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Angel Shuford Appointed President of National Invest In Veterans Week®: A New Era of Veteran Entrepreneurship

In a historic leadership transition, Angel Shuford has been officially appointed as the President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of National Invest In Veterans Week® (NIVW), marking a new era of expansion, economic empowerment, and legacy-building for veteran entrepreneurs.

Her appointment comes as LTC Rickey L. Pope (Ret.), the outgoing President and Co-Founder, steps down after years of distinguished leadership. Under his tenure, NIVW evolved from a grassroots initiative into a congressionally recognized movement dedicated to highlighting the impact of veteran-owned businesses.

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🫡 Meet the Team

  • LTC Rickey L. Pope USA, Ret.

    CO-FOUNDER | Retired Army Veteran, Retired Firefighter

  • Jim Freeman of The Five Satins

    GRAMMY Hall of Famer | Brand Ambassador

  • Pastor Ron Henson

    Social Impact Advisor | Navy Veteran

  • Jeff Shuford

    CO-FOUNDER | Iraq War Veteran & Military Spouse

  • Drayton Florence

    CO-FOUNDER | NFL Veteran & Military Brat

  • Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC

    Trademark Attorney | Veteran IP Advocate

  • Angel Shuford, REALTOR®, MRP

    Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Army Veteran

  • CPT Sherman WIlliams, USA, Ret.

    Advisor | Retired Army Veteran

  • Brandon Sugar

    Legacy UX/UI Designer | Army Veteran

  • Mike Bicek

    Creative Director | Army Veteran

  • Private Jewel

    Co-Founders Pup | Biewer Terrier

  • Lonnell McCall I

    Sr. Spokesperson | Retired Navy Veteran

  • Celeste Everett

    Legacy IT Consultant | Army Veteran

  • Lonnell McCall II

    Jr. Spokesperson | Military Brat

  • Christopher B. Mueller

    Lead Video Spokesperson | Veteran Advocate