Wynnchurch appoints Anderson to executive advisory board

Wynnchurch Capital, a Rosemont-based middle-market private equity firm, announced retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Joe Anderson has joined its executive advisory board.

Anderson was most recently the deputy chief of staff operations, plans and training for the Department of the Army. His most recent assignments were as Commanding General XVIII Airborne Corps and Commander, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command and Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan.

Anderson's career with the U.S. Army spans over 38 years and includes leadership roles throughout the World. He has been afforded many unique professional experiences, and has commanded units from platoon to corps. Command assignments include: C Company, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 187th Infantry and various Ranger, Airborne and Infantry units.

He received his commission from the United States Military Academy at West Point.