Keith L Craig

Keith L. Craig[1] is an Entertainment Executive that is

currently working in Burbank, California, at Walt Disney Studios managing

Central Division theatrical sales and distribution for Walt Disney Studios

Motion Pictures in 20 theatrical demographic market areas, primarily

responsible for ensuring the prompt and timely delivery of film to

exhibitors and the accurate execution of administrative and logistical

oversight required to do so.

Prior to his current engagements, Keith Craig served 32 years in the US

Army, retiring as a Sergeant Major. His time in service took him around the

world where he served in 6 combat campaigns, conducted humanitarian and

natural disaster operations, played professional football and oversaw the

creation of senior enlisted training programs.In addition to his primary

duties at Disney, Craig is President of the company's Diversity Resource

Group SALUTE, charged with supporting military veterans employed by the

studio, helping them integrate, strengthen and grow their careers and

provide a sense of community within the organization.Sergeant Major Craig

retired after serving his twilight tour as the 12th Senior Enlisted Advisor

to the Commander and The Exchange CEO, of the Army & Air Force Exchange

Service, AAFES, for Europe and South West Asia Region.

The Exchange at the time was the 47th largest retail organization in the

U.S. with annual revenue of $10B, employing more than 43,000 civilians on

military installations throughout the 50 states, five U.S. territories, and

more than 30 countries. In Europe, the Middle East, Central and Southwest

Asia, the Exchange employed an additional 6,500 civilians spread-out over

1,100 facilities located throughout 21 countries.

Craig served as the liaison between the Exchange leadership and 500,000

soldiers, airmen, sailors, marines, DOD civilians, and authorized patrons.

Craig is the ambassador of the Exchange in Europe & Southwest Asia Region,

providing essential support to war fighters, enhancing expeditionary

capabilities, and interacting with highest strategic levels within the

Department of Defense and the U.S. State Department

In Operation Enduring Freedom,[3] SGM Craig served as Support Operation

Sergeant Major for Sustainment Brigade providing Direct Supply support and

Services t to US and Coalition forces operating in Afghanistan Theater.Craig

has also recently started LA Dolce Vita Entertainment, a firm dedicated to

connecting, supporting and facilitating introductory talent from diverse and

underrepresented communities in their entertainment careers. He is also the

co-owner of the Granville Restaurant in Pasadena.