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OUR CULTURE INCHOATE
VETLANTA summit closing remarks Dec 2024
My closing remarks at the VETLANTA Summit at Home Depot‘s corporate headquarters on December 4, 2024
2024-12-08
05 min
Veteran Voices
Behind the Uniform: The Impact of Creating a Supportive Veteran Culture
In this episode of Veteran Voices, host Mary Kate Saliva welcomes Kurt Robinson, an Air Force veteran and long-time employee at Delta Air Lines, to the show. Listen in as Robinson shares his journey from the military to the corporate world, and his 30+ year career with Delta.Join us as Kurt shares the importance of having a plan and seeking help when transitioning from service, and his involvement with various veteran support organizations, including Best Defense Warrior Alliance, Four Block, and Vetlanta. Learn how organizations can make a more supportive culture for veterans, and the impact that...
2024-06-14
49 min
The Landing Zone
Episode 14 - The Importance of Networking
Send us a textThis episode features Krista deKryger and focused on the importance of networking. Krista works for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Talent Acquisition Programs and Partnerships Advisor and has substantial experience working for some remarkable agencies including as the Vice President of Education of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York; Director at the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Presidential Learning Center at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Foundation in Simi Valley, California; Career & Education Transition Specialist Marine Corps Community Services. She is an active volunteer for a multitude of community organizations...
2024-05-14
38 min
The Landing Zone
Episode 13 - Boots to Loafers, Transition Advice from Author John Phillips
Send us a textThis episode features transition advice and our guest is John Phillips. John has had a storybook set of careers including in the United States Army where he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, Coca-Cola where he retired as Director and Financial Controller, and he didn’t slow down in his post-retirement life as he has remained steadfast and committed to serving veterans and their families. In addition to being the Vice President of VETLANTA, he serves as the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Georgia, is an accomplished author, and has se...
2024-04-26
37 min
VET S.O.S. Podcast
From Air Force Veteran to VETLANTA Founder | Empowering Veterans Through Leadership & Networking
2023-12-19
31 min
VET S.O.S. Presents The Military Transition Resource Show with Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant
From Air Force Veteran to VETLANTA Founder | Empowering Veterans Through Leadership & Networking
2023-12-19
31 min
The Tactical Leader
BATL Brews Featuring Lloyd Knight
“We're no longer needed the wars are over, we're no longer on the front page, but all that crap from all those wars still exists. So don't lose focus, veterans kick ass. We make things happen.” – Lloyd KnightIn today’s episode, Zack Knight is joined by Lloyd Knight, Lloyd discusses the importance of veteran support from both veterans and non-veterans alike. He talks about his journey into the Air Force and founding VETLANTA, and writing a book, “The Knight’s Work: My Unfinished Journey of VETLANTA”.Lloyd explores how to use experience and...
2023-06-29
53 min
Braves Country Podcast
Braves Country Scott Johnson of Warrior Alliance and VetLanta
Today we’re joined by Scott Johnson, President and CEO of the Warrior Alliance - who’s here to discuss TWA’s new expanded support from the Atlanta Braves, the recent VetLanta Q-1 Summit at The Battery Atlanta where hundreds of Veterans signed up for the PACT ACT - and his big announcement of TWA’s new Legal Services initiative, and the upcoming Veteran Impact Awards on Thursday May 11, 2023 right here at the Battery Atlanta at the Roxy Theatre… Scott Johnson, welcome to Braves Country!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-03-16
50 min
Veteran Voices
Veterans Day 2022: Service & Leadership March On
Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the U.S., meaning that schools and many businesses are closed for the day in recognition of all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. We have the opportunity to thank our Veterans and attend local ceremonies to mark the occasion, but what does Veterans Day mean to Veterans?In this special Veterans Day livestream episode of Veteran Voices, co-hosts Mary Kate Soliva and Scott Luton were joined by Zach Knight, U.S. Army Veteran and Marketing Chair with VETLANTA, and Marina Rabinek, U.S. Navy Veteran...
2022-11-18
57 min
The Nonprofit Exchange: Leadership Tools & Strategies
Bridging the Knowledge Gap for Military Service Members and Families
Saving lives: Bridging the Knowledge Gap for Military Service Members and Families to Avoid Loss of Life, and the Loss of HOPE! Brian Arrington, USAF (ret), M.S. is President/Founder of VETS2INDUSTRY LLC and Vets2Industry Foundation Inc. and is Director, Military Programs and Recruiting for Military Hiring Accelerator, LLC. Brian retired July 2019, from the United States Air Force with Robins AFB, GA as his final duty station. His distinguished career led him to deploy to Iraq, Afghanistan, Thailand, and Qatar and provide humanitarian relief throughout SE Asia during the tsunami, Haiti during t...
2022-10-04
31 min
Vets Talk
Finding Stability in Entrepreneurship with Stability X
In this episode, you'll hear from Stability X, why she legally changed her name to this, and the struggles of being an entrepreneur and single mom.To learn more about Stability X you can visit her website at www.innovativesupplies.netIf you would like to be a guest on our show please reach out to Kevin Horgan at kevin@vetlanta.org. Whether you decide to tell one anecdote or give a biography or tell of your life mission, you want to make the most of your VETS-TALK experience. I will ask you leading questions a...
2022-05-13
17 min
The FourBlock Podcast
Managing Dual Corporate and Military Careers: Insights from a Veteran Senior HR Executive
Following an amazing 30-plus year-career at UPS while proudly serving for nearly 22 years in the United States Air Force and National Guard, Chris Peck shares his wisdom, expertise and advice in an inspiring conversation with host Mike Abrams. In this episode, Chris answers questions about why he joined the Air Force, how he began his career with UPS, and how he managed dual military and civilian careers, citing the values alignment between UPS and the military as one of the keys to success. Chris also shares how the experience that he gained in the National Guard concurrently...
2021-07-19
38 min
Veteran Voices
Veteran Voices Classic: Profiles in Veteran Leadership: John Tien & Kevin Horgan
Originally recorded: October 30th, 2019In this Veteran Voices Classic, host Scott Luton is joined by Lloyd Knight, Director of International Airfreight LMG at UPS Global Forwarding and co-founder and President of Vetlanta, as well as Army veteran, former Managing Director of Citigroup, and current US Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, John Tien, and retired UPS, Marine Corps veteran and VETLANTA board member, Kevin Horgan.Transitioning from military to civilian life comes with both challenges and opportunities, and both John and Kevin share their advice. Kevin credits his success to his positive attitude, and while he...
2021-07-16
1h 01
Boots About Business
Episode 28: This Army Vet Applied to 400 Jobs with Zero Callbacks, but Here’s How He Finally Landed His Dream Job; Chuck Kluball, Military Relations for Home Depot
https://www.swordandthescript.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bab_028_chuck_kluball_home_depot-scaled.jpg After Chuck Kluball transitioned out of the Army, he spent months applying for jobs and sending out resumes. In fact, he says he submitted about 400 applications and received no responses. Zero. Home Depot was at the top of his most wanted list and he sent some 40 applications to positions there and had the same result: No call backs. No interviews. And no job offers. Still, he preserved, and he obviously is working for Home Depot today. On this podcast he explains what the experience taught him, how he...
2021-05-19
39 min
The FourBlock Podcast
Paying It Forward: How an Air Force Veteran and FourBlock Alumnus Is Helping Others Transition
On this week's episode of the FourBlock Podcast, we welcome FourBlock alumnus Brian Arrington, USAF (ret), M.S., CEO and Founder of VETS2INDUSTRY LLC and VETS2INDUSTRY Foundation Inc. and a Business Initiatives Consultant with Wells Fargo. Brian joins host Mike Abrams to discuss his 20-year service in the Air Force, his military retirement and transition, and his subsequent work creating VETS2INDUSTRY to help more veterans and their families get connected with the resources and benefits available to them and to ensure the success of every veteran and their families after military service. VETS2INDUSTRY...
2021-04-12
28 min
Veteran Voices
Jack & Lynette Beavers: Finding A Way to Overcome Extraordinary Storms in Life
In this episode of Veteran Voices, host Scott W. Luton welcomes Jack & Lynette Beavers to the show, who’ll share various aspects of their journey: past, present & future. Jack describes how he “lives life backwards”, while he & Lynette have been raising 3 daughters. Jack shares why he joined the Marines, even against his father’s wishes, and the impact it had on his life. The Beavers share several challenges that their family has faced, including being homeless for a few months in 2020 - - and how they overcame each of those, while developing a passion to help others facing adversity in life...
2021-03-29
57 min
OUR CULTURE INCHOATE
VETLANTA and THE WARRIOR ALLIANCE
A quick discussion on a couple organizations I am aligned with and working with and a new season of veterans initiatives.
2021-02-24
05 min
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Podcasts
Interview: PTSD from Army Veteran, Dan Solla, JD
Dan Solla, is a veteran of the United States Army Infantry served as rifleman in the 1st Armored Divisions 1/36 Infantry Battalion from Ray Barracks Friedberg, Germany. He served as a rifleman in Iraq for 15 months during the Iraqi Invasion in 2003-2004 where he was actively engaged in ground combat. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge. He has struggled with with PTSD symptoms, addiction, and how he self-medicated his symptoms, his overdose and needing help for long-term treatment. He talks about his experiences, triggers, symptoms and “even being afraid of my own shadow” from being a young man signing up aft...
2021-01-03
52 min
This Week in Business History
This Week in Business History for November 2nd: The Spruce Goose is Loose
On this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton details some of the background info on the story of the H-4 Hercules, also known as the "Spruce Goose" and the "Flying Lumberyard", a project led by the legendary Howard Hughes. Scott also touches on other historical items related to Air Cargo, Chemistry (Scott's worst subject in school), the relationship between Adidas and Puma & much more.Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications...
2020-11-02
17 min
The Boots Off Podcast
#15: Dr. Amy Stevens on being a female officer in the 1970s, women's and veteran's health, the importance of community, and more
Dr. Amy Stevens is the founder of Georgia Military Women and Chief of Women's Programs at VETLANTA. On this episode we discuss her service as a Naval officer from the late-70s to the early-90s, the rough road following her medical discharge. We also talk about the importance of community and veterans groups, as well as health issues we face as a result of military service. All episodes of The Boots Off Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, and others. I would love to see a five-star review on iTunes from you. As this is a...
2020-10-19
1h 15
This Week in Business History
This Week in Business History for October 19th: Alfred Nobel, The Dodge Brothers, Martha Rountree, & More
In this episode of This Week in Business History, Scott dives into the back story of the Nobel Peace Prize, Dodge automobiles and "Meet the Press". He also touches briefly on bebop, The Body Shop, The Supremes - - and the day that still represents the largest one-day Dow Jones crash (at least by percent) in U.S. history.Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress...
2020-10-19
11 min
This Week in Business History
This Week in Business History for October 12th: The Jean Nidetch & Weight Watchers Story
On this episode, Scott W. Luton dives into the story of Weight Watchers International Incorporated and its founders, including Jean Nidetch. He also touches on a variety of other historic business events, including Dictionary Day and the "Razor and Blades" business model, for the week of October 12th.Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain...
2020-10-12
14 min
This Week in Business History
This Week in Business History for October 4th: The Birth & Rise of Instagram
The "This Week in Business History" series features host Scott Luton as he looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia...
2020-10-05
14 min
This Week in Business History
"This Week in Business History for September 28th: George Washington Jenkins & The Birth of Publix"
Episode 16The "This Week in Business History" series features host Scott Luton as he looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards...
2020-09-28
20 min
This Week in Business History
This Week in Business History for September 21st: The Story & Passion Behind Honda Motor Company Ltd
This Week in Business History for September 21st: The Story & Passion Behind Honda Motor Company Ltd Episode 15The "This Week in Business History" series features host Scott Luton as he looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was recently named a 2019 Pro to K...
2020-09-21
16 min
This Week in Business History
This Week in Business History for September 14th: JC Penney, Karsten Solheim, & More
The "This Week in Business History" series on Supply Chain Now is where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served...
2020-09-14
13 min
This Week in Business History
This Week in Business History for September 7th: The Story Behind Labor Day
The "This Week in Business History" series features host Scott Luton as he looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia...
2020-09-07
13 min
This Week in Business History
This Week in Business History for August 31st: How Glen Bell Jr. Transformed Fast Food
The ‘This Week in Business History’ Series on Supply Chain Now shares some of the most relevant business and global supply chain events from years past. It will shine a light on some of the most significant leaders, companies, innovations, and even lessons learned from our collective business history.Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain...
2020-08-31
17 min
Veteran Voices
Providing Knowledge, Connections, Opportunities, & Hope: Brian Arrington with Vets2Industry
This episode of Veteran Voices features Brian Arrington. Brian Arrington, USAF (ret), M.S. is CEO/Founder of VETS2INDUSTRY LLC and Vets2Industry Foundation, Inc. and is a Business Initiatives Consultant with Wells Fargo. Brian retired July 2019, from the United States Air Force with Robins AFB, GA as his final duty station. His distinguished career led him to deploy to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Qatar and provide humanitarian relief throughout SE Asia during the tsunami, Haiti during the earthquake, and in Turkey supporting refugee evacuations during the Israel-Lebanon Mideast Crisis. Brian’s career has taken him to 90 countries and 5 of...
2020-08-29
1h 21
This Week in Business History
This Week in Business History for August 24th: Windows 95, Malvin Russell Goode, & More
The ‘This Week in Business History’ Series on Supply Chain Now shares some of the most relevant business and global supply chain events from years past. It will shine a light on some of the most significant leaders, companies, innovations, and even lessons learned from our collective business history.Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain...
2020-08-24
16 min
This Week in Business History
"This Week in Business History for August 17th: Retail & Radio Legends are Born"
This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of the "This Week in Business History" series where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain...
2020-08-17
18 min
This Week in Business History
"This Week in Business History for August 10th: Fender, Fred, Free Market, & More"
The ‘This Week in Business History’ Series on Supply Chain Now shares some of the most relevant business and global supply chain events from years past. It will shine a light on some of the most significant leaders, companies, innovations, and even lessons learned from our collective business history.Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain...
2020-08-09
14 min
This Week in Business History
"This Week in Business History for August 3rd: Elisha Otis Lifts the World Up"
"This Week in Business History for August 3rd: Elisha Otis Lifts the World Up"Episode 8In This Week in Business History, Scott Luton shares how Elisha Otis revolutionized the elevator and made it safe for people to utilize in architecture and business.The ‘This Week in Business History’ Series on Supply Chain Now shares some of the most relevant business and global supply chain events from years past. It will shine a light on some of the most significant leaders, companies, innovations, and even lessons learned from our collective business history.Scot...
2020-08-03
16 min
This Week in Business History
"This Week in Business History for July 27th: The Past, Present, & Future of the Cannabis Industry"
This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of the "This Week in Business History" series where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain...
2020-07-27
17 min
This Week in Business History
"This Week in Business History for July 20th: The Legacy of the Apollo Program"
"This Week in Business History for July 20th: The Legacy of the Apollo Program"Supply Chain Now Episode 405This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of the "This Week in Business History" series where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress...
2020-07-20
21 min
This Week in Business History
"This Week in Business History for July 13th: Boeing Takes Off in the Pacific Northwest"
"This Week in Business History for July 13th: Boeing Takes Off in the Pacific Northwest"Supply Chain Now Episode 401This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of our new series, "This Week in Business History," where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and...
2020-07-14
22 min
This Week in Business History
"This Week in Business History for July 6th: The Birth of the Coca-Cola Company"
"This Week in Business History for July 6th: The Birth of the Coca-Cola Company"Supply Chain Now Episode 394This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of our new series, "This Week in Business History," where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality...
2020-07-07
15 min
This Week in Business History
"This Week in Business History for June 29th: The U.S. Interstate Highway System"
"This Week in Business History for June 29th: The U.S. Interstate Highway System"Supply Chain Now Episode 389This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of our new series, "This Week in Business History," where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality...
2020-07-06
21 min
This Week in Business History
"June 22nd- This Week in Business History: The Birth of the Universal Product Code"
"June 22nd- This Week in Business History: The Birth of the Universal Product Code"Supply Chain Now Episode 384This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of our new series, "This Week in Business History," where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality...
2020-07-05
18 min
This Week in Business History
"June 15th- This Week in Business History: Goodyear, IBM, & More"
"June 15th- This Week in Business History: Goodyear, IBM, & More"Supply Chain Now Episode 379This episode of Supply Chain Now is the first in our new series, "This Week in Business History," where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott...
2020-07-04
19 min
Veterans Be Real
Army Veteran Zack Knight
Zack Knight is currently an Infantry Lieutenant and platoon leader in the United States Army Georgia National Guard. His time spent in the Army has involved extensive training in risk assessment and mitigation techniques that have been proven in the most intense environments. From the streets of metro-Atlanta as a police officer and SWAT Operator, to the mountains of Afghanistan as an Infantry leader, Zack has been tested on his crime and risk mitigation expertise as well as his leadership. He has built this experience into Knight Protection Services, where he and his team provides t...
2020-07-02
24 min
Veteran Voices
Female Veteran Thought Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. Amy Stevens
"Female Veteran Thought Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. Amy Stevens"Veteran Voices Episode 9This episode of Veteran Voices features Dr. Amy Stevens. Dr. Amy Stevens, Ed.D. LPC is a mental health consultant and passionate military veteran advocate in Marietta, GA. She works with numerous federal, state and local agencies which seek to provide mental health services to service members, veterans and their families. She is the Founder of Georgia Military Women which has almost 4000 active members and has numerous activities across the State of Georgia. She is also Chief of Women Veterans and Chief...
2020-04-06
1h 01
Veteran Voices
"Veteran Transition Stories: Tyler Bowser with VEO"
"Veteran Transition Stories: Tyler Bowser with VEO"Veteran Voice, Episode 8This episode featured Tyler Bowser. Tyler is a United States Air Force Veteran and served honorably from 1996 to 2000. While in the Air Force, Tyler worked as a Satellite and Wideband communications journeyman. In his 4 year career in the Air Force he found an amazing sense of camaraderie with his fellow Airmen. He deployed to South West Asia in support of Operation Southern Watch. After leaving the Air Force he found it extremely difficult to acclimate to the civilian world. The team of leaders and managers...
2020-02-18
1h 05
Veteran Voices
"Profiles in Veteran Leadership: John Tien with Citigroup & Kevin
"Profiles in Veteran Leadership: John Tien with Citigroup & Kevin Horgan with VETLANTA”Veteran Voices, Episode 6This episode features John Tien and Kevin Horgan. As a Managing Director at Citigroup, John Tien currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Citi Retail Services’ largest American Express co-brand credit card portfolio, which provides credit card support to over 20 million Citi customers. As a retired U.S. Army Colonel, John also serves as the national Co-Head of the Citi Salutes program (www.CitiSalutes.com) which is Citi’s firm-wide initiative that supports U.S. military veterans and military famili...
2020-02-17
1h 03
Veteran Voices
"An Interview with Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient David Bellavia"
"An Interview with Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient David Bellavia”Veteran Voices, Episode 7This episode features David Bellavia. Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia was born, Nov. 10, 1975, in Buffalo, New York. Following his high school graduation in 1994, Bellavia attended Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire, and the University at Buffalo, where he studied biology and theater before turning to the military. Bellavia enlisted in the U.S. Army as an infantryman in 1999. After One Station Unit Training, the Army assigned Bellavia to the Syracuse Recruiting Battalion, In the summer of 2003, Bellavia’s unit deployed to Koso...
2020-02-17
1h 08
Veteran Voices
"A Sobering Dive into PTSD"
“A Sobering Dive into PTSD”Veteran Voices, Episode 5Episode 174 of Supply Chain Now Radio features Stephen Smitley and Dan Solla. Stephen Smitley is Lead Singer for Disciples Of Danger. He served 8 Years in the United States Marine Corps, including a tour in Afghanistan in 2008 for 8 months with 24th MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit) BLT 1/6 (Battalion Landing Team - 1st Battalion 6th Marines). While overseas Stephen served as a Generator Operator attached to a Grunt unit. He was also an Electrician and went on a few patrols to help with the unit’s electrical gear. Stephen attended the Ch...
2020-02-16
1h 04
Veteran Voices
"A Conversation with Brave, Resilient Female Veterans"
"A Conversation with Brave, Resilient Female Veterans” Veteran Voices, Episode 4Episode 157 of Supply Chain Now Radio features Jerai Robins and Lillian Norton. Jerai Robins is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at UPS, assigned to the corporate Talent Acquisition Team based in Atlanta, Georgia. Jerai served in the US Army for nine years. While on active duty service, Jerai served as a Human Resource Specialist amongst her many skill sets. Jerai was also deployed to Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom while on active duty. Jerai continues her service since leaving active duty by devoting her time by be...
2020-02-15
1h 04
Veteran Voices
"The VETLANTA Story & Why it Matters"
“The VETLANTA Story & Why It Matters”Veteran Voices, Episode 2Episode 2 features Lloyd Knight and John Phillips. Lloyd Knight is a Senior Director of International Air Freight based at UPS Supply Chain Solutions corporate campus in Alpharetta, GA. Lloyd began his career with UPS in 2007 and in addition to his current assignment has served multiple capacities including Director of Global Freight Forwarding, Director of Global Government Operations and Government Operations Manager. In addition to these roles, Lloyd has been selected for several special assignments including a six month rotation with corporate HR establishing the UPS Veterans Mana...
2020-02-13
1h 10
On The Other Side: Leadership After Transition
Lloyd Knight- VETLANTA
An Air Force Veteran, Lloyd has worked for UPS for the last 11 years. He started the first UPS Veterans Business Resource Group in Atlanta and co-founded and is the President and Chairman of the Board of VETLANTA, an industry collaboration of veteran friendly/affiliated organizations striving to make Atlanta the top destination for Veterans. Lets see what Lloyd is doing, On The Other Side.
2018-04-30
1h 05