Watch: Evans, an ‘Empowering Leader’ in Texas, Is Recognized as Defense Community Champion

April 11, 2024
Defense Communities National Summit | Defense Community Champions | On Base

Jana Evans, San Antonio Area Manager for Soldiers’ Angels, was named a 2023-2024 Defense Community Champion by the Association of Defense Communities during this week’s Defense Communities National Summit. Evans was presented with her award by Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas).

Watch Evans’ video story.

Elizabeth Hartman, commander of American Legion Post 539 in Eastern North Carolina, and Mary Jane Jernigan from the Chesapeake Science & Security Corridor in Maryland were named national Champions, too. ADC and Navy Federal Credit Union also recognized 13 local Defense Community Champions.

The Defense Community Champions program, sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union, recognizes individuals who make a difference on local installations, in communities and across local governments and industry.

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April 11, 2024
Defense Communities National Summit | Defense Community Champions | On Base

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