Chris Ann Phillips, Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs CAO, Named Pittsburgh Veteran of the Year

Chris Ann Phillips has served the veteran community for more than 20 years.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, November 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Chris Ann Phillips², Chief Administrative officer of Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs¹ has been awarded the Pittsburgh Veteran of the Year by veteran-owned Military Friendly^® in a contest sponsored by Fort Pitt Capital Group.

Phillips was chosen from among six outstanding veterans through public online voting. Those candidates included another Guardian Angels’ staff member, Mr. Jack Wagner.

Chris Ann’s story will be highlighted in the April 2023 issue of G.I. Jobs Magazine³, which is distributed free to transitioning service members and veterans worldwide.

Chris Ann has been deeply involved in the veteran community for more than 20 years. Before joining Guardian Angels, Chris Ann established the military recruiting program for PNC Bank, and was the lead in creating the Community Mutt Strut. Chris Ann has served as a mentor for American Corporate Partners, and a recipient of the ESGR Patriot Award. She was a two-time finalist for the UA Chamber of Commerce’s Colonel Michael Endres Leadership Award and serves as the Director of Development for Pittsburgh Warrior Hockey.

Notified about the award, Chris Ann said: “I am honored to receive this award on behalf of all of us that serve our nation’s veterans. It is a privilege to be the voice of those in the veteran community, no matter the need. In my role at Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, I am blessed to be part of a mission that truly saves lives. My work is not done and as long as one veteran is in need, I will continue to serve”.

Phillips served in the United States Marine Corps from 1981 to 1985, separating as a Sergeant. Military Friendly will present the award to Chris Ann at this year’s Gala of Angels, a fundraising event to be held on December 7 in Pittsburgh.

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¹ https://www.medicalservicedogs.org
² https://www.medicalservicedogs.org/chris-ann-phillips-guardian-angels-medical-service-dogs-cao-named-pittsburgh-veteran-of-the-year/
³ https://www.gijobs.com/magazine