U.S. Army Veteran Robert Thomas continues role
as national president for second straight year
WASHINGTON,
July 1,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of
America – the nation's premier nonprofit of choice for disabled
Veterans, their families, and caregivers – today announced
that U.S. Army veteran and Cleveland native Robert
Thomas will remain its national president – the
organization's highest elected office. Thomas was re-elected to
serve a second term by PVA's Board of Directors during the
organization's 78th Annual Convention in Minneapolis, MN. Along with PVA's Executive
Committee, Thomas will begin his new term on July 1.
President Thomas expressed his gratitude and
commitment to PVA's mission stating, "I am honored to continue my
role as national president of Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Together, with our dedicated Executive Committee, we are steadfast
in our commitment to advocating for and empowering veterans with
spinal cord injuries and diseases, like MS and ALS, across the
nation. With one-year as national president now under my belt, I am
eager to take what I have learned and started to implement more
positive change and impact in the months ahead."
Joining President Thomas on PVA's Executive
Committee for FY2025 are eight distinguished veterans who bring a
wealth of experience and dedication to their roles:
- U.S. Air Force veteran Tammy Jones, national senior vice
president
- U.S. Navy veteran Tom
Wheaton, national treasurer
- U.S. Air Force veteran Josue Cordova, national vice
president
- U.S. Army veteran Lawrence "Louie"
Mullins, national vice president
- U.S. Air Force veteran Ken Ness, national vice
president
- U.S. Army veteran Anne
Robinson, national vice president
- U.S. Air Force veteran Marcus Murray, national
secretary
- U.S. Marine Corps veteran Charles Brown, immediate past
president
"We are delighted to announce the re-election of
Robert Thomas Jr. and all the
incoming members of our Executive Committee," said Carl Blake, CEO of PVA. "Each are incredibly
talented and possess a passion for PVA. With their dedication and
leadership, PVA will surely continue its mission of supporting and
empowering paralyzed veterans across the country."
As part of the election, Marcus Murray was re-elected to the Executive
Committee as national secretary thereby replacing Louie Mullins, who is now serving his first term
as national vice president. In another PVA first is former national
vice president Tammy Jones, who just
became PVA's first woman to serve as national senior vice
president.
To learn more about President Thomas and PVA's
executive committee visit PVA.org/Leadership.
About Paralyzed Veterans of
America
Paralyzed Veterans of America is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit and the only congressionally chartered Veterans Service
Organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of
veterans with spinal cord injury or diseases. The organization
ensures veterans receive the benefits earned through service to our
nation; monitors their care in VA spinal cord injury units; and
funds research and education in the search for a cure and improved
care for individuals with paralysis.
As a life-long partner and advocate for
veterans and all people with disabilities, PVA also develops
training and career services, works to ensure accessibility in
public buildings and spaces, and provides health and rehabilitation
opportunities through sports and recreation. With more than 70
offices and 33 chapters, Paralyzed Veterans of America serves
veterans, their families, and their caregivers in all 50 states,
the District of Columbia, and
Puerto Rico. Learn more at
PVA.org.
Contact: Oname Thompson
OnameT@PVA.org
(703) 864-5980 Cell
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