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As the founder and CEO of Supply Chain Now, you might say Scott Luton is the voice of supply chain – but he’s too much of a team player to ever claim such a title. One thing’s for sure: he’s a tried and true supply chain expert. With over 20 years of experience in the end-to-end supply chain, Scott’s insights have appeared in major publications including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and CNN. He has been named the 2024 #1 Global Thought Leader and Supply Chain Influencer by Thinkers360, a 2019 Supply Chain Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, and more.  
A proud United States Air Force Veteran, Scott has also regularly led efforts to give back to his fellow veteran community since his departure from active duty in 2002.

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Tune in to hear KC's story, learn about her business, and get some great fashion advice from what to wear during a job interview to different styles for different occasions.

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Join this episode to hear Rich's military & transition story, the mission of American Corporate Partners and the importance of mentorships for service members, veterans and military spouses.

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Join us as we hear Ryan's Marine Corps story, his transition story, his rise through the UPS Ranks and he also offers career advice.

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Today's guest is US Marine Corps Reservist and UPS Military Recruiter, Eric Wesolowski. Eric shares his military story, and we discuss his role as a recruiter and provide information and resources on how to be a more competitive candidate.

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For this episode, we are taking a step away from our normal transition focus as this is a very special episode in recognition of Memorial Day. Memorial Day honors the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to our great country. These courageous individuals paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms.  Memorial Day is a reminder that that the price of freedom is high and we as a country, community and company owe a debt of gratitude that can never be fully repaid. The day is an opportunity to reflect on their sacrifice and honor their memory. 

We have a very special guest for todays Episode as we welcome Kelly KcKeague to UPS Headquarters and onto The Landing Zone. Kelly McKeague began his service as the Director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) on September 5, 2017 where he is responsible for policy, control, and oversight of all aspects of the Department’s program to account for our nation’s missing personnel from past conflicts. He leads DoD’s worldwide enterprise of research, investigation, recovery, and identification operations, and supporting functions, in order to provide the fullest possible accounting of our missing personnel to their families and to the nation.

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This episode features Krista deKryger and focused on the importance of networking. Krista works for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Talent Acquisition Programs and Partnerships Advisor and has substantial experience working for some remarkable agencies including as the Vice President of Education of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York; Director at the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Presidential Learning Center at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Foundation in Simi Valley, California; Career & Education Transition Specialist Marine Corps Community Services. She is an active volunteer for a multitude of community organizations including VETLANTA and is the spouse of a United States Marine Corp Veteran and a daughter of an Army Veteran.  

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Join us to hear transition advice from retired Air Force Colonel David Goode. David is a Principal Operations Lead (Business Consultant) at Chick-Fil-A in Atlanta. David shares details on his very successful transition strategy including growing and engaging his network and using social media to tell his story. 

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This episode features transition advice and our guest is John Phillips. John has had a storybook set of careers including in the United States Army where he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, Coca-Cola where he retired as Director and Financial Controller, and he didn’t slow down in his post-retirement life as he has remained steadfast and committed to serving veterans and their families. In addition to being the Vice President of VETLANTA, he serves as the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Georgia, is an accomplished author, and has served as a board member for multiple organizations including the USO Council of Georgia. John has also been inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame.

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In Episode 12, we hear US Army Ranger & helicopter pilot veteran, Michael Francesconi's transition story which highlights his role as Vice President and Chief Counsel for UPS Airlines.