Who We Are
Our mission is to honor the men and women who have served our great country and to tell their personal stories of service, transition, triumph, and obstacles they have overcome. Each service member takes a unique journey during their time in service, and an even more unique journey during their transition back to civilian life. While no journey is the same, we hope to honor their path and share their stories to inspire, motivate, and enlighten our audience with these honorable stories of our veterans.
Quentin
Your Host
A native of Kentucky, Quentin received his BA in Economics and MBA in Marketing from Morehead State University, KY. Served in the U.S. Army Vietnam, Bronze Star.
Quentin served in various capacities in marketing and manufacturing companies during his career in the private sector. In his last three positions he was CEO of three different companies in the promotional marketing industry in Minneapolis, Northwest Iowa and St. Louis. The companies ranged in size from $25 million to $125 million in revenue. He has been named Iowa Business Person of the Year, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year for Iowa and Nebraska, Bobbin Magazine CEO of the Year and various other honorariums.
He has also served as a volunteer with the VA Hospital in Lexington, KY and as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused children. Quentin and his wife, Lynn, live in Germantown, WI, and have two children and three grandchildren. He enjoys travel, reading, plus golf and model railroading with his grandchildren.
Joseph
Editor
A native of Milwaukee, Joseph is currently completing his final semester at University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he is earning his Bachelor of Business Administration in Management. He served five years in the United States Marine Corps as a jet engine mechanic, primarily working on EA-6B Prowler engines, and also spent a year assigned to MAG Motor Transport dispatch operations. In 2014, he deployed to Qatar in support of Operation Enduring Freedom before concluding his military service in 2015.
Following his time in the military, Joseph worked for five years as a fire alarm and sprinkler inspector. After the birth of his third child, he transitioned into the role of stay-at-home father before beginning his current position in March 2024 as the Onward Ops Program Manager and Case Worker with Wisconsin Veterans Network, where he helps connect veterans with resources and support services.
In his free time, Joseph enjoys watching football and baseball, fishing, and playing video games with his children.
Sponsors
The Wisconsin Veterans Network (VetsNet) is a nonprofit tax exempt 501(c)3 organization staffed by veterans and serve veterans. VetsNet bridges a major gap in the veterans benefit system: identifying and connecting at-risk veterans and veterans in need to the benefits and programs they earned through their service to our country. If you're a Wisconsin veteran, including reserve/guard, and you have questions or concerns getting the help you deserve, contact them today at wisvetsnet.org.