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President, LTC Michael Mizell is a retired veteran of 21.5 years in the US Army Military Police Corps. As one of the early founding members of JCVA, Mike is serving his 3rd term as JCVA President from 2021- 2024. He is also the Founding Director of the Colonel’s Cup Foundation, a 501c3 partner of JCVA, a life member of American Legion Post 201, a member of VetBuds, Life Member of the DAV, and served one year, 2021, as GA VP for operations and outreach with the Birdwell Foundation before dedicating his efforts to helping veterans find solutions for their problems, regardless of the scope. Michael was also recently appointed to a special advisory committee, Veterans Empowerment Cmte, Fulton County Board of Commissioners and serves as Vice Chair, securing $2M in permanent budget funding for Fulton County Veterans in need. Michael is working with other support groups targeting the 95,000 plus homeless veterans identified by GA Veterans Services Commission with hopes of creating transitional housing , onsite benefit assistance, and resolution of veteran suicide prevention, career assistance and financial support to get veteran families back on their feet with meaningful inclusion in their communities.
Captain, JCVA Color Guard
Served in US Air Force from April, 1974 to March, 1979.
Upon discharge from the USAF, attended the University of Texas at Austin, earning Bachelor degrees in Accounting and MIS.
Following graduation, Keith spent a 35+ yr progressive career in the Information Technology field, working for or providing consulting services to many Fortune 500 companies, combining his accounting and MIS fields of study.
Following being aged out of his career field, Keith has been running a real estate redevelopment company, focused on reviving existing communities and neighborhoods, bringing increased quality of life to the neighbors, communities and localities, while at the same time increasing city/county tax revenues.
Keith has been a member of the JCVA since the early days. An active member of the JCVA Color Guard, now it’s leader.
Keith previously served as Secretary of the JCVA.
Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. John entered the Navy via the Navy ROTC Program at the University of Louisville. Graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a commission as an Ensign in the US Navy. Reported aboard the USS Dubuque (LPD-8), did three tours to Vietnam. Retired from after 20+ years in the Reserves.
Active member of the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association, American Legion, VETBUDS, Knights of Columbus St. Benedict’s Council 10633, Knights of Columbus Fr. Mychal Judge Assembly 3086.
Married 49+ years to wife Carol, 3 grown children and 8 grandchildren. Resident of Johns Creek, 25+ years.
