Mark Balmert, President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Sam Freidman, Salesforce Manager for the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP), and Jardea Jenkins, Program Specialist for Ticket to Work and RETAIN. Balmert chats briefly about new changes made to SDMAC's Board of Directors. Friedman discusses how the SDWP helps veterans and transitioning service members translate their skills into the business world. Jenkins speaks to the solution-oriented, can-do...
Jan 27, 2021•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris Thorne, Director of Account Management for HireMilitary, discusses the organization's mission to assist veterans and transitioning service members as they enter the next phase of life after military service. Thorne highlights HireMilitary's proactive approach to securing jobs with a high likelihood of employment. Thorne also touches on the challenges which make transitioning to civilian life difficult.
Jan 20, 2021•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Terry McKearney, President of the SDMAC Foundation, to highlight the foundation's mission and commitment to help veterans, transitioning service members and their families pay for higher education through scholarships.
Jan 10, 2021•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), discusses 2020 highlights in the face of the devastating pandemic. Balmert talks about continued COVID-19 related challenges in 2021; the SDMAC Foundation; and operational changes that SDMAC will be undertaking next year.
Dec 22, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Tina Atherall, CEO of PsychArmor Institute, to talk about the Institute's mission to utilize the power of education and learning to improve the lives of military service members and their families. Atherall discusses how PsychArmor's 200+ courses aim to educate civilian populations to better improve communication with military members. Atherall highlights the success her organization has had in training oth...
Dec 19, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Craig Stammen, a pitcher for the San Diego Padres and recipient of the prestigious Bob Feller Act of Valor Award. Stammen chats about what led him to become an avid supporter of the military, his experiences overseas in Afghanistan while on a USO-sponsored trip, and what receiving the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Means to him. Stammen also discusses the peculiar nature of playing baseball during the COVID-...
Dec 08, 2020•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tasha Ross, Director of Corporate Relations at the UCSD Rady School of Management (ROSM), talks about the school's unparalleled commitment to supporting veterans as they transition into the business world. Ross discusses the School's partnership with the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) in the development of the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Report. Ross chats about UCSD's acceptance into the Yellow Ribbon Program and its StartR Veteran, an accelerator program that provide...
Nov 25, 2020•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Earl "The Pearl" Wederbrook, a retired Marine Corps Colonel and past SDMAC President, discusses pertinent issues facing local military members and their families in San Diego County. Wederbrook talks about encroachment and how it affects military operations; housing challenges; and the massive impact of military spending in the San Diego region.
Nov 19, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adam Heyde, the San Diego Operations Manager for Jingoli Power, talks about his company's dedication to hiring San Diego veterans. Heyde chats about his military career, Jingoli Power's affiliation with the San Diego Military Advisory Council, and the Department of Defense's Skill Bridge program.
Nov 19, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by retired Marine Corps Colonel, Jack Harkins, Executive director of the San Diego Veterans Museum. Harkins discusses the Veterans Museum's mission and the building's historical significance. Harkins chats about the upcoming Veterans Week Virtual Celebration Ceremony and the Veteran of the Year Award, which will both be live-streamed. Balmert discusses the SDMAC and Fleet Week virtual breakfast on November 12....
Nov 04, 2020•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Fleet Week Board President, Gordon Rutherford, to talk about Fleet Week, an annual celebration that honors local military service members. Rutherford chats about the in-person and virtual events that will take place between November 9 through November 15. Balmert highlights the SDMAC and Fleet Week virtual breakfast on November 12
Nov 04, 2020•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, talks about the 2020 SDMAC San Diego Military Economic Impact Study, conducted in conjunction with the UC San Diego Rady School of Management. The study highlights the $33 billion of direct spending tied to the region's defense industry and $52 billion of indirect spending. Balmert notes that 342,000 jobs in San Diego county are also tied to the defense industry. Balmert shouts out next month's Fleet Week San Diego even...
Nov 04, 2020•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ed Hiner, a retired Navy SEAL with a storied 20-year career, chats about his work with underrepresented youth through his company, Asymmetrical Evolution. Hiner, a best-selling author, talks about his E3 Workshops for students.
Oct 14, 2020•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Dr. Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, Senior Vice President, External Relations at National University, to discuss the university's mission of providing a flexible, quality education for the military community. Rohland-Heinrich talks about National University's military roots as it was founded nearly 50 years ago by U.S. Navy Captain David Chigos. Balmert chats about the upcoming release of the San Diego Military Eco...
Oct 07, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Stephanie Kiesel, CEO of zero8hundred, to chat about the organization's mission to connect service members to programs that suit their specific needs as they transition into civilian life. Balmert discusses the October 13 roll-out of the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Study, as well as SDMAC's involvement with zero8hundred. zero8hundred website: www.zero8hundred.org...
Sep 30, 2020•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Gene Fisher, Co-Chair of the California Defense Communities Alliance (CDCA) to discuss CDCA's mission and key initiatives. Balmert discusses the October 22 roll-out of the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Study.
Sep 24, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, and Drew Schlosberg, President of DS Studio, are joined by Tim Ney, Executive Director of Armed Services YMCA San Diego. Ney discusses the YMCA's mission to serve active duty military and their families. Ney talks about the YMCA's unwavering ability to serve families throughout the COVID - 19 epidemic, managing to not shut their doors for even a single day. Ney chats about the YMCA's Horse of the Sun Ranch and upcoming ...
Sep 16, 2020•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Ted Hacker, Co-Founder of the American Freedom Foundation, and his colleague, SMA (Ret.) Jack Tilley, the 12th Sergeant Major of the Army, to talk about the Foundation's virtual "Warriors to Workforce Summit" on September 16-17. Balmert discusses last week's SDMAC Achievement Awards and the 2020 San Diego Military Economic Impact Study. Balmert highlights SDMAC member, Mitsubishi Cement Corporation.
Sep 09, 2020•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Ashley Camac, Executive Director of USO San Diego, to talk about the hundreds of thousands of active duty military and their families the USO serves annually through its myriad programs and services. Balmert discusses the SDMAC Achievement Awards, which was "live" streamed on September 2. Balmert highlights SDMAC member, USO San Diego.
Sep 03, 2020•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Ed Hiner, President of Asymmetrical Evolution and Co-Founder of The Curiosity Mission, to chat about leadership skills Balmert and Hiner employed during their Navy careers: Balmert as a Rear Admiral and Hiner as a Navy SEAL. Hiner discusses his Asymmetrical Evolution curriculum. Balmert talks about upcoming SDMAC webinars, and the SDMAC Achievement Awards, which will be "live" streamed on September 2. Balme...
Aug 26, 2020•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Ron Stark, President of the San Diego Veterans Coalition. Stark talks about the Coalition's massive reach and it's far-reaching impact due to it's vast volunteer network and wide-ranging services . Balmert chats about the SDMAC Achievement Awards, which will be held virtually as a "live" stream on September 2, along with the organization's webinars. Balmert shouts out SDMAC member Navy Federal Credit Union ...
Aug 19, 2020•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Gary Johnston, Chief Resilience Officer for the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services (OES). Johnston discusses the myriad emergencies that OES is prepared to handle in partnership with our region's first responders. Balmert talks about the SDMAC Achievement Awards, which will be held virtually as a "live" stream on September 2. Balmert also chats about the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact ...
Aug 13, 2020•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Captain Paul Frantz, Commanding Officer, Special Missions Training Center for the U.S. Coast Guard, to talk about the wide-ranging mission of the Training Center. Balmert discusses SDMAC webinars; the SDMAC Achievement Awards; and SDMAC member, BAE Systems.
Aug 06, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, and Charles Parisi, CEO of Cloudcast Media (filling in for vacationing Drew Schlosberg), are joined in studio by Capt. Tim Barelli, Commander, San Diego Sector, United States Coast Guard, to discuss the unique and multi-faceted role of the Coast Guard as a hybrid law enforcement and military agency. With responsibility for the safety, security and environmental protection of a territory ranging from Arizona, Southern Ut...
Aug 01, 2020•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, and Charles Parisi, CEO of Cloudcast Media (filling in for vacationing Drew Schlosberg), are joined in studio by retired Navy SEAL Lt. Commander Ed Hiner to discuss the promise and purpose behind Asymmetrical Evolution, his education company offering the "PhD, ME" degree to high school students. From self-leadership and personal accountability to habitudes and discipline, Ed's SEALpreneurship program has it all. You'll ...
Jul 22, 2020•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by VADM Yancy Lindsey, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). VADM Lindsey, the former San Diego "Navy Mayor," talks about the mission of CNIC; his experience as Commander of the Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central Command; and his goals as CNIC. Balmert discusses SDMAC projects in the COVID-19 era.
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