The Founder and CEO of Army Week Association

This week’s Monday spotlight is on our CEO and founder of Army Week Association, Christopher Page.

                                                   

    Growing up in New Jersey, he was surrounded by a father, grandfather, and a few uncles that served in the military. The majority of his lineage served in the US Army, most notably his grandfather who served on the USS Nevada at Normandy and an uncle that was a medic in the third wave that fateful June day in Normandy.  Following their lead, he chose to join the U.S. Army in 1993 saying, “I chose to join the Army because of  the history of selfless service in my family.” After enlisting in the Army, Page decided to focus on college and attended Seton Hall.  After graduating, Chris began a career in Finance and became the Manager of Citi Salutes, a U.S. based program designed to support military veterans and their families in communities across the country by promoting greater access to financial services that meet the unique needs of our military veterans and their families; supporting professional development, recruiting and mentoring programs; supporting community organizations that benefit military veterans and families; and providing a support network for retired and active-duty employees and those with deployed friends or relatives.

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          In early 2013, he left Citi because he wanted to start an organization that would help educate the public, as well as veterans, about the issues they face during the transition from service to civilian. With the increase in personnel returning from deployment, it is incredibly important to keep these issues in focus for the veteran, their families, and the public.  Chris also wanted to provide professional development, recruiting, and mentoring programs. “Once our veterans return home, one of the most important parts of the transition is to find a career in which they can succeed that also fits their individual skill set.”   In 2013, he and a few others decided to put all of these ideas together, and Army Week Association (AWA) was created. 

    Since Army Week Association launched, he has been hard at work compiling a team of dedicated individuals to help build  the organization, expand into new markets, and found Army Week NOLA.   Jen Wilson, COO of AWA and Founder of Army Week NOLA, says “Chris Page eats, sleeps, and bleeds the veteran cause. His integrity, passion, and commitment to the cause have inspired so many of us to come on board and help build the kind of organization he dreamt it to be. His effort and drive are tireless. The US Army was lucky to have him, and now the US Armed Forces Veterans could not possibly ask for a better advocate to be their voice. "

                                       

                      Chris Page (CEO) and Jen Wilson( COO) of Army Week Association

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