THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of Communications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 9, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House and Joining Forces honored six individuals at the White House as Champions of Change who are committed to helping military veterans. These individuals represent organizations and businesses who are working to improve the lives of veterans and military families by providing vital services or jobs to veterans.
 
The Champions of Change program was created as a part of President Obama’s Winning the Future initiative. Each week, a different issue is highlighted and groups of Champions, ranging from educators to entrepreneurs to community activists, are recognized for the work they are doing to better their communities.

Maurice Wilson is the co-founder and President/National Executive Director of National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. and a retired Master Chief petty Officer of the United States Navy. He along with retired Rear Admiral Ronne Froman co-founded NVTSI/REBOOT in January 2010. Troubled with the high unemployment, homelessness, high drug abuse and other issues associated with military-to-civilian reintegration, Wilson designed REBOOT, a three-week behavior-based military-to-civilian transition program designed to help returning service members/veterans/spouses successfully reintegrate back into civilian life after years of military service. Ronne Froman serves as Chair/CEO of NVTSI/REBOOT.
 
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Erin Hannigan
Associate Director
White House Office of Public Engagement