News: Clark Co. – New
Highground Director (2020)
Transcriber:
stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Pettis, Weirauch
----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 29 Apr 2020
The Highground Veterans Memorial Park is proud to announce the appointment of
Chris Pettis as its new executive director.
Pettis comes to The Highground with a wealth of knowledge, an extensive military
background, and leadership experience.
“We are very excited for Chris to join The Highground team,” said Gary Weirauch,
vice chair of The Highground Board of Directors. “Chris’ natural leadership
qualities really impressed us during the interview process. We also learned that
PTSD has personally impacted Chris’ life, which we strongly feel will give him
the ability to relate to our veterans.”
Pettis, a graduate of Eau Claire Memorial High School, enlisted in the United
States Marine Corps shortly after high school. During his 23-year career as a
Marine, he held several positions including field radio operator,
electronicoptical repair technician, instructor and ordnance chief. He was
stationed at numerous bases in the U.S., including 29 Palms, Calif., and Camp
Lejeune, NC. He deployed to Somalia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Kuwait and
Iraq.
Upon retirement as a master sergeant in 2014, Chris, his wife Bonnie, son
Austin, and daughter Myrisa, moved from Jacksonville, N.C., to Osseo, while
their oldest daughter Morgan moved to California after college graduation.
Pettis started a new career in the mining industry where he operated a shovel
before advancing to jobsite foreman, a position he held for the last three
years.
“I feel blessed to be a part of something so special. I can still remember how I
felt the first time I attended a stone ceremony, seeing what The Highground
means to other veterans and their families,” Pettis said. “I’m fortunate to work
with a staff that is passionate about supporting The Highground mission. I
especially look forward to meeting the dedicated volunteers and donors who are
so vital to our success. Without them, there is no us.”
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