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.
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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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