Regional Development Director

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ReGroup Foundation was founded in May 2015 when Army Ranger veteran Antonio Ruiz and his partner Stephanie Solton; the mother of an Air Force A10 crew chief, decided it was time to do something about the alarming statistics surrounding our veterans. Specifically, they aimed to stop the suicide rates and homelessness so they went to work researching the problems and interviewing homeless veterans. What they discovered was that there are many smaller issues that lead to the bigger problems. They also discovered there are many great veteran non profits doing amazing things; however, there are clear gaps. One of the biggest gaps is providing the transitioning veterans a place to live while they take the time to explore their options, develop, and deploy a sound transition plan.

http://regroup4vets.com/

This is a volunteer position (pro-bono).

This person is the super glue of the Foundation as they are the one that connects members, the Board, the workers at the facilities, and the communities. This person will actively make connections to bring "it" all together by being the boots on the ground, meeting with farmers, ranchers, doctors, lawyers, colleges, and politicians and departments heads from the DOD & VA on the Foundation’s behalf to accomplish the Foundation’s mission.

• Provides leadership to the Board and all advisors.
• Creates and oversees the application process for members to come to ReGroup Ranches.
• Serves as Chair of the Transition Team
• Serves as member on the Board Development, Finance, Marketing/PR, Therapies, Career, Business, Project Development, and Document Review committees.
• Locates new facility locations and works with regional executive director to evaluate and develop business plan to present to the board & committee members. Once approved, brings them online.
• Researches, proposes, develops, executes, and monitors the 18 month 3 Phase Transition Programs provided at each location.
• Using guidance from Advisors, will seek out and develop collaborative partnerships with other non-profits to create new or implement existing programs and services to compliment ReGroups Transition Program.
• Gives Facilities reports at Board Meetings.