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| EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT, AFRICA OPERATIONS |
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| NELSON YIGA born in Kampala, Uganda is an accomplished American Congressional award- Recipient. Nelson's work in the area of charity exceeds two decades of fund raising, musical performance, and personal donations to various organizations in the US and Uganda. Nelson is presently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical-Biology at Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, and Texas. He obtained a Diploma in Electronic Computer Engineering Technology, Diploma in Journalism in 1992 from a scholarship by Munnakatemba Newspaper in Uganda, Advanced Level Certificate of Education in 1989 from St. Francis College Mengo in Uganda. Nelson is the father of three (3) wonderful boys - Prince Andrew Lord Yiga, Prince Nelson Featherstonehaugh Yiga and Prince Ethan Michael Yiga. Nelson worked as a theater Actor with support, direction and mentoring from famous writer Christopher Mukiibi and the Theatrikos in Uganda.
In 1992 Nelson composed two musicals for the Theatrikos and Kayaayu film players while juggling studentship at St. Francis College Mengo as well as internship at the Munnaketemba Newspaper (Uganda's national daily newspaper). In the one (1) year internship role he became a freelance writer for several newspapers including THE DRUM of Kenya Nelson's passion was theater music even when was was involved in music. Concentrating on singing and pursuing that direction. In 1993 in the company of forty-three (43) other Ugandans, he landed in the US on a Cultural Exchange Arrangement. Nelson's accolades include fund raising events through arranged performances with his band the Brown Lions for the Houston Seven AIDS charities through the Texas Medical Center, Houston Holocaust Museum. He has worked with Stars like Calvin Owens, Gerald Grey, and Bushwick Bill. Nelson has appeared in two movies. With that involvement he was invited to a dinner function organized by Icon Factory hosting Dave Mathews and Sleep Eaters by USA Network. Critics of the American Health Journal the sponsors of the fund raisings for the Houston seven Aids Charities stated as follows: ".his music works and philanthropy desires display considerable intellectual complexity, and do not shrink the downbeat implications of their anthropological treatment of the poor and poverty milieu. weather in America or Africa or any other continent." A friend described "Nelson Yiga as a giver and a moralist. He is sometimes guilty of over-giving - underlying charitable venues by charitable diction - though the two become |
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| more organically integrated as his work progresses; and in the second respect of what one might call an over-scrupulousness on the part of his character and his perceived attitude towards those in in need.These, however,are merely the consequence of aspiration and conscience; and as more of Nelson’s work has appeared – and his reputation has grown – he has shown…a more coherent melding of exotic vision, ethics and moral giving either in a financial, spiritual, emotional or visual service.” In 2005, Nelson was recognized by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson (Texas) for his tireless efforts to end the war in Northern Uganda. This war saw the death and displacement of children, women and men for almost two decades by the Lord Resistance Army. Nelson also gained a spot on the Hermann Hospital’s wall of fame for giving extra ordinary service to patients and staff while he volunteered serving food with the “Famous Coffee Cart”. |
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| Another one of Nelson’s recognition is a Merit Award from Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma, in addition to being appointed to the United States National Business Advisory Council. Nelson received the Congressional Medal of Distinction in 2008 the highest medal given by the United States Congress. Nelson was invited and attended the last dinner of President George Walker Bush’s presidency. The 43rd President of the United States Of America George Walker Bush presented Nelson with a signed portrait and a letter of appreciation for his service. In February 2009, Governor Jeb Bush of Florida nominated Nelson to have his name engraved on the wall of the George H.W Bush (41st President of the United States of America) Presidential Library at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. |
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| EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT, US OPERATIONS |
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| Sam Blankson is known in the supply chain world as a man who believes that "If there is a better way to do it. Find it". Sam's goal in life is not just to make money but to make major memories as well. During his 16 years of leadership in supply chain, Sam is credited with leveraging technologies and innovative processes that have expedited major cost reductions in the supply chain business of the various organizations that he was at the time.. Sam received his B.S. degree at the University of London in Business Administration and Post Graduate Diploma degrees in Transportation from the University of London. U.K. His experience leading business ventures and his desire in people development are great assets he brings to this young organization many have seen as an angelic participant in the charitable world. Sam joined Piping Technologies & Products in Houston Texas as a Project Manager. During this period he maintained good customer relationship across the board. His scope of responsibilities prepared him for the direction of his career in the years ahead.Sam later moved on to work for companies such as TNT North America as an Operations Manager, Hays IMS as the General Manager for US Operations, The Home Depot as General Manager and Watts Water Technologies Inc as the Director for North America Operations. Sam's management skills have become almost legendary throughout the years . His collaborative leadership style has given him great respect and recognition by not only his subordinates but his peers in the industry as well. Sam's pursuit to change and streamline the various organizations that he the distribution, warehousing or inventory group, one thing was evident. The love and respect for his group. His great mentoring is felt throughout the industry. The sector of any organization that was under Sam's leadership had to be the best performing. Sam's accolades include serving on the Home Depot Distribution Council in 2005; Leading his team to engineer the standardization and better loading practices that enabled a transportation savings for his company in excess of $4.5MSam and the founder (Prince Nelson Yiga) of the Life n Jesus International Foundation, met in 2001 when they both worked for a data records management company. Sam's respect for the founder and love brought them back together to share in this great dream of the founder to help make a difference in the world we so love. Sam believes that the only true kindness you can do is the kindness you do not expect any payback. Hence his readiness to Chair this great organization. |
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