Romico and Maurice Roosevelt Jackson
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Romico and Maurice Roosevelt Jackson are the husband-and-wife team behind HonorTruth, LLC, a veteran-, woman-, and minority-owned property acquisition and redevelopment company committed to rebuilding communities and creating safe, affordable housing. Romico Jackson is a retired United States Army nurse and accomplished healthcare leader. A first-generation college graduate, she earned her nursing degree from South Carolina State University and was commissioned through ROTC in 1997. During her distinguished military career, Romico served in Iraq and Afghanistan and later held senior leadership responsibilities as Deputy Commander for Health and Readiness at Fort Benning. Her military service strengthened her commitment to integrity, disciplined leadership, and caring for people from all walks of life.
Maurice Roosevelt Jackson graduated from Coker College, now known as Coker University, in Hartsville, South Carolina, with a degree in exercise physiology. He is also a proud United States Army veteran whose military background includes service as an enlisted Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Signal professional, along with an overseas deployment to Jordan. Following his military career, Maurice continued serving his community in law enforcement. He brings operational discipline, sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to safety and accountability to HonorTruth.
Together, Romico and Maurice founded HonorTruth, LLC to acquire and restore distressed and underutilized properties, transforming them into safe, attractive, and affordable homes. Their work is rooted in the belief that restoring a property can help restore hope, stability, and pride within an entire community. As real estate investors, veterans, parents, and community advocates, the Jacksons combine their life experiences, education, professional leadership, and shared commitment to service to build a business with both purpose and lasting impact. Their long-term vision is to expand HonorTruth’s portfolio throughout South Carolina and Georgia, strengthen underserved neighborhoods, create opportunities for families, and leave a meaningful legacy for future generations. At HonorTruth, LLC, real estate is more than a business—it is a pathway to stronger families, revitalized communities, and generational change.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- How HonorTruth transforms distressed properties into safe, affordable homes that strengthen entire local communities.
- Why a veteran-owned, woman-owned, and minority-owned company brings disciplined leadership and integrity to real estate investing.
- How Romico and Maurice Jackson turned four distressed properties into safe and affordable housing for individuals and the community.
- Why restoring a property can restore hope, stability, and pride within an entire neighborhood.
- How families can move from renting without direction to preparing for homeownership with a practical plan.
- Why it is never too late to chase your dreams and make a difference in the world.
- How the Jacksons balance being 54-year-old parents of a toddler while building a purpose-driven real estate business.
- Why everyone deserves a decent place to live, and how HonorTruth works one home and one family at a time.
- How military service in Iraq and Afghanistan shapes the leadership, discipline, and values behind HonorTruth’s community impact.
- Why real estate is more than a business—it can be a pathway to stronger families, revitalized communities, and generational change.
about the show
Operation CEO is an entrepreneur TV series dedicated to veterans who have served their country and are now building businesses, leading teams, and creating impact in their next chapter.
The series highlights former military service members who have transitioned into entrepreneurship, using the same discipline, leadership, grit, and mission-driven mindset that shaped their time in service.
Each episode takes viewers inside the real journey behind the business. Guests share what they learned in the military, how those lessons shaped their leadership style, and what it took to move from service into business ownership.
From early-stage companies to established brands, Operation CEO showcases veteran entrepreneurs who continue to lead with purpose, resilience, and a commitment to something bigger than themselves.
In a crowded business world, many veteran founders have powerful stories that deserve more recognition. Operation CEO gives these leaders a platform to share their mission, build authority, and inspire others through the next chapter of their journey.
