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Colorado: Brad Gallup Major USAF: Cable-Safe

Major Brad Gallup

Brad Gallup served in the U.S. Marine Corps and then in the U.S. Air Force. He owns Cable-Safe, Colorado. He leads the Rocky Mountain Veterans Alliance and supports various military charities and programs with his time.

Business website: Cable Safe

South Carolina: Tom Rippy: Lieutenant (USAF): Lighthouse Tax Service Center

Lt. Tom Rippy & Wife, Caroline

Tom and Caroline are the owners of Lighthouse Tax Service Center, LLC, a veteran owned business and proud sponsors of HirePatriots.com. They are the contacts for the state of South Carolina Hire Patriots Job Board. — As a 10 year military veteran who served both as enlisted and as an officer in the Air Force and with the National Guard the desire is still there to serve. Tom and Caroline both are strong patriotic citizens and wanted to further support the men and women who defend this great country.

Business website: Lighthouse Tax Service

Hawaii: Master Chief Paul Hileman (USN): Secure Shopping Hawai’i

Master Chief Paul Hileman & wife, Dana

Dana and Paul “Spot” Hileman are the owners of Secure Shopping Hawai’i, a veteran owned business and proud sponsor of Hawaii.HirePatriots.com.
Spot served 30 years with the United States Navy as an Information Systems professional and retired as a Master Chief in 2009 while stationed at Naval Telecommunications Area Master Station. Since retirement, he has returned to work at the same base, doing much the same job.
Secure Shopping Hawai’i was begun in 2009 as the web presence for Aweigh With Woods, Dana and Spot’s small woodworking company. The vision has been that not only would they be the clearinghouse for Aweigh With Woods products and purchases.

Business website: Secure Shopping Hawaii

Arizona: Yuma, Phoenix, Tucson: Joe Ziemer Gunnery Sergeant USMC:

Master Gunny Joe Ziemer (in truck)

Yuma Truck Driving School
Are you interested in a career as a professional truck driver?
Yuma Truck Driving School has trained hundreds of students to not only pass their Commercial Driver License (CDL) test, but to become the kind of professional driver that companies seek. It’s why our graduates are working for many of the nation’s top over-the-road carriers, as well as regional and local companies. — With flexible training scheduled around work or military duties, we can get you road to a successful new career in as little as 4 weeks.

Business website: Yuma Truck Driving School

Pennsylvania: Bob Hinkle: Platoon Sergeant (U.S. Army): First Capital Web Services

Sergeant Bob Hinkle & wife, Tina

Bob Hinkle is owner of First Capital Web Services and a retired member of the U.S. Army. Bob served 22 ½ years in the Army and knows firsthand the employment issues that can affect our service men and women. After being deployed a total of 24 months following September 11th, Bob’s civilian job was no longer available to him when he returned from his most recent deployment to Iraq. After several attempts to find employment he decided to start his own business with his wife, Tina, designing and hosting websites. With Bob’s extensive background in computers and computer network infrastructure and Tina’s background as a commercial artist, the new venture was a perfect fit for both of them. — First Capital Web Services provides a full range of website hosting and website design services.

Business website: First Capital Web Services

Massachusetts: Wilford Corey: U.S. Army Crewman: VET NET : Plymouth, MA.

Wil Corey:U.S. Army

Wilford Corey is a U.S. Army veteran, having served his country honorably from 1981-1985 as an armor crewman on the M60A1, M60A3, M60A3TTS, and M1 Main Battle Tanks. Wil was stationed at Fort Knox, Weisbaden Air Base in Germany, and Fort Polk during his enlistment.

Wil now spends a large amount of his time volunteering for the VET NET Group of Plymouth MA. As a Steering Committee Member for the Veterans Networking Group, Wil helps fellow Veterans in their search for a better career opportunity by supporting the various workshops that are available to Veterans at the Plymouth Career Center. The Veterans Networking Group was created to help Veterans in networking their job search. In today’s environment, it’s not what you know but who you know to get that perfect fit for that next step in a career move. The Veterans Networking Group is: Vet Net Plymouth, MA.

Business website: Vet Net Plymouth MA

Virginia, Virginia Beach: Paul Walsh USN: Superior Executive Transportation

Paul Walsh: Navy

I have been searching for ways to give back to my community, and am fortunate that Mark and Tori Baird, the founders of Hire Patriots, found me and gave me this opportunity to start this successful community service right here.

In the Navy, serving with people from all walks of life, every type of family background and economic situation, it was easy for me to see how Hire Patriots is such a great idea. I own a small business and am very aware of how the economy is affecting everyone.

Business website: Superior Executive Transportation

Drew Pallotto: Connecticut leader for HirePatriots:

Drew Pallotto: HP Connecticut Leader

Drew does not have any military experience, but many of his family members have served. His father, 6 uncles, 2 cousins and niece and nephew have all served this great country of ours. Drew’s uncle made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II. It was because of his families experience with the military that Drew was raised with a great deal of respect and honor for the men and woman who serve or have served our country. This is why Drew Pallotto chose to become the Connecticut leader for HirePatriots.

Business website: Princeton Green

North Carolina: Michael Osborne (Patriot): ShipTransportal

Mike Osborne: Patriot

Shiptransportal.com, Inc. is a logistics company based in Davidson, NC that specializes in transportation management. The owner of the company, Michael Osborne, has nearly 20 years’ experience in logistics and is known as a thought leader in the industry. He received his MBA from Wake Forest and gained seven years of “tactical” experience at C.H. Robinson Company prior to providing guidance to executives as a consultant for companies such as Cap Gemini Ernst and Young, GM, FedEx, GE, TNT, Continental Tire, and Energizer Battery. His father served in the Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War and his brother served in the Marines and is a veteran of the Iraq War.

Business website: Ship Transportal

Texas, Dallas/ Ft. Worth: J.D. Maroney (Patriot): Send Out Cards

Jay & Barbara Maroney: Patriots

Jay and Barbara Maroney are involved in several commercial companies in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and are proud to be sponsors of HirePatriots.com in the DFW Metropolis and Killeen, Texas.

Jay was born and raised in Texas. His desire to make his beloved state an even better place to live, now includes a commitment to use his time and enthusiasm to energize the community in support of DFW.HirePatriots.com and the Veterans it serves.

Business website: Send Out Cards

California, San Diego: Jessica Bottrell (Marine wife): Top San Diego Homes

Jessica Bottrell: Marine Spouse

Top San Diego Homes is a husband and wife team who bring a lot more to the table than most Realtors. Jim is a former Major, United States Marine Corps. His background as a Mortgage Broker, General Contractor, his Degree in Finance, and his personal real estate investing experience is invaluable to our clients. This first hand experience ensures that the proper advice and recommendations are given to our clients when making real estate decisions.

Jessica is a Realtor Affiliate for Homes 4 Heroes in San Diego County and she is very honored to give back to those who serve our great nation every day. This program is available to Military, Police, First Responders, Fire/EMT, Medical Professionals and Teachers when they are purchasing or selling their home.

Business website: Top San Diego Homes

California, Central: Cathy Cardoza (Patriot): Free Lance Writer

Cathy Cardoza: Central CA Leader

I am honored to support our military, their families and our veterans. No amount of words can ever convey the respect and devotion we all feel for our brave military. They are shining examples of the American spirit, patriotism, love of flag, country, family; and love of God.

Central California HirePatriots.com is a unique job board for the community to hire their active off-duty military, their spouses and veterans from local military bases. It is a wonderful way to show respect and support for our cash-strapped military who struggle to pay bills and provide for their families.

Central California Website

Big Ben Parker

– North County San Diego Leader

"Big" Ben Parker: Camp Pendleton Marine Base Leader

HirePatriots is proud to introduce “Big” Ben Parker as our new HirePatriots leader for North County. He is a long time resident of San Diego. He has recently purchased Bounce O Round, a party rental company with fun inflatables for children parties. His large personality, heart (and size) is why he has the nickname of “Big.” He is one of the most liked people in North County.

Phone: 760.224.4033
Website: www.bounceoround.com

Janie Smith

– Dayton, Ohio / Wright Patterson AFB Leader

Janie Smith: Dayton, Ohio / Wright Patterson AFB Leader

Founder, HOPE BEYOND TRAUMA

Author, HOPE BEYOND TRAUMA…a mother’s journey

Speaker, Life Coach

HOPE Beyond Trauma serves anyone experiencing major trauma in their lives. As a trauma survivor myself, I now show others how to bring HOPE and joy back into their lives.

Our missions is empowering lives of those facing major trauma.
Specializing with military families, caregivers, brain injuries, major trauma, and developmental disabilities. Everyone is welcome!

janie@hopebeyondtrauma.com
http://www.hopebeyondtrauma.com
Phone: 707-322-5084
Fax: 937-879-7119

Patrick O’Connor

– National Member (SE region of US

Patrick O'Connor: National Member (SE region of US)

Franchise Development Director HomeTask.com
Recruit, train and support Development Agents representing the HomeTask Brands of Service franchise systems including Yellow VAN Handyman, Pet Butler, Lawn Army and Freggies.

Patrick O’Connor cares about US veterans because he is one. Patrick served in the Marine Corps. Since transitioning out about 20 years ago, Patrick has owned businesses and been the Marketing Director, COO and Development Director for other large firms. Now he is using this experience to assist veterans in starting their own business. He has developed a series of low cost, start-up franchises that any veteran can do, regardless of education, experience or age. Checkout: Hometask.com

Michael Roland – National Member

Michael Roland: National Member

President and CEO : Veteran Vendors Corporation, “Creating self employment opportunities for our Veterans.’ — Food & Beverages industry — One Nation/ One Service/ Mentoring Veterans.
We created our B2B service model to reduce Veteran homelessness and unemployment. We provide our corporate clients a marketable means to meet or surpass their goals of supporting Veterans Owned Small Businesses, increasing their customer loyalty and assisting the men and women of our Armed Forces to transition from a state of war to a peacetime profession.

Veteran Vendors Corporation was developed out of participation in the Veteran Affair’s 2010 VAi2 program. http://www.veteranvendors.com/Home_Page.html

Jeff Harris (Northern CA leader)

Jeff Harris: HirePatriots Northern CA Leader

Mortgage Banker at Bay Equity Home Loans
Santa Rosa, California
US Navy
Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Military industry
May 1995 – September 1998 (3 years 5 months)
USS Independence CV-62; Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department; Collateral Duty Inspector

Brian Bean — Inland Valley/ Palm Springs, CA Co-Leader

Inland Valley/Palm Springs HirePatriots Leader

Brian Bean got started as a Real Estate Agent nearly 10 years ago. His passion is helping homeowners in distress who are in danger of losing their homes. Brian moved to Southern California from the Pacific Northwest in 1988 and worked as a newspaper editor for 13 years at The Desert Sun in Palm Springs. Always an entrepreneur at heart, and yearning for work in which he could help others while prospering, he left the corporate world and launched his own real estate brokerage. He and his wife Alisa have been married since 2002 and they love to scuba dive and travel to Hawaii. Brian has a true passion for working with homeowners in distress, and his life’s mission is reflected in the words of Zig Ziglar: “If you can dream it, then you can achieve it. You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want.”
Direct: (951) 314-5402
Email: Brian@bigdreaminc.com

Tim Hardin — – Inland Valley/ Palm Springs, CA Co-Leader

Inland Valley/ Palm Springs HirePatriots Leader

Tim Hardin has been a Real Estate Professional for 5 years and was born and raised in Riverside. He runs Dream Big’s Client Property Division and specializes in matching buyers with our high-quality homes. He and his wife Meredith have 5 children. Tim graduated from Poly High School in Riverside in 1985, where he was a star football player. He later played Division I football at the University of California, Berkeley. Tim values family, faith and integrity above all else, and his friends and family look to him for guidance in many aspects of life. Phone: 951-367-5821
Email: Tim@bigdreaminc.com

James Galligan – Washington DC/ Maryland Leader

James Galligan: HirePatriots DC/ Maryland Leader

Owner, Strategic Consulting Alliances, LLC — Management Consulting
STRATEGIC CONSULTING ALLIANCES, LLC (SCA) is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small HUBZone Business established in January 2004 and located in the Shenandoah Valley, Warren County and well-known as a leader in providing responsive, cost effective and high quality information based solutions to meet government and commercial challenges.

SCA collaboratively strengthens organizations, companies and government services “Cradle to Grave” by recruiting and employing veterans (brethren services disabled veterans, veterans alike, and their spouses) with numerous years of experience to bear on various commercial and government contracts through direct contracts and or prime vendors.

Warren Schroefel: HirePatriots’ Wyoming Regional Leader

HirePatriots' Honorable Vice Chairman

• Vice Chairman & Fundraising Executive- executive-executive-executive-executive at Wyoming Hire Patriots
• Vice Chairman & Fundraising National Executive-executive-executive-executive at Patriotic Hearts
• CEO, My Green Fundraiser, CEO, Nonprofit Fundraising Expert, CEO 501c3 Expert, CEO, H & W at My Green Fundraiser
• Served in the United States Marine Corps