National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation names Troy M. Bertram as next CEO

The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation said Tuesday that Troy M. Bertram will become its next chief executive officer after a nationwide search.

The Arlington, Texas, nonprofit said it is entering a new stage of growth as the museum builds on its first year. The museum opened in March 2025 and has since welcomed more than 100,000 visitors, according to the release. The foundation also said its Griffin Institute has reached 300,000 students across 12,000 schools.

The foundation said the museum has received national recognition in its first year. It said USA Today named it Best New Museum in America and Prix Versailles listed it among the World’s Most Beautiful Museums. The release said the foundation received more than two dozen awards in the past year.

The nonprofit described itself as a 501(c)(3) supported by donations, ticket sales and museum memberships. It said the museum, monument and Griffin Institute use the stories and values of Medal of Honor recipients to inspire Americans.

Bertram is a U.S. Army veteran with more than 30 years of leadership experience across government, defense and technology, according to the release. It said he previously held executive roles at Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Dell Technologies, Telos Corporation and Saildrone.

The foundation said Bertram led Google Cloud’s public sector partner ecosystem and helped build AWS’s global public sector business into a multibillion-dollar revenue driver. It also said he managed teams in 26 countries and was recognized in 2025 as a Wash100 Award winner.

Chris Cassidy served as CEO from August 2021 through December 2025, the release said. Bertram succeeds him after the museum’s opening and the expansion of its education work through the Griffin Institute.

Charlotte Jones said Bertram’s experience will help scale the museum and institute. In quoted remarks provided by the foundation, Jones said his background positions him to elevate the work “at a time America needs a unifying example.”

Bertram said the role is “the mission of a lifetime” and said opening the doors was only “the first milestone.” He said he wants to expand programming, welcome new visitors and inspire the next generation.

Jack Jacobs said the Medal of Honor’s values feel especially meaningful during the 250th anniversary year. Jacobs also said Bertram understands values-driven leadership and how it can help build institutions that strengthen the nation and bring people together.

The foundation said Bertram will take over as it looks to deepen public engagement with the museum and its education programs. The release did not say when he will start.

Sources

• PR Newswire release

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