Bob Wilson elected chair of Kids’ Chance of America

WorkCompCollege.com President Bob Wilson has been elected chair of Kids’ Chance of America’s board, effective July 1, 2026, through June 2028. The appointment comes as the national scholarship nonprofit nears its 40th anniversary and looks to expand support for children affected by workplace injuries and fatalities.

Why it matters: - Kids’ Chance of America provides educational scholarships to children whose parents were seriously or fatally injured on the job. - The organization says its network has awarded more than $46 million since 1988. - Wilson’s leadership could help the nonprofit strengthen state affiliates, raise major gifts and expand support services nationwide.

What happened: - WorkCompCollege.com announced that President Bob Wilson has been elected chair of the board of Kids’ Chance of America, Inc. - Wilson’s term began July 1, 2026 and runs through June 2028. - The announcement was made July 22, 2026 from Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

The details: - Kids’ Chance of America coordinates and supports state Kids’ Chance organizations across the country. - The organization says state affiliates awarded 796 scholarships in the past year, totaling $3,946,266. - Wilson has been involved with Kids’ Chance for more than two decades and first encountered the cause in 2000. - In 2015, Wilson helped establish Kids’ Chance of Florida, Inc. - Wilson is a longtime workers’ compensation industry leader and president of WorkCompCollege.com, which is operated by Workers’ Compensation Educational Services, LLC. - WorkCompCollege.com is an online education platform based in Lakewood Ranch that offers courses and certifications for workers’ compensation professionals.

Between the lines: - The appointment gives Kids’ Chance a leader with deep ties to the workers’ compensation system and long-running involvement in the scholarship mission. - Wilson’s stated priorities suggest the nonprofit is focusing on growth, fundraising and operational support as it approaches its 40th anniversary. - Wilson called Kids’ Chance a “thriving, nationwide movement” and said serving the organization has been one of the most rewarding experiences of his life.

What's next: - Wilson will work with KCOA leadership to strengthen state organizations and pursue major donations. - KCOA also plans to expand resources such as its Planning for the Future referral network, along with technical services, training and operational support. - People interested in helping can contact a state Kids’ Chance organization or visit Kids’ Chance of America.

The bottom line: - Kids’ Chance of America is putting a longtime industry insider at the helm as the nonprofit looks to scale support for students whose families have been hit by workplace tragedy.