Ep 55: Jennifer Vollbrecht- USMC Crew Chief and Entrepreneur

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Vollbrecht, a former U.S. Marine Corps helicopter crew chief and door gunner who has transformed her experience in the military into a thriving career in project leadership and consulting. As the President and CEO of J. Vollbrecht Consulting, she leads teams delivering high-impact projects for the Department of Defense and Department of Energy, with a strong presence at national laboratory facilities.Jennifer shares insights from her 15+ years managing complex capital asset projects, her approach to leadership, and how her military mindset shaped her success in the civilian world. We also talk about her passion for giving back—especially through her work with Women Veterans Giving, where she supports fellow veteran entrepreneurs.Whether you're interested in leadership, project management, or veteran advocacy, this episode is packed with value from someone who's lived it at every level.Topics Covered:Transitioning from military service to civilian leadershipProject management in high-stakes environmentsSupporting women veteran entrepreneursLessons in resilience, respect, and team executionBook- My Mom is a Veteran: https://a.co/d/13KQbC6Book- Girls Guide To Military Service:  https://a.co/d/fG3wLrKVet100: https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/2025-vet100/CEO Circle: https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/entrepreneurship/bunker-labs/ceocircle/Vibe Network: https://www.vibnetwork.org/Insitute for Veterans and Military Families: https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the show—especially if you love stories of resilience, exploration, and living boldly.The OpTempo Training Group website for an updated list of classes:https://optempotraining.com/@optempotraining on Instagram and FacebookFind us on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4kBpYUjDdve9BULTHRF2Bw/featured?view_as=subscriberLowa BootsIG: @lowa.professional and @lowabootshttps://www.lowaboots.com/