An Army veteran, O'Kelly brings 25 years of
professional experience to the nonpartisan advocacy group giving
veterans a unified voice
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 7, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Mission Roll Call, a national nonprofit dedicated
to providing a unified voice for veterans, proudly announces the
appointment of Shane O'Kelly as the
new Chair of its Board of Directors. O'Kelly, president and CEO of
Advance Auto Parts, brings a wealth of leadership experience and a
deep commitment to supporting military veterans.
In his role as Chair of the Board of Directors, O'Kelly will
provide strategic guidance and oversight to Mission Roll Call,
leveraging his extensive corporate background and military
experience to advance the organization's mission of advocating for
policies that benefit veterans and military families across the
nation.
"O'Kelly has a wealth of strategic business experience, while
also knowing firsthand what it means to serve and transition from
active duty to civilian life. He will be an invaluable asset to
Mission Roll Call, and we are ecstatic to have him on the team,"
stated Jim Whaley, CEO of Mission
Roll Call and 20-year U.S. Army veteran. "His unique skill set and
strong leadership will help shape the vision and strategic
direction of the organization."
O'Kelly supports Advance's longstanding commitment to supporting
veterans through charitable initiatives and veteran hiring. Prior
to Advance, he was the CEO of HD Supply, Interline Brands,
PetroChoice, and AH Harris. A United States
Military Academy at West Point alumnus, O'Kelly also served
for seven years in the U.S. Army, completing numerous deployments
with the 1st Cavalry Division and the 325th Airborne.
"It is a privilege to have the opportunity to be part of Mission
Roll Call given how important its mission is to our veterans. I'm
honored to work with Mission Roll Call to advocate on veterans'
behalf with prevalent issues like veteran suicide and healthcare
access," said O'Kelly. "It is our job to ensure the men and women
who enlisted to serve our country know they are supported, and will
have their voice heard, even after their service ends."
For more information about Mission Roll Call, including its
current objectives and opportunities to get involved, please visit
https://missionrollcall.org/.
About Mission Roll Call
Mission Roll Call is the first of its kind: a national,
nonpartisan, and apolitical movement dedicated to giving a voice to
America's veterans and their families. We provide our community
with the opportunity to speak on the issues that matter most to
them. Partnering with a network of veterans, their families,
supporters, and veteran service organizations, we advocate for
positive change in the lives of all veterans.
Through innovative polling, direct outreach, and media
appearances, Mission Roll Call gathers and delivers the unfiltered
and unbiased voice of veterans and their supporters across America.
By fostering an inclusive and supportive community, Mission Roll
Call works tirelessly to improve the lives of veterans and their
families. To learn more, visit missionrollcall.org or
@missionrollcall.
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