The COMMIT Foundation is thrilled to once again partner with the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund and the Stanford Graduate School of Business, to award scholarships to six deserving veterans attending the Stanford Graduate School of Business Ignite Program for Post 9/11 veterans.

The Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund is an organization inspired by Colonel John McHugh who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2010 after 24 years of service in the US Army. The loss of a soldier, husband, father and friend inspired a group of patriotic West Point classmates to honor John by supporting veterans, their spouses and children who are in need of financial support to further education.

Nearly 40 talented veterans from all military branches are selected to attend the Stanford GSB Ignite Program, a 4-week general management certification program in innovation and entrepreneurship. COMMIT has been a proud partner of this program since it teamed with Stanford to build the first course offering in 2014. Veteran participants receive instruction from the best professors Stanford GSB has to offer, and participate in project-based work to propel their business innovation. In addition to course instruction, COMMIT’s Johnny Mac Fellows will receive career advising, visits to local Bay Area companies, and sessions with hiring managers. COMMIT will continue to support these outstanding vets post-program. The COMMIT Foundation is proud to work with these six outstanding Johnny Mac Fellows in 2016: Orin Brown, Reynaldo Trevino, Richard Walsh, James Hochstetler, Trevor Prophet and Sean McCormick.