John Sigmon has joined The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) as its new chief human resources officer.

Sigmon previously served as chief HR officer at AARP. He has also held HR roles at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Federal Election Commission, Government Accountability Office, and the Library of Congress.

“Our people are the heart and soul of HJF,” President and CEO Joseph Caravalho Jr. said. “With his vast experience in leading world-class teams and his dedication to fostering innovation and excellence, John will leverage our talented men and women for both individual and organizational success. I expect he will soon make HJF the organization of choice for talented professionals wishing to make a difference for the good of our nation’s warfighters.”