Read an interview with incoming Trust President and Color Bearer David N. Duncan of Fairfax, VA
A Message From Our New President
David Duncan's Vision: A Message From the Trust's New President
New President of the American Battlefield Trust David Duncan shares his vision for the organization’s continued success. Learn more about David here.
More About The Presidential Transition
The American Battlefield Trust is pleased to announce that longtime chief development officer David N. Duncan has been named the organization’s new president, effective October 1, 2020. His appointment comes upon the retirement of James Lighthizer, the beloved figure who has led the Trust since late 1999.
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