Penn State University Park - Veteran Entrepreneurship Presentation and Panel Discussion

The military teaches you lifelong skills, and many of these skills are transferable in becoming an entrepreneur. Effectively managing risk, operating under pressure, and being resourceful are just a few qualities needed in both business and the military. Hear from a panel of local veteran business owners on how they successfully started their own businesses.

Kelly Hunt Ed.D., a veteran, business owner, and district director of the U.S. Small Business Administration will present and also moderate this event.

 
Moderators
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Kelly Hunt

District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration
Branch: Air Force Rank: Staff Sergeant MOS: Security Policeman Kelly is serving as the District Director for the Pittsburgh District Office of the Small Business Administration. 



Speakers

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John Bonislawski

Owner/CEO, Homeland Manufacturing
Branch: Army National Guard Rank: E5 MOS: 31v10 Tactical Communications Operator Mechanic John is CEO of Homeland Manufacturing Services, which is an ISO 9001:2008 and Lean Manufacturing driven company. Homeland Manufacturing Services is ITAR registered and has extensive experience... Read More →
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Brad Cornali

Owner/CEO, Training 4 Life
Branch: Marine Corps Rank: Captain MOS: Artillery, Infantry, MAGTF Intelligence Officer. Served a year and a half of flight training to include intermediate tactical jet training. Brad is CEO of Training 4 Life. Providing a fully equipped mobile gym, good for any number of settings... Read More →
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O.J. Johnston

Owner/CEO, OJ Johnston Consulting
Branch: Air Force Rank: Colonel MOS: B-52 bomber pilot and a test pilot and served two tours at the Pentagon in special weapons and stealth development. O.J. is CEO of OJ Johnston Consulting. Specializing in buying and selling small businesses.
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Jayme Orr

CEO, Serviam Construction, LLC
Branch: Army Rank: CPT MOS: 21A-Engineer Jayme is CEO at Serviam Construction. Their mission: We serve you. They are a service disabled, veteran and disadvantaged woman owned Small Business General Contractor located in Central Pennsylvania. Whether it is new construction, design/build... Read More →
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David Panko

Owner/CEO, Panko Wealth Management
Branch: Army Rank: Sergeant MOS: Explosives and Demolitions Instructor David is CEO of Panko Wealth Management. Managing retirement accounts, investment accounts and trusts.
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Ken Pasch

Owner/CEO, KiVisions
Branch: Army and Air Force Rank: Lt Colonel MOS: AFSC and at retired as Senior Medical Service Corps Officer. Commander of the 89th Medical Support Squadron at Andrews AFB Ken is CEO of KiVisions. Helping good people become great leaders. Ken has built a leader development process... Read More →
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Eugene Weller

Owner, Allstate Insurance
Branch: Marine Corps and Army Rank: Major MOS: Aviation Supply Officer, Group Supply Officer Eugene is the owner of Allstate office in State College. He also is the coordinator for Centre County’s Toys for Tots. They collect nearly 18,000 toys per year, coordinating 750-1000 volunteers... Read More →
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