When Greg Bowman first learned about Hope For The Warriors, it wasn’t just the mission that resonated with him — it was who started it.
“I was drawn to the organization founded and led by military spouses,” said Bowman, senior vice president and chief strategy officer for Siemens Government Technologies. “I quickly realized there was a common thread between the two organizations. A big part of what we do is work for the U.S. federal government but also to help our veterans find their next chapter in life.”
That shared mission has kept Siemens Government Technologies closely tied to Hope For The Warriors for 15 years, offering everything from event sponsorships to direct support for mental health and medical expenses. Now, Bowman is deepening his commitment as a member of the organization’s board of directors.
Hope For The Warriors was founded at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Bowman said the group’s grassroots origin continues to define its work.
“They drive a bottom-up focus on the veteran, not just the individual who served in combat but also those who are currently serving and their family members and caregivers,” he said. “Hope For The Warriors has been a champion of helping those folks get what they need not only to survive, but to thrive.”
As a board member, Bowman helps shape strategic direction and ensure financial stewardship for the nonprofit that channels more than 92% of donations directly to programs.
“My personal focus is on the charitable side and giving for Hope, as well as their outreach to other major donors to see how we can further grow the organization’s ability to help veterans,” he said.
Bowman said when veterans and families contact Hope, they are quickly connected with a real person to understand their needs and guide them through available resources.
That one-on-one connection is core to Hope’s model. In addition to a national network of ambassadors, the organization has established specialized clinics, such as a mental health clinic near Camp Lejeune, developed in partnership with the Cohen Foundation. The clinic offers immediate walk-in support for veterans and caregivers.
Food security and mental health support are particularly urgent needs, he said, affecting not just veterans but also active-duty service members and their families.
“It’s very concerning to us that somebody who is serving their nation, who is currently serving, has food insecurity,” he said. “One of the areas we’re really focused on is supporting the needs for subsistence.”
On the mental health side, he pointed to a national shortage of professionals and rising demand — an indicator, he said, that the stigma surrounding mental health needs is finally beginning to fade.
“It used to be, ‘Hey, I’ve just got to tough it out,’” Bowman said. “Now, it’s viewed as, especially in the military, something that should be treated just like a physical injury.”
His personal military experience — a 26-year career in the Army — gives him a firsthand understanding of the transition from service to civilian life. It can be stressful both for veterans and their families, he said, but Hope provides a personal touch that helps them find their way through.
Looking forward, Bowman and the Hope team are working to ensure that support for veterans remains accessible, personal and scalable.
“Our goal is to ensure that no veteran ever gets turned away,” he said. “So far, the organization has never had to turn away a veteran without assistance.”
From expanding mental health offerings for caregivers and children to strengthening donor networks, Bowman sees his board role as part of an enduring mission: to make sure veterans and their families are never alone in the challenges they face.
And for those who want to help, Bowman said every gesture matters — from volunteering at food drives to donating goods to helping with fundraising events and more.
“Hope is about bringing that hope — to the individuals who have served our country or who are serving our country or those who care about them,” he said. “One of the greatest things that an individual can have is hope for the future. And that’s what we do.”