HISTORY

Seeing a need to support our transitioning service members, the HKPO Veterans Academy was incorporated in 2022 as the non-profit division of HKPO.

Over the course of our first year, our team worked tirelessly to develop a multi-faceted and one-of-a-kind curriculum that focused on both training, industry experience, and certifications, but also on mentorship and development of our cohort members with the goal of eradicating the struggles, stress, and confusion of military transition. ​

PURPOSE, MISSION & VALUES

​PURPOSE

We honor and serve our transitioning military community by empowering and upskilling them for post-military employment.

MISSION

We support our transitioning military community by providing education and training for industry-recognized certifications, building professional networks, and providing mentorship along with the necessary resources that enable their transition from the military community into civilian employment.

VALUES

We fulfill our mission with our Core Values of LEADERSHIP

LOYALTY

ETHICS

ACCOUNTABILITY

DETERMINATION

EXCELLENCE

RESILIENCE

SOLIDARITY

HONOR

INTEGRITY

PROFESSIONALISM

Board of Directors

It is with great privilege that I officially announce my role as President of the Board of Directors for the HKPO Veterans Academy. Our HKPO Veterans Academy supports our transitioning military community by providing education and training for industry-recognized certifications, building professional networks, and providing mentorship along with the necessary resources that enable their transition from the military community into civilian employment. We are thrilled to announce our Board of Directors and bring forward their passion to drive our mission.

Please join me in welcoming our 2025 HKPO Veterans Academy Board of Directors:

Jennifer Ralston,
President

Brian Partridge,
Vice President of Operations

James Toole,
Vice President of Curriculum Development

Celeste Torio,
Vice President of Next Mission Outreach

Amber Graham,
Vice President of Sponsorships Outreach

Sonephet Victor Vichith,
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships

Aaron Nelson,
Vice President of Grants Outreach

Alexandria Holder,
Vice President of Political Outreach

Brandon Mullennix,
Vice president of Transition Office Outreach

Jedd Lucas,
Secretary

Erica Johnson,
Treasurer

Robert Keene,
Member At Large

Nathan Mitchell,
Member At Large

Past Directors

1st

Clay Anderson

Zachary Misner

2nd

Nate Mitchell

David Showalter

3rd

Phillip Caswell

Steven Potter

4th

Loren Green

Brian Schooley

5th

Gary Pitcher

Tamika Bradix

6th

Michael Spradley

Demetrius Hardy

7th

Wade Young

Dean Bloomberg

8th

Charles French

Josh Frederick

9th

William Wingertsahn

Scott Skinner

Current Directors

Luke Lefever

Alma Barajas

Lee Ambrose Park

Interns

Julia Cordoba-Batlle,
Marketing Intern

Parker Apicella,
Marketing Intern