The Veterans Who Build Show

Nicholas Lambert, MBA - 6 years active duty, US Army. Field Artillery Officer, served in the 4th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. Recipient of the Combat Action Badge, Bronze Star, and Army Commendation Medal. Today, Nicholas is the VP of Construction at Genesis Capital LLC ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Mentions in This Video Nicholas' Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: http://li...

Michael Zeppieri - West Point graduate, 5 years active duty as a US Army Combat Engineer. Served as a Platoon Leader, and Chief of Staff to a One-Star General under HQ US Army Europe. Today, Mike is the VP of Emerging Technology at Skanska. ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Mentions in This Video Mike's Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelzeppieri/ ➡︎ Busine...

Kyle Potts - served 6 years in the US Army Corps of Engineers, including Combat Engineer, awarded the National Defense Ribbon, and retired at the rank of Corporal. Today, Kyle is a General Superintendant at Skanska with two Masters degrees while pursuing a doctorate. Most importantly, Kyle is a Husband and Father of 3 ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Kyle's service: 6 total...

Andrew Malkemus - served over 8 years in the US Army, primarily with the 10th Special Forces Group, Mountain Detachment, specializing in Arctic Warfare. Today, Andrew is an APM at Clune Construction Company. Most importantly, Andrew is a Husband and Father ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Summary In this conversation, Andrew Malkemus shares his journey from childhood in Southern...

BJ Kraemer - West Point Graduate, Army Combat Engineer Officer, Active Army Reserve LTC, CEO of mcfa, Podcast Host, and Veteran Nonprofit Founder at Friendly Strife. Most importantly, BJ is a Husband and Father of Three ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Summary In this Veterans Who Build Show episode, BJ Kramer shares his journey from military service to civilian life, discussing...

Billy Kimball - US Naval Academy graduate, served 10 years in the US Marine Corps as an Officer with 2 MEU deployments. Today, Billy is the VP of Construction at KCG Companies ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Summary Billy Kimball, a former Marine Corps infantryman, shares his journey from childhood to military service and his pursuit of attending the Naval Academy. He also high...

Ryan Brence - West Point graduate, served 8.5 years of active duty as an Officer and Airborne Ranger in the US Army Air Defense Artillery and Civil Affairs Units. Ryan also served 1.5 years in the Army Reserves 75th Innovation Command, part of Army Futures Command. Ryan has experience at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels. Today, Ryan is the Director of Sales for STC Safety & Risk...

Lee Mills - served 4 years of active duty in the US Navy in Logistics and Damage Control on Aircraft Carrier USS Constellation. Lee has over 20 years of experience in scaling companies, including some of the first ConTech startups, and today is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pixly. ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Summary Lee Mills, CEO and co-founder of Pixley, shares his journey fr...

Zach Scheel, P.E. - served 5 years of active duty with the US Navy Seabees and deployed to Northeast Africa in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Zach has over a decade of experience managing construction projects on three continents. Today, he is the co-founder of Rhumbix. ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Takeaways: Zach's family background and the events of September 11th,...

20 Jordan Hillstrom - served 5 years in the Army's 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, with three combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. Jordan also served as a State Trooper and Police Officer for 5 years. Jordan then transitioned into construction, created software for bulk haulers LoadTraxx, and today consults for construction digitalization with Xeratec ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by:...

19 Scott Friend - seven years Active Duty Navy, five years as a SeaBee, and two years as an Army Reserve Chaplain Candidate. Scott's deployments include Afghanistan, serving as JSOC support. Today, Scott is a Superintendent for Swinerton, a Podcast Host at The Construction Veteran, and a Nonprofit Founder at Memorial Ranch, Inc. ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Mentions in This...

Summary: Alex Van Hout- West Point Graduate and Army Combat Engineer Officer. Alex deployed to Germany and Afghanistan, serving as a route clearance Platoon leader finishing his service at the rank of Captain. Alex earned a master's degree in transportation engineering, worked as an engineer in NYC, and today is leading pedestrian bridge building in Bolivia with Engineers In Action. If you're inte...

Ryan Haase - 10 years of Active Duty Military Police, Army SRT School, and Army Recruiter, including two deployments to Iraq. Ryan also served as a civilian Military Contractor for one year in Afghanistan and two years in Kuwait as a Force Protection Officer. Today, Ryan is a Project Superintendent at Spartan Contracting Corporation ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Summary Ryan...

Seth Gehle - Army Infantry 82nd Airborne Veteran with several deployments, including an Afghanistan combat tour. Today, Seth is a Project Engineer at Carroll Daniel Construction ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Summary Seth Gehle shares his journey from a difficult childhood to joining the military and serving in the 82nd Airborne Division. He discusses the challenges he faced g...

15 Eli Moyal - IDF Shayetet 13 Veteran, the Israeli Navy Seals, entrepreneur in the real estate industry in NYC for over a decade, Founder and COO of Chapter ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Summary Ellie Moyal, a former Israeli Navy SEAL and entrepreneur in the real estate industry, shares his journey from military service to founding CHAPTER, a full-service renovation company....

➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Summary: Rob VanGorder - West Point Graduate, Sapper School graduate, and Combat Engineer Officer. Rob served as a Combat Engineer and Heavy Equipment Platoon Leader, and Company Executive Officer during Operation Restore Hope (Mogadishu). Today, Rob is a Senior Vice President at The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western and the E...

Gary Odum - a US Air Force Veteran, served for six years in roles supporting the war in Iraq and Air Force Once. Gary accumulated over a decade of experience in asset, facility, and construction management. Today, Gary is the Founder and CEO of BG LionStar Group, LLC, Husband and Father. Summary Gary Odum served in the U.S. Air Force, supporting the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. He later joined the...

Summary George Ashdown - a Marine Corps Veteran, served with the Wing Support Squadron 274 MWSS and deployed to Iraq. George is now the Managing Director of Construction at ELK Development, a Husband, and Father of two girls. George Ashdown, a Marine Corps veteran, shares his journey from childhood to enlisting in the military. He always wanted to be in the military, inspired by his family's m...

Summary Ran is a retired Captain of the Israeli Navy, where he served active combat duty as Commander of a naval warship. Ran currently sits on the Board of AFN, a non-profit, apolitical organization providing vital assistance to army veterans and civilians suffering from PTSD, and on the board of American Friend of Unistream, which supports entrepreneurship programs in the periphery of Israel. He...

Summary Jesse Gemberling-Johnson shares his journey from childhood in Philadelphia to enlisting in the Marine Corps. He discusses his experiences in officer training, deployments to Southeast Asia, Afghanistan, and Australia, and the challenges and rewards of serving in combat zones. Jesse also talks about his transition from the military to civilian life, highlighting the need to consider persona...

Summary Royal Mortier, president of Pleris Plans and Pleris Forensics, shares his journey from growing up in Oregon to serving in the military and pursuing a career in construction and engineering. He talks about his experiences in basic training, working in construction, and using his savings to pay for college. Royal also discusses his time working with the Department of Defense and managing con...

Summary Joseph Dattilo, a six and a half year Air Force Space Command veteran, shares his journey from a childhood of moving around the United States and living in Guatemala to joining the military. He discusses the challenges he faced in basic training, the importance of leadership, and the transition to civilian life. Joseph also talks about his experiences in the tech industry and offers advice...

Summary Jack Hague, a former Army First Lieutenant. He talks about his experience serving in the military and his deployment to Kandahar Province in 2010. Jack discusses his upbringing, his decision to join the military, and his time in ROTC. He also shares insights into the training process and the bonds formed with his fellow soldiers. Jack highlights the importance of collaboration with local a...

Summary Maor Cohen, an IDF special operations veteran, shares his journey from childhood to serving in the military and transitioning to civilian life. He discusses his motivation to serve, the selection and training process for special operations units, and highlights memorable experiences during his service. After leaving the military, Maor pursued a career in private security and worked in Germ...

Summary Ron Nussbaum discusses his path from Marine enlistment to civilian life, covering bootcamp, Iraq deployment, and challenges transitioning. He shares insights on entering the construction industry and later founding a tech company, advocating for industry perception shifts and improved communication. The talk wraps with book suggestions for growth. Takeaways Overcoming obstacles and challen...