Our military is a place of pride and tradition. A place where standards are high, discipline is strong, and leaders are born.
The men and women of our military represent a spirit of honor and accomplishment. The values learned there make us a better town and better country.
Michael Madon reflects those values. A Bronze Star recipient, Michael has been living in Wellesley for nearly eight years, where he and his family are active members of the community. He is the proud father of two daughters, both proud Hunnewell Hawks. A retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, Michael served for nearly 25 years, including command and operational roles in the 82nd Airborne Division, and later in senior leadership positions within the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Intelligence Community as a member of the Senior Executive Service.
Michael also proudly served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan.
Today, The Wellesley Celebrations Committee, a standing committee of the Select Board, Town of Wellesley honorsMichael Madon as a Grand Marshal.
Michael Madon has had amazing career and received many awards.
In recognition of his service, Michael was awarded the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal – the Intelligence Community’s highest award. In addition, he received the US Department of the Treasury’s Distinguished Service Award.
He is currently an Operating Advisor for TZP Group, a private equity firm focused on investing in lower-middle market technology & business services and consumer products. He also serves on the Advisory Boards of Cyabra, a social threat intelligence company, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a nonpartisan research institute focusing on national security and foreign policy.
Michael has and continues to contribute to improving the national security of the United States. He served as a member of the Department of Energy’s Innovation Working Group from2019-2022. In this role, he helped provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on the Administration’s energy policies and economic and national security policy.
Just a few miles from Wellesley, in the towns of Lexington and Concord, a revolution was born. Patriots came together for this most momentous event.
Today we come together to celebrate patriots like Michael Madon.
Thank you, Michael, you make our town proud.