BENRUS’ Feroce Joins World War II Foundation’s Board of Directors
Thursday, July 09, 2015
Giovanni Feroce, Chairman and CEO of BENRUS, has joined the World War II Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Feroce is a U.S. Army combat veteran and will help the Foundation in educating future generations about the stories and experiences of those from the World War II generation. The Foundation also produces military documentary films that often air on PBS affiliates around the world.
“The World War II Foundation is honored to have Giovanni Feroce join our board of directors," said Tim Gray, Chairman of the World War II Foundation. "Having met personally with Giovanni and corresponded with him often, I came to understand quickly how important preserving the legacy of the personal stories of veterans was to him. It’s a great fit for us and we welcome Giovanni’s enthusiasm and his addition to a board that is already global in scope and very proactive in its efforts to preserve the stories of the WWII generation.”
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BENRUS’ Military Roots
BENRUS is a lifestyle brand based out of Providence that has roots in World War II, often drawing upon that heritage in its clothing and accessories.
Also, Feroce served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and was at one time a Ground Operations Officer and Interagency Operations Officer at U.S. Central Command.
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