Thomas Jacob Leinenkugel (born February 18, 1952) is an American businessman and politician, currently serving as the Chairman of the United States Creating Options for Veterans' Expedited Recovery (COVER) Commission.[1] He was appointed to the role by President Donald Trump in June 2018.[2]
Jake Leinenkugel | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the United States COVER Commission | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Jacob Leinenkugel February 18, 1952 Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Pepperdine University |
Early life and education
editLeinenkugel attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 1971 to 1975 and received a bachelor's degree in business management at Pepperdine University in 1979.[3] After college, Leinenkugel served six years in the Marine Corps and left with the rank of Captain.[4]
Career
editIn 1982, he began working as a sales manager and marketing director within his family's beer company, the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company. He served as the president of the company from 1988 until his retirement in 2014.[5][6]
In 2017, Leinenkugel was named as senior White House adviser for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.[7]
Leinenkugel has served on the boards of Marshfield Clinic, Wisconsin Labor Management Council, Momentum Chippewa Valley, St. Joseph and Sacred Heart Hospitals, Casper Foundation, and United Way. He is also a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Officer Association.[8]
References
edit- ^ Arnsdorf, Isaac (2018-02-16). "The Trump Administration Goes to War — With Itself — Over the VA". ProPublica. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
- ^ Affairs, Office of Public and Intergovernmental. "News Releases - Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs". www.va.gov. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
- ^ "Thomas Jacob Leinenkugel: Executive Profile & Biography - Bloomberg". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
- ^ "Jake Leinenkugel Appointed to Lead New VA Commission". Executive Gov. 2018-07-25. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
- ^ Sisk, Richard (2018-07-26). "Trump Names Controversial Adviser to Head VA Mental Health Commission". Military.com. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
- ^ HERALD, THE (7 August 2017). "Jake Leinenkugel retiring as president of brewing company". La Crosse Tribune. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
- ^ Seifert, Sarah (27 July 2018). "Jake Leinenkugel: New VA group getting in touch with veterans, finding non-drug treatments". Chippewa Herald. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
- ^ "Community Board Leinenkugel". www.marshfieldclinic.org. Retrieved 2019-07-15.