Homes for Our Troops Welcomes Ken Preston, Former Sergeant Major of the Army, as its New President

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Feb 14, 2012, 09:00 ET

TAUNTON, Mass., Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Homes for Our Troops (www.homesforourtroops.org), a national non-profit organization dedicated to building specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans, through its Board of Directors today announced that, following seven years of leading this great organization, John S. Gonsalves, Founder and President, will be stepping aside. Ken Preston, former Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA), will now lead as President of Homes for Our Troops, effective immediately.

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"This leadership change is one the Board of Directors sees as a positive move as the organization looks forward to advancing its 100 More…Homes for Our Troops campaign," said General Richard A. Cody (Ret.), Chairman of the Board of Directors for Homes for Our Troops. "We are very proud of the 108 homes that Homes for Our Troops has delivered to our severely injured veterans under the vision, guidance, and leadership of John Gonsalves. We remain committed to restoring freedom and independence to our service members who have suffered life-altering injuries as a result of fighting for our security."

"We could not have achieved this important milestone if not for the many citizen donors who have made building each home possible. We appreciate your continued support as we fully set our plans to build 100 More…Homes for Our Troops."

"We thank John Gonsalves for his years of selfless service to Homes for Our Troops and wish him well. We welcome Ken Preston as our new President. We are confident he is the right leader at the right time in the history of this organization to bring Homes for Our Troops to new heights of service to our brave men and women in uniform."

About Homes for Our Troops: Homes for Our Troops is a national non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Taunton, Mass. founded by John Gonsalves in 2004. Homes for Our Troops mission is to build specially adapted homes for service members who have been severely injured in combat operations since September 11, 2001. All homes are built at no cost to the veteran through the generous support of individuals, foundations, and corporate contributors. Homes for Our Troops has received a Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator.

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