Wesley K. Clark is a businessman, educator, writer and commentator. He serves as Chairman and CEO of Wesley K. Clark & Associates, a strategic consulting firm. Clark retired as a four star general after 38 years in the United States Army.
Education:
Clark graduated first in his class at West Point and completed degrees in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University (B.A. and M.A.) as a Rhodes Scholar.
Awards, Honors, Distinctions:
- The Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Defense Distinguished Service Medal (five awards)
- Silver Star
- Bronze Star
- Purple Heart
- Honorary Knighthoods from the British and Dutch governments
- Commander of the Legion of Honor (France)
Community Involvement:
- Chairman of investment bank, Rodman & Renshaw
- Co-Chairman of Growth Energy
- Senior fellow at UCLA's Burkle Center for International Relations
- Chairman of Clean Terra, Inc.
- Director of International Crisis Group
- Chairman of City Year Little Rock
- Member, Clinton Global Initiatives Energy & Climate Change Advisory Board
- Member, ACORE's Advisory Board
2012 Committee/Task Force Assignment (s):
- Chair-Lease/Consultant Selection Committee