Michael Wilson named executive director of VFW National Home for Children

The Board of Trustees of the VFW National Home for Children has selected Michael Wilson as its new executive director. Wilson succeeds Fred Puffenberger, who retired in October 2021.

Wilson is a retired Army National Guard Command Sergeant Major with many years of leadership experience in civilian and military organizations. He most recently was the CEO and principal consultant for Pro Leader Consulting LLC, supporting non-profit agencies and organizations in organizational leadership and development.

Wilson is a veteran of Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom and has spent much of his time over the last several years working with veterans and veteran organizations in efforts to increase veteran services and support throughout the state.

“Veterans and their families are often underserved, and the issues they face while transitioning home can be difficult,” Wilson said. “It has been my passion to support them and increase awareness of their needs within our communities.”

Wilson holds a bachelor of arts degree in general studies with a focus on business and organizational development from Spring Arbor University and was the Distinguished Graduate of the Lou Holtz Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Trine University in May of 2021. He is also a graduate of the United States Army Sergeant Major Academy.

“It’s an honor for me to be selected for this opportunity,” Wilson said. “I have worked with the VFW National Home on many occasions and know this place is magical. It has helped so many families over its 96 years, and I am proud to be able to bring my talents to the team.”

The VFW National Home for Children has been a place of healing, support, and refuge for families and children of veterans, military, VFW, and Auxiliary members since 1925. The National Home is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports the needs of these families and children challenged with transition, reintegration, and other issues creating disadvantages to sustainable living in the community.

Located in Eaton Rapids, the National Home is a unique, comprehensive program that is predominantly funded by individuals and organizations (such as the VFW, its Auxiliaries) as well as businesses and corporations that support veteran causes. For more information, call toll-free at (800) 424-8360 or visit www.vfwnationalhome.org.

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