Veteran CEO Magazine

When veterans leave the military, they embark on a journey that is often far more complex and emotionally layered than anticipated. Kelly Freel, Ambassador Virginia Veterans Network for the Virginia Department of Veteran Services, recently sat down with Veteran CEO Magazine to distill the essence of this transition. Kelly dedicates her career to supporting Veterans and their families as an Ambassa...

In the high-stakes world of military aviation, a moment of "drift" can mean catastrophe. For Adam Jones, the same principle applies to life after service. The Blackhawk pilot and company commander navigated a decade of missions, only to realize he was "drifting" in his own transition. Now the founder of Kingdom Operatives, Jones spoke with VCEO about confronting this hidden cri...

The path from military service to civilian life is rarely a predictable one. Still, for Patrick Mate, CEO and co-founder of Patriot jean Co., the journey was a profound case of the unexpected. After a career in the military and then a successful civilian career that had its own share of unexpected encounters, Patrick leaped into entrepreneurship. During an interview with Veteran CEO Magazine, Patr...

Military service prepares Veterans for all kinds of missions, but often leaves them facing a fundamental Workforce Experience Translational Barrier when their hard-earned skills are lost in translation to civilian careers. Tim den Hoed, Founder and CEO of Major Talent, is determined to close this gap. In an exclusive interview with Veteran CEO Magazine (VCEO), Tim discusses how his own extensive m...

RecruitMilitary recently teamed up with Findem, an A.I. Powered Talent Solution company, to publish a new report vital to the Veteran workforce and career-transitioning service members and their families. The report, titled: “Unlocking the Potential of Veterans in the Civilian Workforce,” provides data-backed intelligence that highlights the enduring value of hiring Veterans. Tim Best, CEO of Recr...

Brian Britton, a former naval flight officer, successfully navigated his transition from the military to become the CEO of Kilwins Chocolate and Confections. In an interview with Veteran CEO (VCEO) Magazine, Brian discusses the elements that played a crucial role in his success and offers valuable lessons for transitioning service members and Veterans. The BLUF: Planning, Education, Mentorship, Ne...

For many veterans, the shift from military to civilian life has traditionally been labeled as a "transition" - a term that Marine Corps veteran Dave Burlin believes may inadvertently set the stage for challenges. In a recent interview with Veteran CEO Magazine, Burlin proposed a paradigm shift: instead of transition, think expansion and transformation. Support the show Get even more excl...

Discover the exclusive VCEO feature with Tony Taravainen, CEO & Co-Founder of Support The Enlisted Project (STEP) Listen to his story about the impact of forced career transition from the military and finding a bridge to civilian life. Let his message of hope for transitioning veterans be a guide. VCEO - Where Veterans Lead The Way! Support the show Get even more exclusive content tailor-made...

After 26 years as an active duty Army Blackhawk pilot, including 13 deployments each to Iraq and Afghanistan, Colonel Darrell Doremus faced what he considers one of his most daunting challenges yet: transitioning to civilian life. Support the show Get even more exclusive content tailor-made for career transitioning service members, Veterans, and their families at VCEOMagazine.com https://www.vceom...

Mike Nachshen is the President & Owner of Fortis Strategic Communications, LLC. Mike Shares his story of discovering his military career field was slated for massive cuts and making the decision to venture into the civilian job market where he became an executive at Raytheon Missiles and Defense.  Listen to his story where he shares practical advice about the Power of Networking, Seeking Help,...

Veteran CEO (VCEO) Magazine - Where Veterans Lead the Way!  Hear firsthand from former servicemembers who've risen to the top of the corporate ladder. Gain insights and inspiration from their remarkable journeys. Bob Hastings is the former principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, an Army attack helicopter pilot, a Brigadier General for the Texas State Guard First Br...

A Marine Veteran's Journey: From Military Service to Civilian Life Staci Reidinger is the former first Marine Expeditionary Force deputy director for public affairs, The UPS Store marketing and communications executive, the president of Homemade San Diego, and the current executive director for Cause San Diego. She is also a public relations consultant. Staci describes the journey from milita...

From Combat Camera to CEO  Mark Harper was a United States Air Force Communications Officer and former marketing executive at Technicolor, the former Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder of Audeze, and the Chief Executive Officer of We Are The Mighty. He is now the General Manager at Recurrent Ventures, where he is responsible for all editorial and business operations of Task & Purpose, We A...

Pat Hubbell is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Canodorful, an organization that connects veterans with qualified interviewers to help them prepare for job interviews. Listen to her advice on how veterans can maximize their military service experience to land the job they want. Veteran CEO (VCEO) Magazine - Where Veterans Lead the Way!  Support the show Get even more exclusive content tail...