Marshall Center Welcomes Three New Board Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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LEESBURG, VA – The George C. Marshall International Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brian Cochran, Janet Rathod and Daryl Deke to its Board of Directors. These accomplished leaders will help advance the Center’s mission of bringing to life the timeless values of selfless service and integrity to develop visionary leaders worldwide.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Cochran, Ms. Rathod and Mr. Deke to the Marshall Center Board of Directors,” said Tom Greenspon, Board Chairman and President Emeritus. “This is an exciting time for the Marshall Center as we expand our Ethical Leadership Program and prepare to build a new state-of-the-art museum and visitor center on the grounds of Dodona Manor.”
General George C. Marshall, who served the nation as Army Chief of Staff, Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense, embodied ethical leadership throughout his distinguished career. Marshall and his wife Katherine made their home at historic Dodona Manor in Leesburg. Today, the restored house serves as the headquarters of the Marshall Center.
To safeguard this historic site and enhance its educational mission, the Center has launched a capital campaign to build a modern museum and visitor support center on the property. The new facility will host exhibits, leadership programs and public events—ensuring Dodona Manor remains preserved for generations to come while expanding opportunities for learning and engagement.
New Board Members
Dr. Brian Cochran, DDS is a lifelong Loudoun County resident who grew up in Leesburg and now lives in Purcellville. He is the proprietor of Cochran Family Dental, a thriving dental practice in Leesburg.
Ms. Janet Rathod is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Johns Hopkins University and the JHU Medical Centers. Rathod, who resides in Loudoun County, is a former FBI agent and graduate and adjunct faculty member at the George C. Marshall Center for Security Studies in Garmisch, Germany.
Mr. Daryl Deke is a 1982 Virginia Military Institute graduate, U.S. Air Force Veteran and multiple term Trustee of the VMI Foundation, including oversight of the VMI Endowment. A resident of Nashville, TN, he is an accomplished wealth management professional and longtime admirer of General Marshall.
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About the George C. Marshall International Center
Located in the heart of Leesburg, VA, the George C. Marshall International Center educates and inspires the leaders of today and tomorrow to live out General Marshall’s enduring example of ethical leadership. We maintain historic Dodona Manor, General Marshall’s home, as a museum and educational facility to preserve the legacy of an American icon who led the U.S. Army to victory in World War II and promoted post-war peace, democratic values and prosperity through the Marshall Plan.