Bob Wilson named chair of Kids’ Chance of America

WorkCompCollege.com President Bob Wilson has been elected chair of Kids’ Chance of America, the national nonprofit that provides scholarships to children of workers injured or killed on the job. His term runs from July 1, 2026, through June 2028 as the organization marks nearly four decades of scholarship support.

Why it matters: - Kids’ Chance of America helps students continue their education after a workplace tragedy changes family finances. - The organization’s network has awarded more than $46 million in scholarships since 1988. - The past year’s scholarships totaled 796 awards worth $3,946,266.

What happened: - Workers’ Compensation Educational Services, LLC, operating as 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. - Kids’ Chance of America is the national nonprofit that supports state Kids’ Chance organizations.

The details: - Wilson first became involved with Kids’ Chance in 2000. - He helped establish Kids’ Chance of Florida, Inc. in 2015. - Kids’ Chance of America and its state affiliates have collectively awarded more than $46 million in scholarships since 1988. - In the past year, state organizations awarded 796 scholarships totaling $3,946,266. - Wilson will work with KCOA leadership on strengthening state organizations, encouraging major donations, and expanding the Planning for the Future referral network. - KCOA also provides technical services, training, and operational support nationwide.

Between the lines: - Wilson’s appointment gives KCOA a chair with deep workers’ compensation experience and a long personal history with the scholarship mission. - The organization is pairing its anniversary-era growth with broader fundraising and support infrastructure. - Wilson said the movement has grown from a “humble mission” into a nationwide effort, and he called the work one of the most rewarding experiences of his life.

What’s next: - Wilson will help lead KCOA through its board term as the nonprofit works to expand scholarships and state-level capacity. - Supporters can contact a state Kids’ Chance organization or visit more information to learn more. - WorkCompCollege.com, based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, will continue operating as an online education platform for the workers’ compensation industry.

The bottom line: - Kids’ Chance of America is betting on an experienced industry leader to help scale a scholarship network that has already changed thousands of lives.