Leadership
We’re honored to have a dedicated team of hardworking and devoted individuals working together to further the mission of the Museum. Their time and talent are a huge factor in our success.
Leadership Team
William J. Butler
Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)
Acting President
Bill comes to the Museum after 27 years of service in the U.S. Army as a career Infantry officer and an additional two years as a senior Department of the Army civilian. As the Chief of Staff, he prioritizes, coordinates, and synchronizes the efforts of the staff to achieve the short and long term goals and missions of the Museum president and CEO.
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Andy Cloyd
Museum Director
In his role as Museum Director, Andy serves as the point of contact for guest experience, education programming, events and sales and museum exhibition and design. Along with daily operations and now virtual programming, Andy’s role is to also develop community stakeholder relationships supporting the museum’s mission. He joined the team just a week before the grand opening after 18 years with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as Director of Operations. He has a BA in Broadcast Journalism from Wright State University. His father and brother are both Veterans and Andy is honored to help lead the national conversation about the Veteran experience that surrounds us.
Marnie Holder
Vice President of Advancement
Marnie joined the Museum with 23 years of combined Federal Government service as a senior Department of Army civilian and staff member in the US Senate; and 6 years of national non-profit experience as Director of Hiring Events for the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Hiring Our Heroes.
