Transitioning into the civilian world was an unexpected and daunting experience for me. After 24 years of service, four deployments, and leading hundreds of our country’s finest, I found the transition out of the military to be the most challenging endeavor I had ever undertaken.

Job applications, resumes, and interviews, were not explicitly taught in the military. Consequently, I went from making a significant impact and feeling a profound sense of purpose in my life to an uncertain search for employment. During this period, I discovered that many of my transferable skills were not readily applicable to the civilian job market. Months of job interviews yielded no positive outcomes, leading to a gradual onset of depression. I became increasingly distant from my loved ones, and anger and a lack of patience consumed me. I found myself drawn to a dark and unfamiliar place, a place that had been described to me by Veterans who had tried the job market before me. It was at that precise juncture that Heroes to Heroes selected me to participate in their program.

H2H provided me with invaluable guidance on organizing myself, setting specific and measurable goals aligned with my values, maintaining focus and staying true to my beliefs and faith. Shortly after completing the program, I secured employment and achieved remarkable success. H2H stood by my side during this transformative journey. Presently, as the Director of Operations for H2H, I am dedicated to assisting others transitioning from the military by offering unwavering support and resources while honoring their sacrifices.