The Ready Roster
Every month we publish a group of veterans who are verified, available, and worth a conversation. Not resumes: people we have interviewed, checked, and would put our name behind.
Veterans ready to work
Each profile shows what the person actually did, in numbers, plus what they are looking for and when they can start. Names and contact details come with the introduction. See below for why.
April R.
Air Force · 1999 to 2008 · Technical Sergeant
Enterprise transformation executive who spent 14 years leading Air Force and U.S. Transportation Command modernization programs in portfolios exceeding $280M.
- Rose through 14 years of increasingly senior leadership at a defense technology contractor (2011 to 2025), leading enterprise modernization for the Air Force and U.S. Transportation Command across software integration, cloud migration, DevSecOps, and logistics modernization, in portfolios exceeding $280 million. The role culminated in leading an enterprise transformation initiative that was the Secretary of the Air Force's number two strategic priority.
- Directs business development and strategic outreach for a workforce development nonprofit today. Leads commercialization strategy for an AI-enabled workforce navigation platform that brings university researchers, software engineers, government partners, and community organizations together, and designed the governance framework and operating model behind it.
- Air Force Technical Sergeant (E-6), 1999 to 2008, who managed one of the Air Force's largest Military Funeral Honors programs: more than 120 ceremonies a month across a six-state region. Deployed to Kuwait. PhD in Organizational Psychology, Walden University.
Brian L.
Navy · Nuclear submarine officerNavy Reactor Controls Officer and Nuclear Machinery Division Officer
Automation executive and former Navy nuclear submarine officer who has secured more than $35M in robotics and warehouse automation projects.
- Regional director for an automated logistics company since 2019, partnering with manufacturers and retailers on automation strategy across robotics, warehouse automation, and software. Secured more than $35M in automation projects and established engineering and project delivery capability in a new region through recruiting, mentoring, and organizational development.
- Directed warehouse and manufacturing operations as executive vice president of operations (2014 to 2019): $16M+ in operating budgets and 150+ personnel across the U.S. and Mexico, multimillion-dollar facilities commissioned on time and within budget, and $50M+ in new business proposed. Before that, led product development for enterprise configure-price-quote software, where standardized specifications cut development costs 50%.
- Served as Reactor Controls Officer, Nuclear Machinery Division Officer, and Assistant Weapons Officer on Navy ballistic missile submarines; qualified Submarine Warfare Officer and Navy Achievement Medal recipient. B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, MBA from Seton Hall University, and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering in progress at North Carolina State University.
Nicole B.
Military spouse
Manufacturing operations executive and industrial engineer who raised equipment utilization 60% and production capacity 40% as a vice president of operations.
- Led operations across two locations and multiple value streams as vice president of operations at a manufacturer (2024 to 2026), overseeing 150+ employees. Increased overall equipment utilization by 60% across sites and expanded production capacity by 40% by prioritizing preventive maintenance, and partnered with the executive team on long-range planning, capital strategy, and operating P&Ls.
- Directed manufacturing, quality, and facility operations across multiple sites and production lines supporting 275+ employees as director of manufacturing (2022 to 2024), after running 14 production lines and 200+ operators as production director. Most recently led a global operations assignment across U.S. and Netherlands sites in 2026, managing domestic and international P&Ls.
- Spent nearly nine years with a global power-generation manufacturer and a water technologies company (2012 to 2021), delivering downtime-reduction projects that cut about $5M in scrap and rework, a 68% reduction in scrapped material worth about $1M a year, and an 83% cut in lead time for on-site repair orders. B.S. in Industrial Engineering, magna cum laude, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez.
Jeffrey H.
Army National Guard · 20+ years
Operations director who has led 100+ personnel and delivered a 98.6% accreditation inspection score, the highest in organizational history.
- Directed eight direct reports and a staff of 100+ personnel across HR, logistics, operations, and IT, running 13 leadership development programs that supported approximately 900 participants annually.
- Managed a $4.2M payroll budget planning and forecasting model and coordinated a $30M annual enterprise resource portfolio spanning personnel, facilities, equipment, and training resources. In an earlier role, ran mobilization readiness on a $4M annual operating budget, coordinating the deployment and return of 14 units totaling 2,500+ personnel.
- Led three statewide emergency response operations: 75 personnel across 15 missions supporting the evacuation, sheltering, recovery, and assistance of approximately 160 civilians. Delivered high-stakes briefings to the Governor during emergency operations.
Alvin K.
Navy · 8 years · SubmarinerNavy MM, Nuclear Machinist's Mate
Facilities and maintenance leader who ran a 1M sq ft, 24/7 semiconductor campus.
- Administered the CMMS/EAM program across 1,300+ assets on a $25M+ operating budget: electrical distribution, chilled water, compressed gas, HVAC, fire suppression, and building automation.
- Redesigned the campus KPI framework, cutting unplanned production interruptions by 50%+.
- Stood up the full preventive-maintenance program at a newly acquired out-of-state facility, staffed, trained, and compliant ahead of schedule.
Austin C.
Army · 2009 to 2020 · CaptainArmy Field Artillery Officer
Production operations leader who cut overtime 75% with Lean and raised laser factory output 20% at a medical device manufacturer.
- Ran multiple cost centers in the component-building business unit of a medical device manufacturer (2020 to 2023). Applied Lean thinking to capacity models to cut overtime by 75%, and used Theory of Constraints to raise laser factory output 20% and a stent line 40%.
- Commanded a basic combat training battery as an Army captain: 18 drill sergeants, 480 total personnel and equipment, $2.6M+ of assets, and a $45K annual operating budget. Led the team through 7 training cycles that graduated 1,600 Soldiers.
- M.S. in Supply Chain Management, University of Minnesota (2023); B.S., United States Military Academy at West Point (2009). Master's capstone helped a team right-size a company's inventory, saving $5.6M on one line, and received a perfect score.
Nicholas K.
Army · 8 years · CaptainArmy Aviation Officer (UH-60M Black Hawk)
Dual-rated helicopter pilot and commander who led $250M in assets through a 9-month overseas deployment.
- Commanded an aviation company of 50+ personnel and 10 aircraft; met 100% of mission objectives across 5 allied nations.
- Governed budgets to $27M and asset portfolios to $400M with 100% audit compliance.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), May 2026; brigade-level planning for a 3,000-member organization.
Jason L.
Army National Guard · 13 yearsArmy National Guard Supply Chain Manager, aviation unit
Army National Guard supply chain manager who held 100% accountability on $260M in aviation property and most recently ran a 48-state fleet operation.
- Managed material accountability, procurement, inventory, maintenance, transportation, and disposition for an Army Aviation unit, where monthly inventories held 100% property accountability on equipment worth $260 million.
- Planned all purchased and manufactured parts at an industrial equipment manufacturer, using EOQ, min/max, and fixed-days ordering to a 92% service-level target, with ERP work orders released to a 90% A+ delivery target. Provided work direction and prioritized shop-floor schedules across eight product lines and eleven personnel on two shifts.
- Assisted the director with a $3 million purchasing budget under Federal Acquisition Regulations and Minnesota statutes, through a team of four senior-level and fifteen mid-level purchasing managers. Managed the supply chain for twenty-two supply chain managers across multiple states and five countries: cadence tasks, equipment upgrades, and data reconciliation.
Abdifatah M.
Navy · 2009 to 2013 · E-4Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler)
Production supervisor who has led 20+ Lean and Kaizen initiatives and a 21-person aerospace machining, testing, and assembly team.
- Led more than 20 Lean and Kaizen initiatives as a production supervisor from 2018 to 2022, redesigning production layouts to eliminate motion waste and improve material flow, cutting scrap and non-conformance through root cause analysis and corrective action, and holding a zero-incident safety record.
- Directed all second-shift production at a beverage manufacturer from 2022 to 2025: staffing, scheduling, and workflow planning to production and quality targets, employee training and performance evaluations, OSHA compliance, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Led a team of 21 across machining, testing, and assembly of aerospace components made from titanium and specialty alloys (2013 to 2018). Before that, served four years as a Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler on high-risk flight deck operations, including humanitarian relief in Japan during Operation Tomodachi.
Franklin H.
Navy · 9 years active duty and reserveNavy Hospital Corpsman, Otolaryngology Technician
Production training and operations supervisor who runs onboarding and certification audits across three shifts at a plastics manufacturer.
- Has led production training and onboarding across three shifts at a plastics manufacturer since March 2022: manages training schedules, audits production certifications for compliance, delivers operational and safety training, coaches the trainers on every shift, and reports training metrics to leadership.
- Supervised daily production warehouse operations across three shifts from 2020 to 2022, covering staffing, hiring, onboarding, performance management and separations, and production reporting for every shift. Before that, directed daily kitting and pouching operations as lead operations supervisor, with daily production and inventory reports and OSHA enforcement.
- Completed nine years of active-duty and reserve service in the Navy, trained at Naval Hospital Corps School and as an Otolaryngology Technician at the Naval School of Health Sciences. Spent six years as a lead materials associate for a health system, keeping supplies stocked for uninterrupted operations.
Justin A.
Marine Corps · 2011 to 2015 · CorporalMarine Corps Avionics Flight Systems Technician and QA Inspector
Field sales professional who generated $900K+ in net new processing volume every quarter across Minnesota and most of Wisconsin.
- Generated $900K+ in net new processing volume every quarter as a B2B field sales representative for a merchant services company (July 2024 to August 2026), covering all of Minnesota and most of Wisconsin, a territory significantly larger than the standard 200-mile radius other reps were assigned.
- Built an automotive retail career from 2016 to 2024, advancing from solutions provider (15 to 20 vehicle sales a month) to internet sales manager handling 350 to 500 leads a month, sales manager, and new car sales manager. As used car manager (2021 to 2023), ran all used-vehicle inventory, personnel, and expenses with a team of six, held a 30-day inventory turn, and delivered CSI above the group average.
- Served as final inspecting authority for flight-essential avionics and systems on CH-46, AH-1, and UH-1 aircraft as a Marine Corps QA inspector, after three years testing and repairing rotary-wing avionics components, circuit cards, and systems at the intermediate maintenance level. Supervised and trained junior Marines on inspection procedures.
Brandon T.
Navy · 1991 to 2005 · E-6Navy Aviation Electrician's Mate First Class
Quality and maintenance professional with 15+ years across aerospace, semiconductor, and RF manufacturing, and a certified Navy aircraft electrical inspector.
- Led program-level quality assurance across multiple aircraft platforms for an aircraft cabin electronics company from 2021 to 2026, supporting AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001, FAA, airline, and manufacturer requirements. Developed inspection, audit, and verification and validation procedures that achieved 95%+ compliance across operational audits, and supported maintenance and upgrades on B737, B757, B767, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A350 aircraft.
- Spent eight years as a senior equipment maintenance technician at a semiconductor foundry (2013 to 2021): diagnostics, failure analysis, and root cause investigations on automated production equipment, preventive and reliability-centered maintenance, and training for operators and maintenance staff. Earlier ran engineering tests and failure-rate investigations on military RF radio systems.
- Navy Aviation Electrician's Mate (1991 to 2005) and certified aircraft electrical inspector who led QA/QC programs, managed inspection programs across avionics, electrical, airframe, and propulsion systems, and directed teams of 40+ on F-14 and F/A-18 aircraft. Four Navy Achievement Medals; B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology (2010).
Eric B.
Air National Guard · 18 years · Technical Sergeant (E-6)Air National Guard C-130H Avionics and Electronic Warfare Technician
Avionics technician who maintained C-130H communications, navigation, and defensive systems and ran shop training for 17 personnel.
- Served in the Minnesota Air National Guard from 2004 to retirement in July 2022 as a C-130H electronic warfare and integrated avionics technician. Was shop training program manager for 17 personnel, Electronic Warfare Shop Chief, and manager of the Maintenance Group's explosive safety and laser safety programs.
- Worked as an Avionics Technician III at an aerospace component MRO: initial inspection of avionics components for reparability, diagnostic root-cause analysis, and repair plans developed with engineering. Earlier built and integrated automation systems for an industrial automation company and maintained semiconductor defect and mapping tooling, including scanning electron microscopes.
- Completed four deployments to Afghanistan and Kuwait as an electronic warfare technician, with career deployments also including New Zealand, Qatar, and Germany. Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal and a 7-level (Craftsman) skill rating; AAS in Avionics Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force (2009).
Aaron L.
Marine Corps · 2009 to 2017 · SergeantMarine Corps Ammunition Technician
Marine Corps ammunition technician who moved 725 short tons of mission-critical cargo and held accountability for 500+ tons of ammunition aboard ship.
- Moved 1,080 passengers and 725 short tons of mission-critical cargo between five locations, and ensured the on-time departure of 174 airlifts supporting 8 companies, across eight years of active duty as a Marine Corps ammunition technician. Good Conduct Medal.
- Stored and maintained accountability for over 500 tons of ammunition aboard ship as the sole ammunition technician on board, supplying 800+ Marines for training. In the first two years of service, received, stored, and issued over 288 tons of hazardous goods valued at more than $350M, and later built a field ammunition depot in the desert.
- Hired 60+ truck drivers in six months as a driver recruiter for a national truckload carrier, ranking in the top 5 of 15+ recruiters, then redesigned the recruiting program as recruiting manager for a regional carrier. Earlier directed a gym's personal training program: 18 trainers, 500+ clients, and more than $200,000 in packages sold.
Cole J.
Marine Corps · Sergeant
Production manager who has run daily scheduling, materials, staffing, and quality checks for a metal fabrication shop.
- Runs daily production scheduling, materials, and staff assignments, including rotations and overtime, at a metal fabrication shop today, coordinating with the sales team so production matches customer demand. Oversees equipment maintenance, quality-control checks, and cost-reduction and process-improvement work.
- Supervised fabrication processes to specification and coordinated workflow between departments as a lead fabricator. Before that, worked as a lead welder at heights for a construction contractor, supervising welding operations on construction projects and inspecting welds for compliance with industry standards.
- Marine Corps Sergeant; Associate degree in Business and Renewable Energy, Air Stream Trade School (2021). Trained new team members on equipment operation and safety protocols, and junior welders on technique and safety, across both trade roles.
Xai M.
Army National Guard · 2015 to 2021 · E-4Army National Guard Cannon Crewmember (Paladin)
Warehouse leader who ran three off-site warehouse locations and built the inventory process for a contractor's construction materials and job site equipment.
- Rose from warehouse associate (2020) to inventory supervisor (2022) to off-site area manager (2023 to 2025) at a furniture retailer, managing and supervising three off-site warehouse locations with teams of 1 to 6 associates, leading LTL and local deliveries, and writing the department's standard operating procedures and training others on them.
- Led the development of inventory management processes for construction materials, tools, and job site equipment as warehouse lead for a telecom, electrical, and civil contractor (October 2025 to April 2026). Planned material deliveries and pickups around project timelines, directed trailer staging and loading for field crews, and managed returns and inventory reconciliation.
- Army National Guard cannon crewmember from 2015 to 2021 who maintained Paladin howitzers, operated and loaded Palletized Load System trucks, and ran radio communication for the unit. Six years of heavy military vehicle driving plus a year driving a 26-foot box truck; OSHA 10 (2026).
Megan B.
Navy · 2018 to 2023Navy Storeroom Supervisor
Navy storeroom supervisor who ran receiving, inspection, stock rotation, and distribution of supplies and equipment across nearly five years of service.
- Served in the Navy from 2018 to 2023 in Norfolk, Virginia, advancing from baker to storeroom manager to storeroom supervisor. As supervisor, managed inventory levels and stock rotation, oversaw the receiving and inspection of supply and equipment deliveries, and coordinated the distribution of materials to departments and personnel.
- As storeroom manager (2019 to 2021), kept accurate records of inventory transactions and stock counts, monitored stock levels daily to anticipate replenishment orders, ran regular audits of stock accuracy, implemented inventory tracking systems, and trained staff on equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Since leaving the Navy, has worked in customer-facing roles: currently a customer service representative at a grocery retailer (since 2025), and before that a caregiver who administered medications on schedule and documented client care. Associate of Science in Supply Chain Management, Saint Paul College.
Aaron H.
Navy · 1990 to 1994Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate
Field service technician with 12 years troubleshooting PLCs, motor controls, robotic milking systems, and bulk milk refrigeration on dairy operations.
- Has serviced dairy milking and cooling equipment since 2014: motor controls and PLCs, robotic milking systems, and refrigeration on bulk milk cooling systems. Works independently or with a team, and consults with dairy owners and managers on herd and sanitation issues.
- Pulled and reconditioned commercial, municipal, and private water well pumps of all types and sizes for six years (2008 to 2014), operating large and small pump hoists, assisting with well abandonments and rehabilitation, and maintaining company equipment. Before that, helped drill and install new water wells.
- Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (1990 to 1994) who moved and secured aircraft on the flight deck, fought aircraft and shipboard fires, and supervised and maintained aircraft support vehicles and shipboard equipment. Later MIG and TIG welded jigs and fixtures for the machinery used to manufacture cryogenic storage tanks.
Thomas N.
Army National Guard · 2015 to 2021Army National Guard 25U Signal Support Systems Specialist
Maintenance technician with a decade in manufacturing: machine maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and MIG welding.
- Maintenance technician at a manufacturer since January 2023, performing routine machine maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical issues and making repairs, and inspecting equipment and facilities for safety compliance, with maintenance activity documented and reported to management.
- Maintained machinery and the repair parts and tools inventory at a metal components manufacturer from 2018 to 2021, after two years as a manufacturing technician assembling components, monitoring quality control, and maintaining production equipment.
- Army National Guard signal support systems specialist (25U) from 2015 to 2021 who troubleshot communication systems, coordinated maintenance schedules for signal equipment, and ran signal operations during training exercises. Before that, MIG welded fire apparatus components from blueprints and technical drawings.
Samuel B.
Army National Guard · since 2018 · still servingArmy National Guard Satellite Communication Systems Operator and Maintainer
Computer science graduate who led a 20-person team running satellite equipment and secure networks for U.S. Africa Command on a 2022 to 2023 deployment.
- Led a team of 20 operating satellite equipment and establishing secure networks for U.S. Africa Command while deployed to the Horn of Africa (September 2022 to July 2023), troubleshooting in person and by phone for operators at camps across the region. Team leader and maintenance officer on the deployment; Joint Service Commendation Medal.
- Assembled and maintained STT, SNAP, SCOUT, and GRRIP satellite systems in training and operational environments and kept the equipment repair tracking record. As an electronic repair technician from 2021 to 2022, repaired circuit boards and faulty hardware and software components for ATMs, and wrote up repair and testing procedures for a technician manual.
- B.S. in Computer Science, University of Minnesota (2026), with coursework in programming concepts, algorithms and data structures, and discrete structures. Brigade Distinguished Honor Graduate of the satellite communications course, selected by the cadre as Student Master Sergeant over about 250 soldiers, and Soldier of the Cycle at Basic Combat Training.
No surnames, phone numbers, or employer names on these profiles. That is deliberate, and the reasons are below. You get the name and a direct introduction the moment you tell us you want to talk to someone.
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Every veteran on the roster is represented by LockLeed, and hiring one of them works like any search with us. A Search Engagement Fee starts the search and is credited in full toward the placement fee. We walk you through every fee before you sign an agreement. Request an introduction and we set up the conversation the same business day.
Before anyone appears here
A resume is a claim. Everything on these profiles is something we checked ourselves, and anything we could not confirm is left off rather than softened into something vaguer.
- DD-214 on file for every veteran, with branch, dates, rank at separation, and occupation all matching it
- The two most recent employers, confirmed directly
- Two references by phone, at least one a direct supervisor
- Every certification checked against its issuing body
- A signed release, and the veteran has approved the exact wording you are reading
We protect the candidate first
Publicly announcing that a named person is job hunting can cost them the job they still have. Minnesota is an at-will state and there is no protection against being fired for looking.
A published phone number is its own problem: employment scams have been climbing fast and veterans are among the most targeted people in the country for them. We are not going to hand a scammer a pre-verified list.
So you get everything you need to decide whether this is a person worth an hour of your time, and we make the introduction the moment you say yes. It costs you a two-minute form and nothing else.
Get the roster when it publishes
One email when a roster goes up, with that month's veterans and what they do. If someone fits, reply and we set up the conversation. If nobody does, you delete it and nothing else happens.
Telling us what you hire for is optional, but it is the difference between a general list and us flagging the one person who fits your shop.
How to get on the roster
Send us your resume and say you would like to be considered. Everything LockLeed does for candidates is free, permanently. Being on the roster costs nothing and never will.
Being featured is voluntary and reversible. You sign a short release covering exactly which fields we publish and where, you approve the final wording before it goes up, and you can have your profile taken down at any time.
We do not publish your surname, your phone number, your employer, or anything about your health or disability status. If you are currently working and your employer does not know you are looking, we will not list you at all. That rule costs us good candidates and we keep it anyway.
Roster criteria
- Verified service record: DD-214 or NGB-22 on file
- Available inside about 60 days
- Achievements we can state as numbers, not adjectives
- Unemployed, separating on a known date, or your employer knows you are looking
- References who will actually pick up the phone
We publish everyone who has cleared verification and is genuinely available that month: some months a handful, some months a dozen or more. A thin month is a thin month, and we do not pad the list to hit a number.
About the Ready Roster
When does each roster publish?
A new group goes up each month. The first published in August 2026. Every veteran is verified before appearing: service records, employment history, references and certifications, one at a time. Nobody appears on the page until that is finished. If you want it in your inbox the day it goes up, there is a sign-up on this page.
How often does it update, and what happens to old profiles?
The size of each month's group moves with who is looking and who has cleared verification. Some months that is a handful, some months a dozen or more. Profiles come down as soon as someone is hired or their availability window closes, so what you are looking at is current rather than an archive of people who took other jobs months ago.
What is the Ready Roster?
Every month we publish a short list of veterans who are verified, available, and worth a conversation. It is not a resume dump. Each person has been interviewed by us, their DD-214 is on file, and their employment history and certifications have been checked before they appear here.
What does it cost to hire someone on the roster?
Everyone on the roster is represented by LockLeed, and hiring one of them works like any search with us. A Search Engagement Fee starts the search and is credited in full toward the placement fee, which is invoiced when your candidate accepts the offer. We walk you through every fee before you sign an agreement.
Why don't you publish full names and phone numbers?
Two reasons, and both protect the veteran. Publicly announcing that a named person is job hunting can cost them their current job, and a published phone number puts them in the middle of the employment-scam wave that has been targeting veterans hard. You get everything you need to decide whether to talk to someone; we make the introduction the moment you want it.
How fast do I hear back after requesting an introduction?
Same business day in almost every case, and always within one. We confirm the role you have in mind, tell you honestly whether the person is still available, and set up the conversation.
What has actually been verified?
Service branch, dates, rank at separation, and military occupation against the DD-214; the two most recent employers; two references by phone, at least one a direct supervisor; and every certification against the issuing body. Anything we could not verify is left off the profile rather than softened.
I'm a veteran. How do I get on the roster?
Send us your resume and tell us you would like to be considered. Everything LockLeed does for candidates is free, permanently. Being on the roster is voluntary, requires a written release, and you can ask us to take your profile down at any time.
Why does the size of the roster change month to month?
Because we only publish veterans who have cleared verification and are genuinely available. Recruiting supply is lumpy and a content calendar is not: some months that is a handful, some months it is a dozen or more. We would rather show you the real number than pad or trim the list to hit one.
The roster is a sample, not the whole bench
Even a full month's roster is a fraction of who we have. Tell us the role and we will go find the person for it. Your engagement fee is credited in full toward the placement fee.