MCON Gameday, Part II
Reality Center + GWOT Memorial Foundation + Sr Enlisted Advisor + Avalon Action + Warrior Rising
CTV Crew,
I’m writing this on Veteran’s Day, and find myself once again struck by the wide range of man. From bickering with twitter bots to exploring the galaxy, we humans really can do it all.
And Veterans, more often than not, are the giants among us.
Thank you to each of you who has served - and to those of you who support them.
This week is our second installment of the MCON Gameday lineup — as a reminder, MCON is the nation’s largest celebration of military culture.
From national memorials to mental health advocates to entrepreneurs, this week’s lineup of veteran-leaders is packed with inspiration and meaning.
Thanks for taking the time to check this out.
Jonathan Chia (Reality Center): Jonathan Chia is an American entrepreneur, director, producer, philanthropist and Army combat veteran. He founded the Reality Center to provide technology that facilitates positive change for humanity. Our vision is for everyone in the world to have access to tools which improve their mental, physical and spiritual wellness.
Jennifer Ballou (Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation): Jennifer Ballou is a veteran, nonprofit leader, advocate and speaker focused on the art of resilience and joy. From overcoming trauma herself, to being hand picked to help stand up the Resilience Program for Fort Fort Bragg, NC - one of the largest installations in the Army - and ultimately at the Pentagon, in Washington DC, Jennifer today serves as Chief of Staff for the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation.
John Wayne Troxell (Fmr Sr Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff): John Wayne Troxell was the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Today, he is a brand ambassador and advisor to over a dozen organizations, including Hiring Our Heroes, Beaverfit USA, DownRange Supplements, Allied Forces Foundation, and more. This senior military leader is reinventing himself as a business operator and advisor, building his firm PME Hard Consulting.
Gregory Frey (Avalon Action Alliance): Greg is a leader in philanthropy and a veteran & military family advocate. He is the Vice President of Strategic Engagement and Partnerships for Avalon Action Alliance, a group that connects our nation’s veterans and first responders to life-changing care while removing barriers that prevent them from receiving support.
Benjamin Bunn (Warrior Rising): Ben is an Army veteran, performance advisor, business development leader, and small business owner. He founded Cigar City Crossfit in Tampa, FL, and supports a veterans through Warrior Rising, which empowers U.S. military veterans and their immediate family members by providing them opportunities to create sustainable businesses, perpetuate the hiring of fellow American veterans, and earn their future.
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