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Bob Hope USO Names U.S. Air Force Veteran, Jeff Mich, as Desert Area Manager

Bob Hope USO, an independent non-profit that serves over 260,000 service members and their families throughout Central and Southern California, has named U.S. Air Force veteran, Jeff Mich, as its Desert Area Manager. In this role, Mich is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Bob Hope USO Desert Area. The Desert Area serves 34,000 troops and military families a year, including USO entertainment, programs and events at 29 Palms Marine Corps Base and at the Bob Hope USO at Palm Springs International Airport.

“Jeff has the trifecta: deep private sector expertise, military experience and local community ties, all of which will enable Bob Hope USO to continue its high level of service to military families and position the organization to expand its presence in Palm Springs and the Desert area. Jeff is a terrific addition to our talented team,” said Bob Kurkjian, President of Bob Hope USO.

Jeff Mich has 20 years of experience working in business operations in San Francisco’s digital economy. Most recently for Razorfish (now Sapient) as Vice President of Delivery Management. A decorated veteran, Mich served for nine years as an officer in the U.S. Air Force and was a distinguished graduate of its Squadron Officers School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of West Florida. A community servant, prior to his hire, Mich was an active volunteer with Bob Hope USO and continues his volunteerism with Mount San Jacinto State Park at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and the American Cancer Society’s Road-to-Recovery program.

ABOUT BOB HOPE USO

Bob Hope USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country throughout their service to the nation. We provide USO services and programming to active members of the military and their families across 51,000 square miles of Southern and Central California. Bob Hope USO is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization operating under a charter from USO, Inc., providing morale and recreational services to members of the U.S. Military. Although Congressionally chartered, Bob Hope USO is not a government agency and relies entirely on contributions from patriotic Americans and philanthropic corporations and organizations.

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