NVTI staff member Armando Atencio was recently honored by Colorado Governor Bill Owens with an appointment to the Colorado Board of Veterans' Affairs.

"For generations veterans have made great sacrifices for the protection of our liberties. Their honorable service for this country deserves great respect and admiration," said Owens. "I am confident Armando Atencio will work hard to address the needs of Colorado's veterans."

Armando's career has included positions as manager of the department of social services under Denver Mayor Bill McNichols and as executive director of the Colorado Department of Social Services in the administration of Gov. Dick Lamm. He was a classroom trainer for NVTI for several years before semi-retiring. He currently monitors NVTI's LES eLearning course and coordinates program planning and training evaluation activities.

Armando served in the U.S. Army and is a member of The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, the Retired Enlisted Association and the Genealogical Society of Hispanic America.

The board studies issues concerning veterans and makes recommendations of programs that will better their situations. The board also administers the Veterans' Trust Fund, which awards and monitors special grants. Board members must be veterans who have been honorably discharged.

We at NVTI are very proud of Armando! Congratulations!