42 Andrew Piland - Marine Corps Officer, Central America Deployments, Senior Manager, Father

Andrew Piland served 9 years as a Marine Corps Reserve Logistics Officer with units including CLB-453, 6th ANGLICO, and CLB-23. He deployed across Central America, training foreign militaries and leading logistics and engineering efforts in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Belize. Andrew finished his service as Company Commander of Transportation Services Company, CLB-23 in Lathrop, CA.Today, Andrew is a Senior Manager at Modular Power Solutions, bringing Marine Corps discipline and adaptability to modular construction. Beyond work, he’s a husband, father, and outdoorsman — raising a family in Fort Worth, TX while staying active in biathlon, Jiu Jitsu, fishing with his girls, and running his family’s cattle operation.➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/Mentions in This VideoAndrew's Info:➡︎ Linkedin: linkedin.com/ahpiland➡︎ Nonprofit: miraclefarm.orgSubscribe 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 EnvironmentThe 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 buildTimecodesChapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:32 Data Centers and Power Challenges06:19 Veterans and Military Service Perspectives09:30 Cultural Integration of Veterans12:20 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life15:27 Education and Career Paths for Veterans18:39 Leadership Experiences in the Corps of Cadets21:43 Family Influence and Military Aspirations24:29 College Experience and Enlisting in the Marines27:27 Commissioning and Officer Training30:31 Unique Challenges in the Marine Corps33:38 Final Thoughts and Reflections47:00 Transitioning from Active Duty to Civilian Life51:08 Navigating Career Changes and Job Opportunities55:18 The Challenges of Balancing Military and Civilian Careers01:03:59 Deployment Experiences and Responsibilities01:14:48 Post-Deployment Decisions and New Opportunities01:21:15 The Intensity of Reserve Duty and Work-Life Balance01:30:31 Transitioning to Company Command01:36:34 Navigating Reserve Life and Civilian Counterparts01:43:25 Hindsight Advice for Veterans01:50:46 Exploring Modular Construction02:00:02 Translating Military Skills to Civilian Life02:04:44 Wellness Practices and Personal Connections02:11:34 Jet.Build Sponsor#veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #veterans