Greg Behrman

From Battlefield to Business: Translating Military Skills Into Civilian Success

Susan Fallon Brown, Greg Behrman, Brendan Hart, Christopher Perkins, Blas Villalobos, Chris Perkins, Connie Mielke, Ronald Funderburg, Yolanda Parker, Jim Coleman, Lieutenant Hawley

Hosted by Susan Fallon Brown of Monster and Military.com, this panel featured Chris Perkins of Citi, Brendan Hart of Prosper Labs, and Greg Berman of Nationswell to analyze the transition of 2.5 million veteran-owned businesses into the civilian labor market. The discussion highlighted how public-private partnerships have boosted veteran confidence and job readiness metrics while exposing critical gaps in skills translation and self-advocacy that employers can address through initiatives like Citi's hiring targets or Uber's data-driven recruitment. By addressing barriers such as the delayed timing of Transition Assistance Programs and the need for better support for disabled veterans, the event outlined a strategic shift toward corporate retention and tailored mentorship to leverage military leadership in diverse sectors.