Testimonials and Recommendations

Gary, 

Hope all is well. I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how a piece of advice you had given us has affected me today in my job hunt: you told us the importance of social networking, and mentioned how that’s half the battle of applying for jobs. You recommended when targeting a role, that we find people in that position on LinkedIn, shoot them a message for tips, and use that leverage you just created in that own company to launch yourself further. It’s helped me tremendously in my job hunt. some connects came easy: a fellow ex marine in a position like the ones I’m pursuing, and some came with more social engineering, but generally most people are willing to help an ambitious young veteran who’s going out their way to show interest in that individual and their role. I bring this up because I would have never thought to do that in a million years!

- Anthony Alcala 

Gary,

Really appreciate your insights and the time you dedicated to teaching me crucial resume skills. Your openness about your journey resonates with me and will serve me as I prepare to transition out of the military. Thank you.

- Caliph Lebrun

Hi Gary,

Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure meeting you, and I truly enjoyed our conversation. I appreciate your recommendations on my resume; they were incredibly helpful. After speaking with you, many of my apprehensions about transitioning out of the service were put at ease.

I’m looking forward to discussing the podcast and will reach out as we finalize the details.

Thanks again for your support, and I look forward to staying in touch!

Best,

- Jose Alvarez

Hey Gary,

Just wanted to reach out and let you know how the rest of my transition went. I am settled in Cleveland and just started my electrician apprenticeship last week. I am enjoying it so far and plan on starting my own shop when I finish in 5 years. 

I wanted to say thank you for all the help and for you taking your previous time to help veterans like myself. I would not have been prepared for the transition if not for you and the Honor Foundation. 

I was accepted in the union as an apprentice after 30 days because they were so impressed with my background and my interview skills. Speaking with other people here it looks like the average wait time to get in is 2-3 years. I was ranked #1 out of 113 other applicants. I would be in a very different position if THF did not give me the resources to be so prepared for my transition. 

Please continue what you are doing because it makes a huge difference. I hope you and your wife and doing well and are healthy. Thanks for everything Gary.

- Sam Jones

Thank you so much for all that you taught. It meant the world to me. I feel so prepared! Wishing you blessings. 

- Jaucelin Fenelus

Gary, I appreciate you for providing your level of care and expertise to the Marines and Sailors over the years. Your dedication to the service members and their futures will carry out with them far from our separation from the military. Semper Fidelis.

- Isaiah Bamba

Good evening Gary,

I just want to say thank you for your work this last week. For those of us who cared, it was incredibly insightful and useful. I want to share two very short stories with you.

Rob, the Recon Marine, talked with me a bit, asked me to review his resume, and shared what he liked about your course.

Manny (Manuel), the kid next to me, he nailed the professional introduction Thursday. And after mine, I tweaked it and tailored it, and that is what I ultimately gave you on Friday.

I know there were those hard to work with in that shop, but on behalf of the Marines and the Marine Corps, I want you to know you truly made a difference, and those that care about their future, they definitely took a bit from your class.

I know I did.

So thank you Sir (formal title, not point of age), for your contribution to all of our future. 

Best regards,

Wayne

- Wayne Lackey 

Gary, I took a lot of TRS and I really appreciate your contributions to ensure we’re all setup for success with this transition.

- Neil Cataline

Good afternoon Gary,

     I would like to thank you for the time you gave us from your life. I believe that the true value of a person can be assessed by how he or she affects others. With this in mind I would like to make sure that you know that you have been a positive effect on the group of Marines that you spent your time with this past week. Your experience and caring is above reproach. Thanks for your time, it was important to me. I believe that the time you have given is valuable and I would like to believe that I won't forget it. Please know that you are More than enough. You are amazing to the younger people you teach, Thank you for that.

Sincerely submitted,

Mitchell Nevins

- Mitchell Nevins

Of course thank you for being a great mentor and the classes!

- Gabriel Martinez

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Gary, thank you for connecting with me and thank you for your time and commitment spent in bettering transitioning service members. After attending your instruction, finalizing my resume, and improving my LinkedIn profile, I am confident that the ground will shake when I step foot in the civilian sector. 

- Albert Krueger

Thank you for everything you put into that class! I feel like I am perfectly ready to make the transition into the civilian world because of your help so thank you very much!

- Levi Surratt 

Mr. Rohmann, 

My brother, Ryan Doyle, just finished your educators workshop in Camp Pendleton. He spoke so highly of you and I just wanted to reach out and thank you for your helping him in his journey! I will be sure to help him follow through on your teachings! 

With thanks, 

Emily Doyle

- Emily Doyle

Thank you so much Mr. Gary! It was an honor to be a part of your class! I apologize for the late response, I broke my phone and had to get a new one 

- Briana Marie

Gary - Thank you for connecting. You have done a great job with the instruction and gave me an abundance of information to consider as I start my transition into the civilian sector. I will definitely be reaching out to you during this transition if you do not mind. 

- Robert Taylor

Hey Gary!

As promised, see below for information on the Leader Transition Institute:

https://leadertransitioninstitute.org/

The seminar I mentioned is called Changing Focus: From We to Me:

https://leadertransitioninstitute.org/changing-focus/

If you have questions on running a non-profit in support of veterans, Annie Brock runs the organization and would be an excellent resource.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniebrock

- Alfred Negron II

Thank you for your time and the important information you provided during this week's TRS. Looking forward to fully preparing myself for my transition and will love to keep in touch with you.

- Daniel Paredes

Gary, thank you for all your help with the employment process this week. Your guidance on resume writing was particularly valuable. I am excited to participate in your podcast, text or call, you have my number.

- Luis Juarez

Good Morning Gary, the pleasure is all mine. I thoroughly enjoyed your class. I had taken a similar class about 14 years ago and the quality of the class was subpar at best. I am glad the TRS education model is evolving because there was so much value added in your workshop. It doesn’t hurt to have a professional give industry insight from his past career, and his experiences. At times I was preoccupied and it was because with each lesson, I could feel the pressure climbing for me with regard to retirement just over the hill. To say it has been a challenge to this point is an understatement, and the challenge only continues attempting to lock down a skillbridge and into transitioning from the military and into the civilian culture and atmosphere. Side note, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to sit in on, and interview yesterday afternoon. I have to do what I can to get my brand and name out there. You take care, and I hope you have an amazing weekend.

Very Respectfully

Ron Fannin

- Ron Fannin

You are the best coach i know!!

- Nathan Cressionie 

Gary, I’m so proud of you for all of your work with veterans & transitioning military! You make a positive impact on their lives.

- Kathleen Covey

Gary, I’ve been meaning to message you. I wanted to specifically say thank you for what you do for a veterans. Who you are as a person and what you are doing for our veterans as a special place in my heart. Here to serve you in anyway I can.

- Nick Busse

I really appreciate the time you put into that class. It was very clear throughout those 3 days that you were very passionate about not only the subject but also the students. Thank you.

- Justin McClam