VIB Reveille Podcast

2026 VIBN Connecting America

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0700

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/

Boots on the Ground: Episode 4

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0800

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 - tim.swaney@watchur6.com

The Government Intel Episode: with Elizabeth Sullivan of the Madison Services Group

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0800

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/

2025 Above & Beyond Award Winner: Veteran Business of the Year | Greencastle Consulting

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0800

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/

Boots on the Ground: Episode 3

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0800

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/

Boots on the Ground: Episode 2

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0800

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/

Boots on the Ground: Episode 1

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0800

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

Inside the 2025 VIB Conference with Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0700

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

2024 Above & Beyond Award Winner - Corporation of the Year - Trevor Boylston of Boston Scientific

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0700

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.html

Portal: boston.supplierone.co

Email: Trevor.Boylston@bsci.com or economicinclusion@bsci.com

2024 Above & Beyond Award Winner - Bravo Zulu - Elwyn Monroe

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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-suppliers

Elwyn Monroe, Senior Manager - Supplier Risk, Diversity & Sustainability

Email: suppliers@dexom.com

2024 Above & Beyond Award Winner - Veteran Business of the Year - KingFisher Services, LLC

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0700

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, LLC

Kenneth King, President - ken@kingfisher.services

https://kingfisher.services/

Corporate Briefings with Bristol Myers Squibb

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0700

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 Squibb

https://www.bms.com/

2024 Above & Beyond Award Winner - Oscar Mike - US Veterans Magazine

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0700

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 Founder

US Veterans Magazine => https://usveteransmagazine.com/

Email: monalisa@usveteransmagazine.com

2024 Boots on the Ground: Episode 2

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0700

A few more interviews from the 2024 National Conference - let's get to work!

Interview 1: Mona Lisa Faris

US Veterans Magazine

https://usveteransmagazine.com/

Interview 2: Danielle Marshall, USAF

Emfor Group, LLC

https://www.emforgroup.com/

2024 Boots on the Ground: Episode 1

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0700

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 & Inclusion
PCL Construction Services
www.pcl.com

Interview 2:
Dondre Lawson, CEO
Emerald Technical Solutions
https://emeraldsolutions.tech/

From Camo to Conference Room: John Palmer

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:00:00 -0700

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 Links
vibnetwork.org
vibexpressconnect.com

Servexo Protective Services Links
servexousa.com
contact@servexousa.com

Boots on the Ground: Part 3

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0800

Part 3 of 3

Listen in to our final set of interviews from the 7th Annual National Conference!

0:36 - Andrew Adamson / Bookcliff Partners / bookcliffpartners.com
3:20 - Mark Morales / City National Bank
9:20 - Joe Luu / GIJoe Motivational Comedy / joeluu.com
13:14 - Cristi Suhadolnik / Capital50 Consultants / cap50.com
16:07 - Melissa Tong / DuckPunk Productions / duckpunk.net
23:20 - Sandy Garcia / Sony Pictures Entertainment
27:17 - Rita Fucella / iVet Environmental / ivetenv.com
32:56 - Lisa Roben / Comcast
37:01 - Jorge Barreno / Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. / thermofisher.com and Paul Joseph / BOTG / botgsolutions.com
45:12 - Athena Lou & Eric Smith / TeamWorks International / getteamworks.com

Boots on the Ground: Part 2

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0800

Part 2 of 3

Listen 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.com
6:07 - Michelle GI / Department of Veteran Affairs/VetBizLady
13:11 - Griffin Forsyth / Black Box Safety / blackboxsafety.com
18:56 - Richard Chacon / US Bank
25:25 - Bill Mingione / Bancroft Capital / bancroft4vets.com
30:19 - Anne Muchiri / SoCalGas
38:20 - Lorna Puntillo / ACTe2S / acte2s.com
43:11 - Telma Lopez / SouthWest Gas
46:59 - Heather Cox / Certify My Company / certifymycompany.com

Boots on the Ground: Part 1

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0800

Part 1 of 3

Listen 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.org
3:20 - Dennis Garland / Bristol Myers Squibb
6:29 - Jerry Herrmann / Delta5 Resources / leasedelta.com
8:43 - Erica Adkins / Dexcom
11:13 - Marlon Blue / BSE Security Service Inc / bsesecurityservice.com
16:01 - Karl Harris / Honda
19:57 - Dustin Hayes / Red, White & Badass Brew / redwhiteandbadassbrew.com
27:14 - Lee Rector / Embassy Data Logistics Inc. / embassydl.com

From Camo to Conference Room: Michelle G-I

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 21:00:00 -0700

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 Network
www.vibnetwork.org

VIB National Conference
www.vibconference.com

Are 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

Inside the 2023 VIB Conference with Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0700

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 site
www.vibconference.com

The Intel Episodes: Make it Count with Robert Jones

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0700

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 Professionals
Site: https://www.leftbrainpro.com/

Tactical Networking at the VIB National Conference
Tactical Networking form available here
Site: https://web.cvent.com/event/34c1e5cf-d932-42b4-b98e-09bb840b8cea/websitePage:47b548c3-dba3-43db-baa7-cd3d433f6824

VIB Conference
Site: http://www.vibconference.com

VIB Network
Site: http://www.vibnetwork.org

Prime Time with Swinerton and E2

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0700

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 Manager
kpatton@swinerton.com

E2 Contracting
Erik Franzen - President, US Navy Ret.
Erik.Franzen@E2Contracting.net

VIB Conference
www.vibconference.com

VIB Website
www.vibnetwork.org

Corporate Briefings with Kimberly Ayers and Felicia Brown of AARP

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0700

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/skillsbuilder
AARP Veterans Job Center: aarp.org/vetsjobcenter

VIB Network site:
www.vibnetwork.org

VIB Express Connect site:
www.vibexpressconnect.com

Corporate Briefings with Ed Simon of California American Water

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 21:00:00 -0800

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 Simon
California American Water
Email: edward.simon@amwater.com
Phone: (619) 721-9524
Site: https://www.amwater.com/caaw/About-Us/Doing-Business-With-Us/Supplier-Diversity/

VIB Express Connect
Site: www.vibexpressconnect.com

VIB Network
Site: www.vibnetwork.org

Inside the VIB Express Connect East Coast with VIB Network CEO Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0800

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 Coast
www.vibexpressconnect.com

VIB Network site
www.vibnetwork.org

From Camo to Conference Room: Jennifer Vollbrecht

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0800

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, Inc
Jennifer Vollbrecht
Email: INFO@JVC-INC.COM
Site: https://www.jvc-inc.com

VIB Network Information:
April 27, 2023 - VIB Express Connect East Coast - www.vibexpressconnect.com
Site: www.vibnetwork.org

David Goggins books
https://davidgoggins.com/book/

Corporate Briefings with Pradip Khemani of Blue Shield of California

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0800

**Please note this episode was recorded before the 6th Annual National VIB Conference in San Diego, Nov 14-15, 2022

Episode 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 California
Phone: (415) 815-8765
Email: Pradip.Khemani@blueshieldca.com
Website: blueshieldca.com

How to Win a Contract With Blue Shield - Or Any Big Company by Pradip Khemani

VIB Network Information
Website: vibnetwork.org

Save the Dates:
April 27, 2023 - Inaugural VIB Express Connect East Coast Event - Camden, NJ
November 13-14, 2023 - 7th Annual National VIB Conference - San Diego, CA

Corporate Briefings with Dennis Thurston of Southern California Edison

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0700

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 Edison
Phone: (949) 981-3720
Email: Dennis.Thurston@sce.com
Website: https://www.sce.com/

VIB Information
Main website: vibnetwork.org
VIB Conference site: vibconference.com

Inside the VIB Conference with VIB Network CEO Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0700

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 Network
vibnetwork.org

VIB Conference site
vibconference.com

Corporate Briefings with Camille Bragg and Wayne Shanks of USAA

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0700

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_introduction
Contacts: Camille Bragg or Wayne Shanks
Email: supplier.diversity@usaa.com

VIB Information
vibnetwork.org
vibconference.com

Corporate Briefings with Donna Ruff of Union Bank

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0700

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-diversity
Contact Donna Ruff
Email: donna.ruff@unionbank.com
Phone: (832) 524-9093

VIB Information
vibnetwork.org
vibconference.com

Corporate Briefings with Elwyn Monroe of DEXCOM

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0700

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 Monroe
Email: elwyn.monroe@dexcom.com
Phone: (619) 805-7356

VIB Information
vibnetwork.org
vibconference.com