Phillip G. Johnson Recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Business Management

    PALM CITY, FL, December 12, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Phil Johnson, Founder / CEO of Hope for U.S. Veterans L.L.C., has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in business management.

Mr. Johnson's expertise includes program development, people management, and instilling the purpose of successful Veterans within local communities. At the helm of the premier training center that provides career internship opportunities, customized learning plans, counseling services through local Vet Centers, support groups, and fitness programs. His partner, Atlantis University / AU, voted as one of the Top 10 Veteran Friendly Schools by GI Jobs and also a certified Yellow Ribbon School, work together to provide a successful VA Certified (CNP) Certified Network Professional Program, that is delivered by highly qualified and certified professors to instruct Veterans, and implement the CNP course which consists of Introduction to Microsoft, COMPTIA A+, N+, S+, CCNA (Cisco), and soft skills including interviewing, resume writing, communication, time management and more. Each course includes testing for the certifications. Together, they are providing the opportunity for our nation's Veterans to move forward with the ability to provide financial security in their personal, family, and corporate lives. Mr. Johnson is excited by the response of both his partnerships and affiliate employers working with the graduates of the program.

As Founder of Hope for U.S. Veterans L.L.C., Mr. Johnson has more than 35 years of experience in the worlds of business, the military and innovation. He has been a pioneer on several fronts, and began his career as a supplier for such companies as Unisys, Hercules, Morton Thiokol, and NASA. He has worked with Ikano Communications as one of the hosts for the 2002 Olympics and with Enterasys Networks, where he provided leadership in the construction of a 90-megabit wireless network along the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, including a complete wireless connection for the Utah State Capital building, congressional and senate offices, governor's mansion etc. for the honorable Mike Leavitt, Former Governor of Utah and Former Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency. Mr. Johnson even filled the demanding role of host for the Novell Brain Share program in its pursuit to become a leading provider of infrastructure software. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Cannon Walters Foundation and Green Thumb. He is currently also serving as a member of the PAC Board for Atlantis University / AU. He is an Honorably Discharged / Disabled Veteran of the United States Air Force.

Mr. Johnson attributes his success to having strong faith and beliefs, a supportive family, strong mentors, worthwhile goals, a positive mental never-give-up attitude, and his belief in the concept of the dream, the struggle, and the victory. He also believes in Sam Walton's concept of 'Doing something and completing it every day.' Most of all, Mr. Johnson feels that it is important to have a plan and to follow that plan. He became involved in his profession due to a challenge given by Dr. Biden and First Lady Michelle Obama, to help place veterans, and also because it was his passion and dream to create a job placement company. He has taken this plan one step farther. His goal is to also work with and provide the same opportunities for homeless Veterans. Mr. Johnson has partnered his company with such Organizations as: H2H (Heroes 2 Hired), EPO, and ESGR. Companies he is affiliated with are Dell Inc. MIRATEK Corp., Avid Technologies, Kelly Engineering and many other Fortune companies to help provide employment opportunities for graduates (Veterans) of the program. Mr. Johnson's plans to expand his company's services have already come to fruition; two more states are on tap to begin implementing the program in the early spring of 2013.

Looking ahead, he plans to open four more offices in the next two years -- and his long term goal is to offer offices in every state.

For more information about Hope for U.S. Veterans, go to the website at www.hopeforusveterans.com for Affiliation and partnership opportunities; please contact Mr. Johnson at [email protected] or [email protected] .

About Worldwide Who's Who
With over 500,000 members representing every major industry, Worldwide Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Worldwide Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies, making them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services.

Worldwide Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third-party endorsement of their accomplishments, and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

For more information, please visit http://www.worldwidewhoswho.com.

Contact:
Ellen Campbell
Director, Media Relations
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