferriter Group. He has always
been passionate about serving the United States, Veterans, military
families, and families of the fallen.
Mike and his wife, Margie, raised four awesome children who are
invested in our nation, the military, and public service to our country.