Dr. Paul R. Lawrence has 35 years of experience solving management problems in large, complex organizations. Paul is a successful private sector executive, having been a consulting partner in two Big Four accounting firms and a vice-president in two Fortune 50 companies. He is deeply knowledgeable of government issues, having worked with leaders in many departments, including Treasury, Commerce, USPS, GSA and DOD. For almost three years, Paul served as the Under Secretary for Benefits in the Department of Veterans Affairs, unanimously confirmed by the Senate on April 27, 2018. As Under Secretary, Paul led a team of 25,000 people with an operating budget of $4 billion, administering $120 billion in benefits annually. He serves on the Board of Directors of Vets2Industry, a non-profit organization helping Veterans pursue a career in the private sector. http://www.paulrlawrence.com/index.html
Praise for VETERANS BENEFITS FOR YOU: Get What You Deserve by Paul R. Lawrence Ph.D.“There is no one better armed than Paul Lawrence to help Veterans climb the mountains of laws Congress passes each year. Veterans need this book!” —Robert L. Wilkie, 10th Secretary of Veterans Affairs “I recommend this book to any service member approaching separation and to any Veteran who wants to understand the benefits they have earned and how to get them.” —James B. Peake, MD, Lieutenant General, USA (Ret), 6th Secretary of Veterans Affairs “This how-to book about available Veterans benefits, and the best way to access them, is an invaluable assist to those who have honorably served our country in uniform, and now need some help. “ —R. James Nicholson, 5th Secretary of Veterans Affairs “Lawrence shares his intricate knowledge of the benefits and services available to the men and women who served their country in uniform and their families. This book is a must read. —Anthony J. Principi, 4th Secretary of Veterans Affairs “Too many Veterans do not know they are entitled to programs and benefits that can set them up for success. This is a MUST read for anyone seeking to leverage the benefits they have earned.” —Carl Higbie, U.S. Navy SEAL Veteran and Host, Wake Up America Weekend on NEWSMAX