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PCS to Corporate America
by Cameron-Brooks
A Podcast to Catapult Careers and Help You Master the Military-to-Business Transition
Episodes
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E244: Inside a JMO Career Conference (with Three August Alumni)
Join us for inside a JMO career conference with three alumni from the August 2026 Cameron-Brooks Career Conference, hosted by Cameron-Brooks career coaches Brock Dudley and Geoff Fries. Peter Carver and Jonathan Guilbe are both headed to Flowserve, in the nuclear engineering valves division in...
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E243: The JMO Job Market in 2026 (with CEO Chuck Alvarez)
Twice a year, Joel Junker sits down with our CEO, Chuck Alvarez, to talk about what’s actually happening in the business world and what it means for officers getting out. They’ll be discussing the JMO job market in 2026. Chuck leads the client side and has been doing this for more than 30 years....
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Encore of Episode 131: From JMO to C-Suite (with Matt Beliveau)
TALK WITH A COACH How can I go from junior military officer to the C-suite? In interviews, JMOs often get asked where they see themselves in ten or twenty years. The honest answer, the one most people keep to themselves, is often: running the place. Matt Beliveau actually did it. He got there by...
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E242: Alumni Roundtable: 37 Officers, 384 Interviews, Every Officer Pursued
What Actually Happened at the June 2026 Career Conference Thirty-seven officers. Three hundred eighty-four interviews across two days. Every single officer pursued by an industry-leading company for the follow-up process. Two weeks later, most of the officers knew where they were launching their...
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E241: How to Build Elite Teams (with Saša Mirković)
In this episode, Joel Junker sits down with Saša Mirković, author of The Inspire Code, to talk about freedom, the importance of trust and conflict, and how leaders can build teams that can run without them. Saša’s story doesn’t start in the boardroom. It starts in Sarajevo. He survived the siege…
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Encore of E163: Military-to-Corporate History With Mary Lou White
We are bringing you a special encore episode following a truly historic time in America: our 250th birthday. In honor of this milestone, we thought we would talk about another type of founding: the founding of Cameron-Brooks. In this episode, you will hear from our very own Mary Lou White. She is...
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E240: What JMOs Bring to Corporate America (with Alum George Pesansky)
In this episode, Lauren Kordzik sits down with Cameron-Brooks alum George Pesansky to discuss what his 30 years of hiring and building teams taught him about JMOs, and why the best companies keep coming back to hire these great leaders. George Pesansky came through Cameron-Brooks in 1996 as an…
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Encore of Episode 87: Answering The Interview Question “Tell Me About Yourself”
It’s a tale as old as time. You launch your Zoom interview, you’re looking sharp, and you see the hiring mangers on the screen in front of you. And after some brief small talk, the interviewer looks at you and asks, “So, tell me about yourself.” This deceptively simple question can be a make or...
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E239: Alumni Roundtable: 3 successful military to business transitions, study groups, and art
The April 2026 Cameron-Brooks Career Conference has officially come to a close. We had 48 interviews, 51 companies, and 540 interviews over two days. Every single candidate was pursued. Every single candidate who entered the follow-up process received an offer. In this episode of the…
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E238: 30 Years of Conferences (What Michelle and Candy Want Every Officer to Know)
30 Years of Conferences: What Michelle and Candy Want Every Officer to Know For more than 30 years at Cameron-Brooks, Michelle Spisak and Candy Belcik have worked with thousands of military officers navigating the transition from active duty to corporate America. In this mini episode of PCS to...
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E237: Alumni Roundtable: What Three Officers Learned from their Successful Transitions
Tom Morin went from Army Infantry Captain to the Leadership Program at Extant Aerospace. Matt Horsley went from Marine Corps Logistics Officer to Financial Leadership Program at BD. Josh Klimek went from Army Infantry Captain to Operations at Macerich. Three incredible officers. Three success...
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E236: Navigating Career Transitions (with Dave Parmly)
Military to Corporate Leadership: Dave Parmly on Navigating Career Transitions, Integrity, and the Trusting the Process With over 40 years of experience spanning the US Military, KFC, Pilot Company, and CSUSA Shoffner, Dave Parmly has navigated multiple career transitions and leadership roles.…
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E235: The Power of Mentorship (Lessons from Jim O’Rourke)
The Power of Mentorship From Military to Corporate America: Leadership Lessons in From A Supply Chain Leader, Jim O’Rourke Transitioning from military service to corporate America isn’t just about landing a job, it’s about preparing for a completely different operating environment. In our latest...
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E234: Launching Pad or Landing Pad? What’s Ahead in 2026
A Year-End Look at the JMO Transition Market As the year winds down, a lot of Junior Military Officers are asking the same thing: What does the market actually look like right now? And what should I be doing about it? In the latest Cameron-Brooks podcast, our CEO, Chuck Alvarez, and Senior Vice...
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E233: Alumni Roundtable: Two Career Conference Success Stories
Check out our latest Alumni Panel after the November 2025 Career Conference. Brock Dudley sits down with: Cody Williams (Army Air Defense, Major | Caterpillar, Senior Production Manager) Ian Burgess (Air Force Intelligence, Captain | Twist Bioscience, Account Manager) You cannot control the…
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E232: Process Thinking Will Supercharge Your Military to Business Transition
How Process Thinking Will Supercharge Your Military to Business Transition On this episode of the Cameron-Brooks Podcast, Senior Vice President Joel Junker sits down with Phil Ranck, founder of Lean Alaska and a retired Army CW4 logistician. Phil shares how Lean Six Sigma helped him shift from…
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E231: Military to Consulting: Pat Curran’s Story
From Army Artillery Officer to Managing Director in Consulting Lauren Kordzik, Principal at Cameron-Brooks, sat down with Cameron-Brooks alum Pat Curran to discuss his leadership journey from the military to consulting. When Pat left the Army in 2013, he had a strong operations background and…
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E230: Military Leadership in Action: Self-Transcendence at Johnsonville
In this episode, I sit down with Cory Bouck—former Navy Naval Flight Officer, Cameron-Brooks alum, and author of The Lens of Leadership: Being the Leader Others Want to Follow. Together, we explore how military-honed leadership translates into exceptional business results. Today, Cory is making a...
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E229: Alumni Roundtable: Early Preparation to Military to Business Transition Success
Lessons from Cameron-Brooks Alumni on Military to Business Transition Success Each Cameron-Brooks Career Conference represents a major career event for our JMOs. In these military to business transition successes, officers together years of military service and months, (maybe even years of...
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E228: Self-Transcendent Leadership: Enabling Others to Flourish
A Journey Toward Self-Transcendent Leadership In January 2023, I began a long-term goal to earn a Master’s degree. Initially, my intentions were to learn, grow, and yes, to “check that box” that I had a Master’s degree. While I did all three of those things, earning my degree in December 2024…
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E227: How JMOs Can Win in Today’s Market
2025 Mid-Year Review: How Junior Military Officers Can Win in Today’s Market As we’ve passed the midpoint of 2025 and we look towards the end of 2025, our CEO, Chuck Alvarez, and Senior Vice President, Joel Junker, offered an in-depth review of today’s economic and career landscape. Their...
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E226: Post June 2025 CC Review
Cameron-Brooks June 2025 Career Conference Review: Insights for Your Military-to-Business Transition Transitioning from the military to a professional business career is a pivotal moment for any Junior Military Officer (JMO). At Cameron-Brooks, our mission is to help JMOs navigate this career...
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E225: Avoid the Career Do-Over – Transition Rule #5
E225: Avoid the Career Do-Over – Transition Rule #5 When it comes to transitioning from the military to the business world, you want to avoid the career do-over. Many officers define a successful transition by landing that first post-military job. At Cameron-Brooks, we define the transition not…
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E224: Beau Hughes – JMO to Corporate Procurement
Beau Hughes – HF Sinclair: Corporate Procurement Leader It was an absolute pleasure to have my good friend, Beau Hughes, join me on the PCS to Corporate America Podcast. Beau works for HF Sinclair as a Procurement Supervisor in their Corporate Procurement team. Find out how Beau went from JMO to...
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E223: Transition Rule #4 – Past Success Does Not Equal Future Success
E223: Transition Rule #4 – Past Success ≠ Future Success Why do we say, “Past success does not equal future success?” This episode is for those transitioning JMOs who have experienced past success in the military and are working towards business leadership careers. Also, it is for those who have...
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E222: April 2025 Post Conference Review
April 2025 Post-Conference Review: Leadership in an Uncertain Market Our April 2025 Post-Conference Review is live! The officers who attended the Career Conference have officially completed the follow-up process and made important career decisions. Over the last four weeks, they met with hiring...
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E221: Healthy Leaders are Strong Leaders
Transitioning from the military to business brings immense opportunities and new challenges. While you bring valuable skills from your service, focusing on personal well-being and the importance of self-care is crucial for effective leadership in your next career. In this podcast, I interview…
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E220: Transition Rule #3 – Throw Out the Traditional Career Search
This episode is for JMOs who are ready to transition and don’t want to take a step back in their next business career. In it, we: Define who this is for: JMOs aiming to lead and take on greater responsibility in a Business Leadership Career. Explain the “Traditional Career Search”: Glassdoor,...
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E219: Transition Rule #2 – Develop an Investment Mindset
Develop an Investment Mindset: As a Junior Military Officer, your military experience has shaped how you think, lead, and solve problems. But when it comes to your next step, developing an investment mindset for a military transition can be just as important as your skill set. That’s why…
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E218: Transition Rule #1 – Don’t Do It Alone
Why Is Transition Rule #1 – Don’t Do It Alone? When talking about the transition, why did we make Transition Rule #1 -Don’t Do It Alone? At Cameron-Brooks, we’ve spent nearly 50 years helping Junior Military Officers (JMOs) make this transition successfully. A lot has changed in 50 years, and…
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E217: January 2025 Post Conference Review
Our January 2025 Post Conference Review is live, and I always look forward to the weeks following a Career Conference and visiting with our recent alumni. It’s the culmination of an incredible amount of effort both from the candidates and our team. Seeing these talented JMOs, some having spent…
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How Defining Goals, Embracing Preparation and Learning Lead to Career Success (E216)
Leaving the structured world of the military for the uncertainty of civilian life can be a daunting task. In this episode of the PCS to Corporate America Podcast, I speak with Mike Sweeney, a former Army junior military officer (JMO) who successfully navigated this transition over 20 years ago....
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From JMO to C-Suite: Lessons Learned (E215)
Learn how Fran Lawler went from JMO to C-Suite. This former officer is an incredibly successful leader. She is a 1995 West Point Graduate, served six successful years in the Army as a Medical Service Corps Officer, and transitioned to a business career in 2001 through Cameron-Brooks. She earned…
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Nov ’24 Career Conference Recap (E214)
Welcome back to another Post-Conference Recap. For the November 2024 Career Conference, we had three of our most recent alumni on a webcast to share their experiences about the Cameron-Brooks process and where they chose to launch their careers. Aine Armstrong – LT, Navy Supply Officer Maria Blom…
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How Resilience and Hardiness Create Meaningful Work (E213)
Welcome to another episode of the PCS to Corporate America Podcast. This is a special episode for me. I recently completed my MA in Organizational Leadership at Gonzaga University. I significantly changed as a leader and person as a result of this program. The Leadership and Hardiness class...
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2024 Lessons and Looking Ahead to 2025 (E212)
Happy Holidays from the Cameron-Brooks Team! In this podcast, Cameron-Brooks team members from our company’s candidate and client sides share lessons from 2024 and what we look forward to in 2025. As usual, you will hear from Transition Coaches Brock Dudley and me (Joel Junker), as well as two…
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Life, Leadership & Climbing A Mountain (E211)
In July of this year, I climbed Mount Adams in southern Washington, just across the Columbia River from Hood River, OR. I did this climb as a part of my Leadership and Hardiness class at Gonzaga University for a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership. I complete my degree four days after…
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A Heart of Gratitude – A Message from the Cameron-Brooks Team (E210)
As we reflect on what makes Cameron-Brooks not just a company, but a community, one word comes to mind: gratitude. Every day, we are reminded of the extraordinary individuals who make our mission possible, and today, we pause to acknowledge the contributions that drive our success. We’re grateful...
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A Post-Military Career in Operations. What is it like? (E209)
What does a post-military career in Operations look like? In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, companies must find ways to optimize their operations, minimize costs, and meet customer expectations more effectively. The competitive advantage for any company is getting the…
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PCS’ing to Corporate America is a Team Effort (E208)
Roughly half of the military officers who attend a Cameron-Brooks Career Conference are married when they are PCS’ing to Corporate America. Though we do not measure it, my guess is another 25% of the unmarried officers are in a serious relationship where their significant other plays a major role...
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Ace the interview! August 2024 Conference Review (E207)
Welcome back to another Post-Conference Review. For the August 2024 Career Conference, we had three of our most recent alumni on a webcast to share their experiences about the Cameron-Brook process and where they chose to launch their careers. Marina Muenster – LT, Navy Nuclear Surface Warfare...
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Leading at the Edge: Leadership Strategies (E206)
Joel and I teamed up to talk about one of our favorite topics: Leadership! As some may know, Joel is currently a graduate student in the Gonzaga Master of Organizational Leadership program. He’s taken a couple of classes in heartiness and resiliency and read the book Leading at the Edge by Dennis...
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3 Ways to Accelerate Your Career in the First Year (Ep. 205)
When Cameron-Brooks partners with a military officer, we really do view our relationship as a partner. I know when many officers find Cameron-Brooks, whether through an internet search, on social media or just through word of mouth, they often approach us with an immediate and short-term need....
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A Post-Military Career in Business Analysis. What is it like? (E204)
When a military officer leaves the military in search of a high-potential leadership career in corporate America, there are many ways they can use their leadership experience to launch their business career. One area where officers have launched their careers and accelerated is in the career…
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Servant Leadership and the JMO (E203)
When I interview junior military officers (JMOs) to determine their fit with the Cameron-Brooks program, I ask them to describe their leadership style. They often label their style as “I am a servant leader.” When I help the officers in our program prepare answers to the question, “What is your...
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A Post-Military Career in Professional Sales—What is it like?(E202)
Let’s talk about a post-military career in professional sales. Business-to-business (B2B) sales is one of the most important functions in the business world. It is where a company that makes a product or service interfaces directly with a customer. As the name suggests, B2B sales is all about...
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Maximize Interview Success: 3 Can’t-Miss Tips (E201)
I think one of the hardest parts of the transition from the military is the unknowns and uncertainty about what is next. Not everyone experiences this uncertainty. Many JMOs who move from the military have their immediate future locked up, whether they choose to attend a full-time academic…
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Grateful to Serve – Independence Day 2024 (E200)
We started this podcast 8 years ago on May 26, 2016 and as we’ve reached our 200th episode, we are extremely grateful for the officers with whom we get to work with on a daily basis. We’re grateful to serve JMOs! We started the podcast with the goal of providing another avenue for military…
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3 Tips on Long-Term Career Thinking (E199)
Welcome back! As Transition Coaches, a topic that we often help officers think through as they are making decisions about getting out of the military is short-term thinking versus long-term career thinking. It is completely natural for officers leaving the military to focus and think in the short...
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Post-military career in manufacturing: Find out what it’s like (E198)
Welcome back! This is the second installment in our Career Field series podcasts. In our first episode (Episode 192), we featured three Cameron-Brooks alumni who explained their careers within the Engineering Management Career field. In this episode, we invited two of our alumni who launched…
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