Dallas,
TX,
January
14,
2025
–(PR.com)– Sons
of
the
Flag
(SOTF),
as
leading
non-profit
organizations
supporting
burn
survivors
and
advancing
burn
treatment,
announced
the
appointment
of
Johnnie
Yellock
II
as
its
new
Chief
Executive
Officer,
effective,
January
6,
2025.
Yellock
will
work
alongside
outgoing
CEO
Sherry
Whidby
throughout
January
ensuring
a
smooth
transition.
“We
are
thrilled
to
welcome
Johnnie
Yellock
II
as
the
new
CEO
of
Sons
of
the
Flag,”
said
Michael
Pettis,
Chair
of
the
SOTF
Board
of
Directors.
“His
profound
understanding
of
our
mission,
combined
with
his
leadersship
experience
and
personal
commitment
to
serving
others,
makes
him
the
ideal
leader
to
guide
our
organization
into
its
next
phase
of
growth.”
Having
served
our
Nation
as
a
Special
Operator,
wounded
in
combat,
Yellock
brings
a
unique
perspective
and
powerful
dedication
to
the
role.
His
appointment
signals
SOTF’s
commitment
to
advancing
its
mission
while
expanding
its
impact
of
revolutionizing
burn
care
and
supporting
burn
survivors
and
their
families.
“I’m
both
honored
and
humbled
to
lead
Sons
of
the
Flag
and
build
upon
the
strong
foundation
established
under
Sherry
Whidby’s
leadership
and
sustained
by
phenomenal
donors,”
said
Yellock.
“Our
mission
is
vital
to
those
currently
living
with
the
effects
of
burns
and
will
positively
impact
the
lives
of
those
500,000/year
who
will
require
treatment.
The
demand
is
immense,
and
we’re
committed
to
serving
those
in
need.”
About
Sons
of
the
Flag
Sons
of
the
Flag
is
a
non-profit
organization
committed
to
supporting
military,
first
responder,
and
civilian
burn
survivors
through
funding
for
innovative
research,
treatment,
and
education.
The
organization
works
to
revolutionize
burn
care
and
provide
resources
for
those
impacted
by
burn
injuries.
For
more
information,
visit
www.sonsoftheflag.org.