K9s for Warriors CEO Rory Diamond stepping down from his post
Jacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond is stepping down from his post as CEO for the Ponte Vedra Beach-based nonprofit K9s for Warriors.
He has been responsible for the organization’s executive management and strategic vision.
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K9s for Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of service dogs for disabled American veterans and the largest service dog agency in the world using primarily rescue dogs.
The nonprofit said Diamond would be stepping down to focus on military service and serving a second term on the Jacksonville City Council.
Diamond released the following statement:
“For the past eight years, it’s been a humbling honor to lead K9s For Warriors and the team that built the nation’s largest Service Dog agency serving disabled American veterans. Yet, I am compelled by my heart and convictions to focus on military service and serving a second term on the Jacksonville City Council. Earlier this year I earned a commission in the Florida National Guard and the U.S. Army and graduated from the Direct Commission Course at Ft. Benning, GA. Next, I will qualify as a Judge Advocate General and look forward to serving our state and nation as a JAG officer. I am incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved for veterans and rescue dogs, and our organization is strong. With six beautiful campuses across the country and a world-renowned reputation for fighting veteran suicide and saving incredible dogs, K9s For Warriors has been nothing short of a miracle.”
Rory Diamond
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