A Son's Courageous Quest to Restore Dignity for Our Veterans | feat. Gino Johnson
Lisa Gardner is joined by Gino Johnson, CEO of Champions for Veterans, to discuss his inspiring mission to help veterans secure the benefits they deserve.
After witnessing his father's 17-year struggle to receive proper VA compensation, Gino created an organization dedicated to educating and empowering veterans through their benefits process.
Hear a deeply personal story of family, service, and commitment as Gino discusses the challenges veterans face transitioning to civilian life, the critical importance of understanding their unique skills, and how his organization is changing lives one veteran at a time. From navigating VA claims to addressing mental health challenges, this episode offers a compelling look at supporting those who have sacrificed for our country.
Also in this episode:
- Personal Motivation: Gino was inspired to start Champions for Veterans after witnessing his father's 17-year struggle to receive proper VA benefits, missing out on over $600,000 in potential support.
- Veterans' Transition Challenges: Many veterans struggle to translate their military skills to corporate environments, facing communication and leadership style differences.
- VA Benefits Impact: Proper VA benefits can be life-changing, potentially providing medical coverage, financial support, and educational opportunities for veterans and their families.
- Servant Leadership: Gino emphasizes cultivating leadership by giving team members opportunities to grow, providing training, and offering constructive feedback.
- Holistic Support: The organization focuses on more than just financial benefits, addressing mental health challenges like PTSD and supporting veterans' overall well-being.
- Technology Solution: Champions for Veterans developed the VA Claim Builder app to help veterans more easily navigate the benefits application process.
- Mission-Driven Approach: The organization aims to help 100,000 veterans this year, with a long-term goal of simplifying and improving the veterans' benefits system.
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Connect With Gino Johnson
Email at gino@championsforveterans.com.
If you're a Veteran or know a Veteran, download our comprehensive guide to determining your eligibility for VA Disability Benefits here (https://www.championsforveterans.com/comprehensiveguide) and join our new platform, VA Claim Builder, to get started building your claim. https://vaclaimbuilder.com
About Lisa Gardner
Lisa Gardner is a corporate real estate thought leader and co-founder of OMS Strategic Advisors, LLC, focusing on real estate, strategy, and workforce development. With over 25 years of experience, she drives profitability by optimizing human capital, leading diversity initiatives, and crafting covrporate strategies. She has managed national accounts for Fortune 500 companies like Wal-Mart and AT&T, and revitalized multicultural marketing for JCPenney. Lisa serves on the Executive Board of SMU's Cox School of Business and contributes to DCEO Magazine. She is active in her community at Gateway Church and lives in Plano, Texas, with her husband and two children.
A Son's Courageous Quest to Restore Dignity for Our Veterans | feat. Gino Johnson
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