Business leader Eric Blumencranz joins the team guiding the future of The Museum of American Armor
Eric Blumencranz has been named an ex officio member of the Board of Trustees at the Museum of American Armor where a collection of over fifty operational armor vehicles pays tribute to the courage and valor of those who have defended our freedoms.
“With Eric’s appointment, our Armor Museum’s efforts continue to grow from strength to strength, reflecting our shared commitment to our mission of educating a new generation of Americans as to the sacrifice of those who came before them,” stated Lawrence Kadish, president and founder of the Armor Museum.
“I am honored to be part of a museum that has become a regional, national, and international destination for visitors who find an immersive experience of a conflict that continues to define our world,” stated Blumencranz. “We have a responsibility to tell that story as it was an era when freedom hung in the balance, saved by young adults who would become our parents and grandparents.”
An attorney, Mr. Blumencranz is a managing director at NFP, an Aon company, a global firm with a strong Long Island presence. A business management consulting firm, its areas of expertise include insurance, benefits, and wealth management. He is a past recipient of the “Person of the Year” by the Nassau County Law Enforcement Program, reflecting his sustained support of our local police departments. He is a graduate of the George Washington University School of Business and received his J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he concentrated on Estate and Tax Planning, Employee Benefits and Business Perpetuation Planning. Eric is Chair of the Nassau County Police Department Foundation, Vice Chair of Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro, a member of the Nassau County Law Enforcement Explorers board, and member of the Board of Advisors of Northwell Health System.
Colonel Jason Halloren (ret.), past deputy commandant at West Point and an Armor Museum trustee observed, “Eric brings to his role a shared passion for telling the story of America’s military heritage. He also recognizes that more than anything else, the Museum of American Armor is a crucial educational resource at a time when the teaching of history is being reduced in assigned class time.”
BIG NEWS!
Former West Point Deputy Commandant joins the board of The Museum of American Armor
Commack resident brings insight, experience, and vision to the Board.
Jason Halloren, former Deputy Commandant of the United States Military Academy at West Point, and a Commack resident, has been nominated to the board of The Museum of American Armor, whose extensive collection of historic military vehicles pays tribute to those Americans who have served to protect our freedoms.
“Mr. Halloren’s extraordinary military credentials, coupled with his passion for preserving our nation’s heritage, make him an important part of the Armor Museum’s future,” stated Lawrence Kadish, president and founder of the museum.
“The Museum of American Armor is a national treasure,” Mr. Halloren said. “Its collection of operational armor breathes life into every history lesson that instructs visitors on the courage, sacrifice, and valor of those who have worn our nation’s military uniform. I am truly honored to be welcomed to its board and to provide whatever assistance I can to ensure its future remains as vibrant and innovative as the past ten years since it first opened its doors.”
During his tour as Deputy Commandant at West Point, Mr. Halloren’s responsibilities were centered on the character and leadership development training of over 4400 cadets, future officers of the U.S. Army. He was also involved in meeting the academy’s various infrastructure needs, staffing, and fiscal responsibilities.
Michael D. Sapraicone, the Armor Museum’s Senior Trustee, stated, “We are honored and fortunate to have Jason join the Armor Museum’s board. He brings a wealth of experience in many of the key operational aspects of our institution as well as his recognition that, at the end of the day, we are an important educational destination for thousands of students across the region.”
Prior to his role at West Point, Mr. Halloren was Chief Executive Officer (Brigade Commander), 5th ROTC Brigade, United States Army Cadet Command (USACC) at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
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