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I'm a Marine Corps officer veteran, with experience in the aviation and ground specialties. I'm the creator of the far-reaching online community Officer Candidates School.com. I was Chief Revenue Officer of Sandboxx, the military tech startup supporting servicemembers headed to and in basic training. At Ernst and Young, I founded a nationwide veteran transition mentorship program. Whatever your transition needs, concerns, or questions, I can help you personally and leverage my network to get you where you want to be.

I am uniquely qualified to coach military veterans transitioning to the private sector due to my diverse background. My MBA degree from Cornell University provides a strong foundation in business principles and strategic thinking. My extensive experience in the tech industry, including roles at NVIDIA, Google, Microsoft, Intel, and HPE, has equipped me with insights into the latest trends and opportunities in technology. My six years of service in the United States Air Force, where I held leadership roles such as Lead Satellite Control Network Systems Engineer and Deputy Branch Chief, has given me a deep understanding of the challenges veterans face during their transition. I can offer guidance on career alignment, industry insights, leadership development, and networking strategies, making me an ideal coach for empowering military veterans to succeed in the private sector.

I went to the Naval Academy on a Division I water polo recruit's path, commissioned in 2016, went straight to flight school, and earned my wings as a Naval Aviator. I flew helicopters for the Navy in Europe, qualified as an Aircraft Commander with a 100% safety record, and helped stand up the Navy's first new helicopter squadron there in roughly twenty years, growing it from 2 aircraft and 50 people to 7 aircraft and 300. I later ran flight operations, scheduling, and readiness for a 350-person ship. That means I can give you a straight answer on the questions that actually decide these things. How the commissioning routes really compare. What being a recruited athlete at a service academy costs you and what it gets you. How flight school selection works and what happens if you don't get the aircraft you wanted. Whether to stay in past your obligation, and the honest math behind that call. I also spent my last four years as the senior case manager on a seven-person team at the Navy Wounded Warrior Program, working with 50+ sailors and their families through medical separations and careers that didn't go to plan. I've seen this path go well and I've seen it break, and I'll tell you about both.

Having been vetted by top leadership over all US Special Operations, I had the privilege to become a mentor to SOF Operators preparing to transition to post-military careers. These Operators are the top 1% or less of the US military and are entrusted with our nation's highest priorities. Having served their country, they are introduced to coaches who can help them be as successful in their next phase of life as they were in their military careers. But finding a new place in the world can be challenging. Many veterans face the challenge of finding all-new careers and determining their course -- whether it be grad school, gov't contracting, or corporate careers. Veterans also face preconceptions and ignorance of what they do. They must learn how to translate their military experience into "civilian speak", convey their transferrable skills, and position themselves against candidates who have equal years of experience but in the corporate sector. I have helped dozens of veterans to do each of these and achieve their goals. If you are seeking to define or pursue your post-military career, I can help you to navigate a successful course.