John Kalish

John Kalish is the founder of A Hero For Kids, a veteran-founded 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

He is a Best Practices Charity, Gold Level in GuideStar, and Give With Confidence rated with Charity Navigator, collaborating with like-minded individuals, organizations, community leaders, and first responders.

John is the Founder of The Hero News Network and various parenting platforms including What's Up Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud Dad, Osceola Dad, Kissimmee Dad, and Lake Nona Dad. He proudly refers to himself as ONE PROUD DAD.

With an educational background in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, John studied for an Associate of Applied Science degree, achieving a 3.0 GPA at Central Virginia Community College.

His professional journey includes roles such as President and CEO at A Hero For Kids, founder of Life Is Good In The Cloud and The Hero News Network, and past board member at St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce.

Furthermore, John has experienced leadership roles in various organizations, having served as Director of Logistics and Aftermarket, Transportation Manager at Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Inc., and General Manager at One Fat Frog Food Trucks & Trailers.

Additionally, he has a background in human resources, warehouse management, compliance, and operations, having held positions like Vice-President of Operations at KATRON Construction and Regional Vice President of Store Operations at Auto Parts Depot, Incorporated.

For more information, visit www.AHeroForKids.org or connect with John on Facebook at Facebook.com/AHeroForKids. For direct inquiries, reach out via email at John@AHeroForKids.org or call at 407-279-9968.