VIB Reveille Podcast

Corey chats with VIB Network CEO Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner all about the brand new VIBN Connecting America cross country road trip! VIBN Connecting America Page => https://www.vibnetwork.org/vibn-connecting-america/

At the 2025 National VIB Conference - Corey chats with Tim Swaney, Navy Veteran and CEO of WatchUr6, a cybersecurity company that specializes in disaster recovery and readiness. For more on WatchUr6 - https://watchur6.com/Tim Swaney - [email protected]

In this special episode of the Reveille podcast, Corey sits down with Elizabeth Sullivan of the Madison Services Group, who shares with us the latest news from DC on legislation that directly impacts Veteran Owned Businesses. If Lizzie sounds familiar, it's because she's our Legislative Updates speaker at the VIB Conference! Be sure to tune in!For more about the Madison Services Group: https://madisonservicesgroup.com/

Corey has a great conversation with Ryan Murray, Managing Director for Greencastle Consulting and 2025 Above & Beyond Award winner for Veteran Business of the Year. They chat about Greencastle's future, new opportunities and what it means to prioritize giving back to the Veteran community.Greencastle Consulting: https://greencastleconsulting.com/

Listen in as Corey interviews Veteran CEO Magazine Founder and Air Force Veteran Jonathan Hernandez. Jonathan started Veteran CEO Magazine to support U.S. service members transitioning from the military to the civilian workforce. As a service member who made the transition, he wanted to share his experience, along with others’, to help guide others on their journey.Veteran CEO Magazine: https://www.vceomagazine.com/

While at the 2025 VIB National Conference, Corey takes some time to speak to Ciera Chancellor - Army Veteran, presenter and leadership consultant. Her expertise extends to strategic partnerships, awareness campaigns, and a focus on showcasing the competitive advantage that veterans bring to organizations.Chancellor Collective: https://www.chancellorcollective.com/

During the 9th Annual National VIB Conference on November 12th–13th, Reveille Podcast host Corey Vickers sat down with attendees. Listen as attendee Captain Kim Liszka shares her military experience and the mission behind her nonprofit, the Reveille & Retreat Project, which supports women veterans.  Reveille & Retreat Project: https://reveilleandretreatproject.org

Are you wondering what's the best way to prepare for this upcoming 9th Annual National VIB Conference? Curious to know the difference between Tactical Networking and One-on-One Business Matchmaking? Want to know what you should bring? Hear from CEO Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner as she takes Corey through what to expect at this year's event!If you haven't yet - register to attend today!Site: vibconference.com

Tune in to hear Corey chat with Trevor Boylston, Economic Inclusion Manager with Boston Scientific. He'll share his knowledge and tips on working with a large corporation like Boston Scientific, as well as his important must dos for any conference and making meaningful connections. Let's get to work!Boston Scientific => https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/supplier-resource-center.htmlPortal: boston.supplierone.coEmail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Corey speaks to the 2024 Bravo Zulu Above & Beyond Award Winner Elwyn Monroe with Dexcom all about his efforts to help the Veteran business community grow and succeed, as well as tips to help grow your own business. Dexcom => https://www.dexcom.com/dexcom-suppliersElwyn Monroe, Senior Manager - Supplier Risk, Diversity & SustainabilityEmail: [email protected]

Tune in to hear Corey interview the 2024 Above & Beyond Veteran Business of the Year Winner Kenneth King of KingFisher Services, LLC. Kenneth discusses his win, all about growth and bringing his leadership skills from the Army to his own business.KingFisher Services, LLCKenneth King, President - [email protected]://kingfisher.services/

Join Corey as he gets the inside scoop on Bristol Myers Squibb! You'll learn about what it takes to work with them and hear all about their Undercover Ally program. Bristol Myers Squibbhttps://www.bms.com/

Corey sits down with US Veterans Magazine President and Founder Mona Lisa Faris, the VIB Network 2024 Above & Beyond Oscar Mike Award Winner.Mona Lisa Faris, President and FounderUS Veterans Magazine => https://usveteransmagazine.com/Email: [email protected]

A few more interviews from the 2024 National Conference - let's get to work!Interview 1: Mona Lisa FarisUS Veterans Magazinehttps://usveteransmagazine.com/Interview 2: Danielle Marshall, USAFEmfor Group, LLChttps://www.emforgroup.com/

We're back with some 2024 Conference interviews! Listen in as Corey interviews a few attendees during the Conference at Paradise Point Resort in sunny San Diego.Interview 1: Breana Weaver, Manager | Diversity Equity & InclusionPCL Construction Serviceswww.pcl.comInterview 2:Dondre Lawson, CEOEmerald Technical Solutionshttps://emeraldsolutions.tech/

Corey interviews the 2023 Above & Beyond Award Veteran Business of the Year winner John Palmer, US Army Veteran, Founder and President of Servexo Protective Services.  John shares his words of wisdom and inspiring journey that took him from combat boots to business suits.  VIB Network Linksvibnetwork.orgvibexpressconnect.comServexo Protective Services [email protected]

Part 3 of 3Listen in to our final set of interviews from the 7th Annual National Conference!0:36 - Andrew Adamson / Bookcliff Partners / bookcliffpartners.com3:20 - Mark Morales / City National Bank9:20 - Joe Luu / GIJoe Motivational Comedy / joeluu.com13:14 - Cristi Suhadolnik / Capital50 Consultants / cap50.com16:07 - Melissa Tong / DuckPunk Productions / duckpunk.net23:20 - Sandy Garcia / Sony Pictures Entertainment27:17 - Rita Fucella / iVet Environmental / ivetenv.com32:56 - Lisa Roben / Comcast37:01 - Jorge Barreno / Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. / thermofisher.com and Paul Joseph / BOTG / botgsolutions.com45:12 - Athena Lou & Eric Smith / TeamWorks International / getteamworks.com

Part 2 of 3Listen in to Corey interview more attendees, including Veteran Business Owners, Corporate folks, Government agency reps and more during the 7th Annual National Conference!0:36 - Luke Brewer / Global Engineering Services / ges-us.com6:07 - Michelle GI / Department of Veteran Affairs/VetBizLady13:11 - Griffin Forsyth / Black Box Safety / blackboxsafety.com18:56 - Richard Chacon / US Bank25:25 - Bill Mingione / Bancroft Capital / bancroft4vets.com30:19 - Anne Muchiri / SoCalGas38:20 - Lorna Puntillo / ACTe2S / acte2s.com43:11 - Telma Lopez / SouthWest Gas46:59 - Heather Cox / Certify My Company / certifymycompany.com

Part 1 of 3Listen in to Corey interview attendees, including Veteran Business Owners, Corporate folks, Government agency reps and more during the 7th Annual National Conference!1:10 - Bill Cunningham / B.E.R.T. Workplace Safety Solutions / bertinc.org3:20 - Dennis Garland / Bristol Myers Squibb6:29 - Jerry Herrmann / Delta5 Resources / leasedelta.com8:43 - Erica Adkins  / Dexcom 11:13 - Marlon Blue / BSE Security Service Inc / bsesecurityservice.com16:01 - Karl Harris / Honda19:57 - Dustin Hayes  / Red, White & Badass Brew / redwhiteandbadassbrew.com27:14 - Lee Rector / Embassy Data Logistics Inc. / embassydl.com

Corey interviews US Air Force Veteran Michelle "G-I" Gardner-Ince - Recognized as one of LinkedIn's Top Voices for championing women veterans, blazing trails, and earning local national and international accolades, her mission is clear: "About the Business of America's Veteran Entrepreneurs – serving those who continue to serve America."   Listen for a great conversation about how to position your business for growth, how you should be thinking about certifications and much more!VIB Networkwww.vibnetwork.orgVIB National Conferencewww.vibconference.comAre you a Woman Veteran or Female Military Spouse Entrepreneur?  Do you know one?  Join us for our weekly VetBizLady Office Hours and Networking Sessions.  Every Tuesday 12-1pm. Please use the link below to register.  https://dapevents.mbmapp.com/forms/event/63c03b0544a12/dOt7BFkrNKbVJQaqv/7067

In a special episode, Corey interviews VIB Network CEO Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner all about the upcoming 2023 conference.  What to expect, more information about the Veteran Business Marketplace Reception and Opportunity Expo, how to make the most of your time there and what you can do to prepare.  Listen in for some great information!VIB Conference sitewww.vibconference.com

Veteran Businesses that specialize in Government Contracting - this one's for you! Guest Robert Jones walks us through how Left Brain Professionals can help you navigate the waters of Government contract accounting and how those attending the 7th Annual National Conference can prepare for Tactical Networking. Let's get to work!Left Brain ProfessionalsSite: https://www.leftbrainpro.com/Tactical Networking at the VIB National ConferenceTactical Networking form available hereSite: https://web.cvent.com/event/34c1e5cf-d932-42b4-b98e-09bb840b8cea/websitePage:47b548c3-dba3-43db-baa7-cd3d433f6824VIB ConferenceSite: http://www.vibconference.comVIB NetworkSite: http://www.vibnetwork.org

In our first Prime Time episode, Corey interviews the 2022 Teaming Partners of the Year Winners Swinerton and E2 Contracting.  Kim Patton (Swinerton) and Erik Franzen (E2) share great information about how they came to work together as a Prime and Sub, how Swinerton trusted the relationship built with this Veteran owned business and  what E2 did to prepare themselves for working at this level.Swinerton Kim Patton - Senior Outreach [email protected] ContractingErik Franzen - President, US Navy [email protected] Conferencewww.vibconference.comVIB Websitewww.vibnetwork.org

AARP offers more than just membership discounts.  Corey speaks with Kimberly Ayers and Felicia Brown from AARP to learn a whole lot more about the resources, services and support available to the Small Business and Veteran communities. AARP Links:AARP Supplier Diversity: https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/supplier-diversity/AARP Skills Builder : www.aarp.org/skillsbuilderAARP Veterans Job Center: aarp.org/vetsjobcenterVIB Network site:www.vibnetwork.org VIB Express Connect site:www.vibexpressconnect.com

Corey has a fantastic interview with Ed Simon of California American Water about doing work with a water company, their prioritization of Veteran spend and the excitement for the upcoming VIB Express Connect in Camden, NJ on April 27!Ed SimonCalifornia American WaterEmail: [email protected]: (619) 721-9524Site: https://www.amwater.com/caaw/About-Us/Doing-Business-With-Us/Supplier-Diversity/VIB Express Connect Site: www.vibexpressconnect.comVIB NetworkSite: www.vibnetwork.org

In this special episode, Corey interviews VIB Network CEO Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner all about the upcoming Inaugural VIB Express Connect East Coast event on April 27, 2023 in Camden, NJ.  What to expect, more information about our panels and speakers, how to make the most of your time there and how it's different from our Annual National Conference.  Listen in for some great information!Register for VIB Express Connect East Coastwww.vibexpressconnect.comVIB Network sitewww.vibnetwork.org

In our first Veteran Business interview, Corey speaks with 2022 VIB Veteran Business of the Year Winner Jennifer Vollbrecht of J. Vollbrecht Consulting, Inc. (JVC). Listen in to a great conversation that touches on Jennifer's successes, struggles and lessons learned over her career.J. Vollbrecht Consulting, IncJennifer VollbrechtEmail: [email protected]: https://www.jvc-inc.comVIB Network Information:April 27, 2023 - VIB Express Connect East Coast - www.vibexpressconnect.comSite: www.vibnetwork.orgDavid Goggins bookshttps://davidgoggins.com/book/

**Please note this episode was recorded before the 6th Annual National VIB Conference in San Diego, Nov 14-15, 2022Episode 6 of the VIB Reveille Podcast has Corey interviewing Pradip Khemani, Vice President of Global Business Services and Healthcare Business Operations for Blue Shield of California.  Tune in and learn from the best!Pradip Khemani, Blue Shield of CaliforniaPhone: (415) 815-8765Email: [email protected]: blueshieldca.comHow to Win a Contract With Blue Shield - Or Any Big Company by Pradip KhemaniVIB Network InformationWebsite: vibnetwork.orgSave the Dates:April 27, 2023 -  Inaugural VIB Express Connect East Coast Event - Camden, NJNovember 13-14, 2023 - 7th Annual National VIB Conference - San Diego, CA 

We're back with another Corporate Briefings episode and this time, Corey interview Dennis Thurston of Southern California Edison.  Listen in and learn from Dennis' experience and expertise! Dennis Thurston, Southern California EdisonPhone: (949) 981-3720Email: [email protected]: https://www.sce.com/VIB InformationMain website: vibnetwork.orgVIB Conference site: vibconference.com

In a special episode, Corey interviews VIB Network CEO Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner all about the upcoming conference.  What to expect, more information about the Veteran Business Marketplace Reception and Opportunity Expo, how to make the most of your time there and what you can do to prepare.  Listen in for some great information!VIB Networkvibnetwork.orgVIB Conference sitevibconference.com

Episode 3 of Reveille has Corey speaking with Camille Bragg and Wayne Shanks of USAA. Learn about their work and how they have impacted the Veteran Business community through Supplier Diversity. More about USAA: https://www.usaa.com/Supplier guide introduction: https://www.usaa.com/inet/wc/about_usaa_supplier_guide_introductionContacts: Camille Bragg or Wayne ShanksEmail: [email protected] VIB Informationvibnetwork.orgvibconference.com

Join Corey in the next VIB Reveille Podcast episode to speak with Donna Ruff, Director,  Supplier Diversity & Development  with Union Bank.More about Union Bank: https://www.unionbank.com/about-us/social-responsibility/communities/supplier-diversityContact Donna RuffEmail: [email protected] Phone: (832) 524-9093VIB Informationvibnetwork.orgvibconference.com

Join Corey in the first VIB Reveille Podcast episode to speak with Elwyn Monroe, Senior Manager of Supplier Risk & Diversity with DEXCOM. More about DEXCOM: https://www.dexcom.com/Contact Elwyn MonroeEmail: [email protected]: (619) 805-7356VIB Informationvibnetwork.orgvibconference.com