13 Gary Odum - US Air Force Veteran, supported the Iraq war and Air Force One. CEO of BG LionStar, Husband, Father

Gary Odum - a US Air Force Veteran, served for six years in roles supporting the war in Iraq and Air Force Once. Gary accumulated over a decade of experience in asset, facility, and construction management. Today, Gary is the Founder and CEO of BG LionStar Group, LLC, Husband and Father. Summary Gary Odum served in the U.S. Air Force, supporting the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. He later joined the presidential support detail at Andrews Air Force Base, where he worked on the blue and white missions, supporting the president, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and foreign dignitaries. Gary's role involved coordinating logistics for Air Force One and other aircraft, ensuring the success of high-profile missions. He also played a part in medevac missions and transporting fallen soldiers. Gary's experiences taught him the importance of sacrifice, unselfishness, and finding purpose in every day. Gary Odum shares his experience transitioning from the military to civilian life and his journey in the commercial real estate industry. He emphasizes the importance of resiliency, having a focused roadmap, and building a strong network. Gary also discusses his company, BG Lionstar, which focuses on social impact investment and commercial real estate development to serve the military and underserved communities. He highlights the need for partnerships, access to capital, and the ability to control the narrative to execute projects successfully. Gary recommends the books 'The Bible' and 'The Magic of Thinking Big' for personal and professional growth. ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Mentions in This Video Gary's Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-odum-%F0%9F%94%B5-a029253a/ ➡︎ Business: https://www.bglionstar.com/ ➡︎ Books: - The Magic of Thinking Big: https://amzn.to/3A8ZlXM (amazon) Subscribe To Our Podcast Here ➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKONY1n1qysTx2RiBiwj28QzLc8gI2oui ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZizGddgHgKA4oimoLkNRc?si=cd7c0afd6b064292 ➡︎ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Vt3rCE ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vwbshow/ ➡︎ X: https://twitter.com/TheVWBShow ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstark512/ ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterans-who-build ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranswhobuild/ The Veterans Who Build Show ➡︎ At VWB, we are on a mission to provide a platform for Veterans to share their story, empower others for success, transition from Military to civilian to profession, chat translatable skills, professional and personal wins, and all things Built Environment The VWB Show Sponsors ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by @jetbuild ➡︎ Find more information on Jet.Build, here: www.jet.build ➡︎ Jet.Build is THE central command for RE development and construction project management software. Solutions range from project finance to stakeholder collaboration, construction operations, and data reporting with AI. Jet.Build is the better way to build Timecodes / Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:23 Childhood and Military Upbringing 08:15 Enlistment and Tech School 14:23 Deployment to Germany and Logistics Role 26:23 Selected for Presidential Support Detail 31:14 Differences in Roles and Responsibilities 36:06 Impact of 9/11 and Supporting the War Effort 39:43 Navigating the Transition: Resiliency and Roadmap 41:14 Building Partnerships for Social Impact 48:55 Transitioning Out: Reflection and Next Steps 55:38 Career Journey: Leveraging Experience and Skill Sets 58:43 BG Lionstar: Social Impact Investment and Commercial Real Estate Development 01:12:29 Wellness Practices: Resiliency, Meditation, and Balanced Diet 01:20:40 Book Recommendations: 'The Bible' and 'The Magic of Thinking Big' #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #realestate #veterans #adamstark