Shows
War Room to Board RoomS. 4 Ep. 2 - Ross Dickman - Aviator/TAC Officer to Non-Profit ExecutiveRoss Dickman is Chief Executive Officer of Hire Heroes USA, the nation's leading employment support nonprofit serving transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. A West Point graduate and Army veteran, Ross exemplifies successful military-to-civilian transition while helping thousands of veterans achieve the same.Military LeadershipRoss graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in Comparative Politics (2000-2004). His Army career included commanding an Apache Longbow helicopter company of 35 soldiers and 8 aircraft worth over $500 million. Selected ahead of 10 peers, he also commanded a Headquarters Company of 115 soldiers with $12+ million...
2025-11-1948 minWar Room to Board RoomS. 4 Ep. 1 - Dr. Meghan Venable-Thomas - Human Resources/Admissions to Public Health/Community DevelopmentDr. Meghan Venable-Thomas is the Director of Community Development for the City of Birmingham, Alabama, where she leads people-centered initiatives impacting over 200,000 residents. Her career exemplifies adaptive leadership through successful transitions from military service to public health innovation and municipal government.Military Service & LeadershipA graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point (BS in Chinese and Spanish Languages), Dr. Venable-Thomas served over 15 years in the U.S. Army, including combat deployments to Iraq. As Battalion Human Resource Director in Balad, Iraq, she led operations for 430+ personnel across 30+ locations in a high-pressure environment...
2025-11-0455 minWar Room to Board RoomS. 3 Ep. 5 - Samir Patel - Armor/Real Estate to Entrepreneur/Reservist/Fund ManagerSamir Patel joining us. Samir is the managing partner of Trophy Point Investment Group, an Investor, entrepreneur, military officer, teacher, and traveler. He's an alum of United States Military Academy at West Point, Emory University - Goizueta Business School, and Georgia State University. He currently teaches Leadership at West Point and Real Estate at Georgia State University. Samir’s diverse background brings a unique perspective on leadership, education, and entrepreneurship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-1747 minWar Room to Board RoomS. 3 Ep. 4 - Hon. David E. White, Jr. - Cavalry Officer/ Harvard Law to Big Law/White House/Peace CorpsDavid E. White Jr. served as the 14th Deputy Director of the Peace Corps. He was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate on December 20, 2023, and sworn in by Director Carol Spahn on December 29, 2023.He previously served as Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources at the U.S. Department of State. Prior to joining the State Department, he served as Special Assistant to the President in the White House Office of Presidential Personnel (PPO). Earlier in the Biden-Harris Administration, White served on the National Security Council as Senior Advisor to...
2025-06-1751 minWar Room to Board RoomS. 3 Ep. 3 - Herman Bulls - Army Colonel/USMA Econ to Real Estate Executive/Board MemberHerman Bulls is an International Director and Vice Chairman at JLL, a global financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate operations and investment management. With over 35 years of experience, I help senior executives solve complex real estate challenges and achieve their strategic goals.He served as a Member of the Defense Policy Board at the US Department of Defense, providing advice and opinions on matters of defense policy. Additionally, I am the Vice Chairman of the Board at USAA, a Fortune 100 diversified financial services firm serving the needs of military members and their families...
2025-05-0942 minWar Room to Board RoomS. 3 Ep. 2 - MAJ Charles Lewis, PhD - USAFA/Air Force Finance to USAFA Instructor/Management PhDMAJ Charles Lewis, Ph.D., USAF. A former instructor and graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, MAJ Lewis will be sharing his valuable insights on career mapping, leadership principles, and his research around management. Get ready for a deep dive into strategic thinking and professional development! Our speaker brings more than ten years of leadership, management, and strategic analytical expertise to his current position as Air Force Material Command Budget Analyst in the US Air Force.He has an MBA and PhD from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and is currently working at the...
2025-04-2537 minWar Room to Board RoomS. 3 Ep. 1 - Kyle Eberly - Aviator to MBA/Consultant/Content CreatorKyle Eberly - a United States Military Academy at West Point graduate, former military pilot, Googler, and the voice behind Sitreps 2 Steercos - who's redefining what a successful military transition looks like.Hear how Kyle transformed his military leadership skills into:Governance at tech giant GoogleInnovative consulting approaches at PwCGroundbreaking veteran advocacy work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-2940 minWar Room to Board RoomS. 2 Ep. 10 - Alana Abernathy - Naval Surface Warfare Officer to Holistic Health Practicioner/WriterAlana is a Holistic Health Practitioner, Women’s Health Advocate, Author, and Entrepreneur. She is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. She served as a Surface Warfare Officer during her time in the Navy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-0840 minWar Room to Board RoomS.2 - Ep. 9 - CSM(R) Wayne Robinson - Senior NCO and Special Forces Operator to Leader Development Executive at Deloitte, Google, and ModernaWayne Robinson is a dynamic thought leader in talent and organizational transformations, Advocate of Empowerment, successful Entrepreneur, and Award-Winning Veteran. His journey epitomizes the essence of transition- igniting change and purpose in individuals facing life and career evolutions.As a seasoned Global Leadership Strategist, Robinson orchestrates the rise of exceptional leaders in critical industries like healthcare, technology, and business. At Moderna, as Senior Director of Global Talent, he marshals the brightest minds to spearhead groundbreaking healthcare solutions, with a vision to elevate global well-being.During his tenure at Google, Robinson played a pivotal role in...
2024-04-1956 minWar Room to Board RoomS2. - Ep. 8 - General Bernie (BBB) Banks - General Officer and Academic to Associate Dean, Board Member, and Leadership ConsultantBG Bernie (BBB) Banks is the Director for Rice University Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Former Associate Dean of Leadership for Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, Independent Director for Customer’s Bank, Senior Advisory Partner for Sentinel Partner (PE Firm), Principal of Bank’s Talent Solutions, and former US Military Academy Professor and Department Head for Behavioral Science and Leadership, and Former White House Aide/Staff Officer. He was a Ranger-Qualified Aviation Officer and Artillery Officer, commanding organizations from the platoon to the battalion level. He holds a BS from the United States Military Academy, an MPA from the Ha...
2024-03-1551 minWar Room to Board RoomS2. - Ep. 7 - Dr. Jolene Erlacher - Military Spouse Transitioning/Developing Special Operations Soldiers/ Managing Intergenerational TeamsDr. Jolene Erlacher is an adjunct faculty member, a leadership coach, and a professional speaker. She works with U.S. Army Special Operations Soldiers and focuses her research on leading intergenerational teams. She is a long-time military spouse. She is a graduate of the University of Saint Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-0136 minWar Room to Board RoomS2. - Ep. 6 - Jabe Johnson - Transitioning : Entrepreneurship, Personal Training/Competitive Bodybuilding, and ActingJabe is an IFBB bodybuilder and personal trainer at Equinox, He is the founder of War Ready Clothing Brand, and a screen actor in the Los Angeles area. He was a Ranger-Qualified Airborne Artillery Officer and my battle buddy from the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He is a graduate of Indiana University and Purdue University in Indiana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-1640 minWar Room to Board RoomS2. - Ep. 5 - LTC(P) Theodis (TJ) Pope - Transitioning : Managing a Dual Military and Corporate CareerTJ is a Senior Director, Engines Strategy and Growth Leader for Honeywell and U.S. Army Reserve Aviation Officer, Former National Guard Aviation Battalion Commander, and Former Product Director for Dow Chemical. He was an active UH-60 Blackhawk Aviation Officer before leaving active duty. He is a 2000 graduate of West Point and a 2011 graduate of The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-0230 min
TheMilVet Podcast61. TMV3 Rewind: Veterans in Tech Panel with Steve Chiou, Kyle Eberly, Mashon Wilson, and Yosef Adiputra*This episode is a recording of our Vets in Tech Panel at The Military Veteran Career Conference (TMV3) in San Francisco. To experience conversations like this firsthand, you can register for our events at www.themilvet.org/eventsThis panel, moderated by Brendan, consists of Steve Chiou (PM at Box), Kyle Eberly (PM at Google), Mashon Wilson (Strategy Lead at Google), and Yosef Adiputra (PM at Snap).In this chat, the panelists discussTheir paths to breaking into tech careersThe significant differences between big tech companiesHow compensation works in the tech worldWhat a day...
2024-01-2458 minWar Room to Board RoomS2. - Ep. 4 Landon Cheben - Special Operations Aviation and into Commercial AviationLandon is a First Officer/Pilot for Frontier Airlines, Volunteer with Several Non-profits, and a Real Estate Developer. He was a Ranger Qualified Aviation Officer for the 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment. He is a 2010 graduate of West Point. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-1944 minWar Room to Board RoomS2. - Ep. 3 Hon. Adrian Perkins - Transitioning from an Artillery Battery Commander into Harvard Law School and PoliticsHon. Adrian Perkins, JD is a private equity partner and a teaching fellow at the University of Chicago. Adrian is a Board Member for Service to School, and HLS’s Visiting Committee, United States Conference of Mayors, and the Federal Communications Commission. He served as a Field Artillery Officer. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and 2008 Class President. He is also a graduate of Harvard Law School, where he was a part of the Harvard Business Law Review and a Pat Tillman Scholar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
2024-01-0536 minWar Room to Board RoomS2. - Ep. 2 Kafi Joseph - Rugby/Military Police to Consulting/Chief of StaffKafi is an Operations Lead for CEO Advisory + DEI at Accenture, Former Lead Associate at Booz AllenHamilton, and a Manufacturing Project Manager at Fairbanks Morse Engine and National Air Cargo. Sheserved as both an active and National Guard Military Police Officer and former FW West Point OutreachOfficer. She is a graduate of West Point, George Washington, and Georgetown University McDonoughSchool of Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-0154 minWar Room to Board RoomS. 2 Ep. 1 - Alijah Talley - ADA/Outreach Admissions to Corporate Real EstateAlijah Talley is part of the Affinius Capital(formerly USAA Real Estate Development) Team, an avid Real Estate Investor, and Executive Director of the Qonnection . He also served as Air Defense Officer and West Point Diversity Admissions Officer. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-1742 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 21 - Military Police/Operations Analyst to Executive Coach/Entrepreneur with Shawnette RochelleShawnette Rochelle is the President, an executive coach, and a public speaker at Excellence Unbounded. She also served as a Military Police Officer, Operations Research Analyst, and West Point Assistant Economics Professor. She is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business, and Georgetown University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-0747 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 20 - AG/Outreach to HR Strategy and Real Estate Investing with Alice GarciaAlice Garcia is a Senior HR Strategist at a Large Bank and a Real Estate Investor/Property Manager. She also served as a Business Strategy & Planning Director at USAA, an Adjutant General (HR) Officer and West Point Outreach Admissions Officer. She is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and St. Mary’s University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-2340 min
WPAOG PodcastEP63 Leaving a Lasting Legacy at West Point with Carl Owens ‘78 and Kafi Joseph ‘03This episode features an interview with Carl Owens ‘78, and Kafi Joseph ‘03.Carl has over 30 years of experience as a proven Army leader with extensive management and hands-on experience gained by serving in numerous critical acquisition positions that provided direct support to the Warfighters. Kafi is currently the Chief of Staff for Metro DC at Accenture. Previously, she led sports, military, manufacturing, and strategy teams in four different countries. She’s an Army veteran, certified project management professional, an M.B.A. graduate from Georgetown University and an M.S. graduate in systems engineering from George Washing...
2023-06-1455 minTheMilVet Podcast27. Careers in Tech and MBA Admissions Resources with Army Vet and Google Strategy Lead, MaShon WilsonArmy Veteran MaShon Wilson is a Strategy and Business Operations Lead at Google, specializing in Go-to-Market, Ads Policy, and Growth Strategies. MaShon graduated with an M.B.A. from Duke University and B.S. from U.S. Military Academy at WestPoint.MaShon joins us this week to discuss his own transitions, first from the military to an MBA program and consulting, and then from consulting to tech. MaShon provides excellent insight into what it's like to "make the jump" into the tech world, and how he built the skills necessary to become a Strategy Lead at Google.
2023-05-2450 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 19 - Army Ranger (3/75)/RSLC Instructor to Business School/Consulting Manager with Marcus HarmonMarcus Harmon is a consulting manager at Simon Kucher. He also served as a Ranger NCO in the 3rd Battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment and Reconnaissance Surveillance Leadership Course at Fort Benning. He graduated from the University of Dayton in Ohio and Georgia Institute of Technology – Scheller School of Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-1256 minWar Room to Board RoomEp 18. Artillery/Outreach to Healthcare Project Management/Real Estate with Albert VallejosAlbert Vallejos is a Regional Service Manager at Siemens Healthineers and Co-founder at Service First Jewelry. He also served as a Field Artillery Officer and a West Point Diversity Admissions Officer, Partnership Manager at Johnson & Johnson, and Project Manager at GE Healthcare. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and New York University Stern School of Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-2839 minWar Room to Board RoomEp 17 - Field Artillery/Outreach Officer to Entrepreneur/Corporate Attorney with Devin T. AdamsDevin T. Adams is an Associate Attorney at Big New York Law Firm, President and Founder of WarBevCo (alcohol beverage production/distribution company), and the Mala Mia Mezcal Brand. He was an Airborne, Ranger-qualified Artillery Officer in the 173rd Airborne and West Point SE Outreach Officer. He is a graduate of West Point and Vanderbilt Law School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-1457 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 16 - Pilot/Head of Diversity Admissions to DEI Executive/Entrepreneur with Mike BurnsMichael Burns is the Managing Partner of Burns Brothers, SXSW Advisory Board Member, and Co-Founder at Service First. He also served as an Aviator (Apache AH-64 Pilot), the Head of West Point Diversity Admissions Officer, the Head of Diversity at Citibank, and the Head of Transformation for its Call Centers at Conduent. He is a United States Military Academy graduate at West Point, University of Notre Dame – Mendoza School, and Columbia University – Executive & Organizational Coaching Program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-3155 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 15 - Infantry Officer to Content Creator/Entrepreneur with Aditya “Sunny” SundaresanAditya “Sunny” Sundaresan is a Content Creator (4 million viewers) and Founder of Zuvier (Adventure x Travel Fashion Retail). He also served as an Infantry Officer at Fort Wainwright, AK. He is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara and a current student at New York University – Stern School of Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-1755 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 14 - Air Defense/Outreach Officer to Tech Chief of Staff/Strategist with Jerry VarnadoJerry Varnado is a part of the cross-functional Strategic Initiatives at Meta (formerly Facebook) and is an Angel Investor. Before his time at Meta, Jerry was Chief of Staff at both Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and ChargePoint. He also served as Air Defense Officer and West Point Diversity Admissions Officer. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and Columbia Business School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-0350 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 13 - AG/National Guard to MBA/Tech HR with Jessica (Ahn) LucasJessica Lucas, STMP (Senior Talent Management Practitioner) is the Director of Talent and Culture at Risk3sixty, after time as both an active duty Army AG and Georgia National Guard AG Officer. She is a graduate of West Point and the Georgetown University – McDonough School of Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-241h 06War Room to Board RoomEp. 12 - Combat Engineer/Process Engineer to MBA/Search Fund with Michael DamesMichael Dames is the President of Lusk Reserves (Search Fund) and President of Colorgraphy, after time as a Process Engineer and Operations Manager, Airborne, Jumpmaster, and Sapper-qualified Engineer Officer. He is a graduate of West Point, Missouri Science and Technology University, and the University of Chicago – Booth School of Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1749 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 11 - ROTC/Insurance to Management Consultant/Entrepreneur with Shante FrazierShante Frazier is the Founder of Wellcapped, a rent-the-runway style wig company, after time as a Management Consultant and Retail Merchandising manager, an Progressive Insurance Analyst, National Guard Intelligence Officer. She is a graduate of Spelman and New York University Stern School of Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1034 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 10 - Cavalry/Outreach Officer to Finance/DEI Executive with Omar RitterOmar T. Ritter is a Senior Vice President, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Wells Fargo, after time as a Corporate Finance Executive and Investment Banker, Cavalry Officer, and West Point Outreach Officer. He graduated from West Point and Columbia University’s Business School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-271h 01War Room to Board RoomEp 9 - Air Defense/Head Outreach Officer to Tech HR with Kenny VaughnKenny Vaughn is a Senior Manager, Transformation & Operations at Indeed, after time as an Air Defense Artillery Officer and West Point Head Outreach Officer. He graduated from West Point and the University of California – Haas School of Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-2050 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 8 - Artillery/Intelligence to Consultant/Operations Executive with Marcus JacksonMarcus A. Jackson is a Management Consulting and former Operations Executive in (Supply Chain and Healthcare), after time as both a Field Artillery and Intelligence Officer. He is a former West Point NCAA D-I Football Player. He is a graduate of both West Point and Columbia Business School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-1335 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 7 - Combat Engineer to EMT/Paramedic to Nursing with Juliet TalaveraJuliet Talavera, BSN, working Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for the University of North Carolina Healthcare System after time as an Airborne Combat Engineer Officer and an EMT/Paramedic. She is a graduate of West Point and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-0628 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 6 - Combat Engineer to Consulting/Entrepreneurship with Stephane ManuelStephane Manuel, MBA and MS in Design Innovation, is CEO and Founder of TruFiktion. TruFiktion tells the untold stories of marginalized groups in a way that humanizes them and helps students, teachers, and adults understand how to improve our society. It provides comics, curriculums, and community to empower people to talk about history. He served as a Special Operations Engineer Officer and then an Accenture management consultant. He graduated from West Point and the Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-3041 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 5 - Infantry Officer to Private Equity/Start-up Founder with Anthony RuizcalderonAnthony G. Ruizcalderon is the President/Co-founder at Circular Hospitality, after time as an Infantry Officer and a Private Equity Vice President at Heitman based in Chicago and London. He graduated from West Point and the University of Chicago – Booth School of Business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-1639 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 4 - Adjutant General/Head of Outreach to Leadership Development/Start-ups with Natoshia ClintonNatoshia Clinton is an HR Business Partner at Hover and Cornell Executive Coach. After time as an AG Officer and a Cornell Leadership Program Officer/Instructor/Leadership Coaching. She is a graduate of West Point and Cornell University. She is also a mother of two, sharing the challenges of balancing family life. The key tenants she shared with us are Introspection, Mentorship, Collaboration, Discipline, and Humility."Take inventory of the things you enjoy. I enjoy connecting with people" "Is it aligned with who I want to be in the world" "If there was a problem to b...
2022-12-0948 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 3 - Infantry/Outreach Officer to Law School/Big Law with Mr. Paul Bryant, Esq.Paul Bryant, Esq. is an Associate at Cravath, Swaine,& Moore LLP in New York, after time as an Infantry Officer and a West Point Diversity Outreach Officer. He is a graduate of both West Point and Columbia Law School. He balances the challenging demand of Legal Transactions and Mergers & Acquisitions while still making time for his beautiful family and young daughter.“Law School gives you a broad-based education with jargon and tools, but the firm is the finishing school for client, organization, and project management.”“Finances-Saving Money is one of the things that scares most junior...
2022-12-0250 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 2 - Infantry/Outreach to Education/Human Capital Consulting with Mr. William T. OsilajaMr. William T. Osilaja, a Human Capital Consultant at Deloitte, LLP, Infantry Officer, Former Diversity Outreach Officer, and Charter School Business Operations Officer, explains his strategy and tactical steps to transition. Before coming to West Point, Mr. Osilaja was a native of Evanston, IL. He graduated from West Point (BS) and the University of Michigan – Ross School of Business (MBA). During our conversation, he explores his decision to serve, transition, and choose his subsequent career.“Everyone wants to save the world and be a millionaire.”“Bloom where you’re planted”Key Points:- Understa...
2022-11-1841 minWar Room to Board RoomEp. 1 - Aviator/Army Career to Academia/Thought Leadership with Dr. Hise O. GibsonDr. Hise O. Gibson, a Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer, Combat Aviator, and Retired Army Colonel, explains his strategy and tactical steps to transition after 25 years of service. Dr. Gibson is a native of Lufkin, TX, before coming to West Point to play football. He is a graduate of West Point (BS), the Naval Postgraduate School (MS), and Harvard Business School (DBA). During our conversation, he explores his decision to serve, transition, and choose his subsequent career while balancing family life.“Don’t be scared of transitioning.”Key Points:- Finding time to...
2022-11-1122 min