Mary Jo Myers, Associate Director, Public Affairs

Mary Jo Myers joined the H&A team with a rich background in service to military-related, educational and humanitarian programs. A military spouse for more than 40 years, she is the wife of General Richard B. Myers, a recent Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mrs. Myers has won multiple awards for her humanitarian work, and in recognition of her volunteer service, she was appointed to the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation in February, 2006.

She is continuing her involvement with the military by serving on the Board of Trustees for the Fisher House Foundation, an organization that provides homes near military hospitals and veterans’ medical centers where military family members can stay free of charge while loved ones are being treated. She was instrumental in establishing the “Hero Miles” program operated by the Fisher House Foundation that uses donated frequent flyer miles to purchase tickets for families of hospitalized military members to visit their loved ones. She also serves on the Board of Advisors of the TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the National Military Family Association and Discovery’s Military Channel.

A graduate of Kansas State University, Myers remains active in support of her alma mater by serving as a Foundation Trustee and on the Advancement Council for Leadership Studies and Programs.

During international travel with her husband, she became committed to the plight of people in developing countries. She was a founding member and serves on the board of the Aschiana foundation, which supports schools for street children in Afghanistan. Myers became involved with MediSend, an organization that offers education, as well as medical equipment and supplies to needy hospitals and clinics around the world. She serves on their board and received their first Humanitarian Award in 2004. Other awards include The Spirit of the USO Award and National Defense University’s American Spirit Award in 2005.

Throughout her husband’s military career, she was active in officers’ spouses’ clubs, serving in various board positions and as an advisor. During an assignment in Japan she proposed and spearheaded the publication of a book entitled, Obi Ties East and West, with all proceeds going to charity.

Mrs. Myers holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Kansas State University and has served as an educator in secondary schools and adult education programs. She also worked with schools and police forces across the country to promote a children’s safety program with a national organization.

The Myers have three children and four grandchildren.

Contact Mary Jo Myers: mjmyers@hayespr.com