Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2024: JACK DYER ‘J.D.’ CROUCH II

Following a long and distinguished diplomatic and national security career that included leadership roles in the public and private sectors, Crouch became the USO’s 23rd president and CEO in 2014.

The USO, which receives about $200 million in contributions annually, works in more than 250 locations throughout the world and serves 4.5 million service members and their families. In addition to its well-known entertainment tours, the USO provides care packages to troops, transition assistance to service members and spouses, and airport travel assistance. In 2023 the USO opened its first ship-based center aboard the USS George H.W. Bush.

Crouch formerly served as CEO of defense contractor QinetiQ North America. He was a deputy national security adviser in the George W. Bush administration, U.S. ambassador to Romania in 2004 and 2005, and assistant secretary of defense in international security policy from 2001 to 2003.

Crouch also serves in the pro bono role of senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He has bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees in international relations from the University of Southern California.