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Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Announces New Board Members

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund announces new Vice Chair, Secretary and three new Board Members

Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew N. Matthews, Esquire, as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. He replaces Lori Sharpe Day, who was appointed Board Chair. Mr. Matthews is the Executive Director of the National Troopers Coalition. Caitlin Clark-Zigmond has been appointed Secretary of the Board of Directors. Ms. Clark-Zigmond is the former Chief Marketing Officer of Verizon, Public Sector.

The Memorial Fund’s Board of Directors also recently appointed the following three members to its Board:

  • Steven LaGanke, Global Marketing Manager for Life Protection, DuPont
  • Lt. Willie Williams, National President, National Black Police Association
  • Uygar Gazioglu, Corporate Vice President of Finance and Treasurer, Motorola Solutions

“I’m ecstatic to have Andrew Matthews appointed as Vice Chair, Caitlin Clark-Zigmond appointed as Secretary, and all the new members of the Board,” said National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Board Chair Lori Sharpe Day. “Together with the rest of our talented and dedicated Board Members, we will be able to steer the organization into a successful future.”

Established in 1984, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s mission is to honor the fallen, make it safer for those who serve, and educate the public about the history of American law enforcement. The Memorial Fund oversees the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and the National Law Enforcement Museum, both located in Washington, DC.

“The Board has been a tremendous source of support to us during this unprecedented time,” said National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund CEO Marcia Ferranto. “I look forward to their continued insight and guidance, and to working with the new Board as we move forward with our mission.”

For information on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, please visit LawMemorial.org. 
For media inquiries, please contact Robyn Small at 202-737-8524.

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About the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum
Established in 1984, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to telling the story of American law enforcement and making it safer for those who serve. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial contains the names of 22,217 officers who have died in the line of duty throughout U.S. history. For more information about the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, visit LawMemorial.org. Authorized by Congress in 2000, the 57,000-square-foot National Law Enforcement Museum at the Motorola Solutions Foundation Building tells the story of American law enforcement by providing visitors a “walk in the shoes” experience along with educational journeys, immersive exhibitions, and insightful programs. The Museum is an initiative of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information on the Law Enforcement Museum, visit LawEnforcementMuseum.org.

Robyn Small
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(202) 737-8524