Called to serve. Proven to perform.
The Challenge
How do our SOF service members translate their skills into a value proposition that resonates with private-sector hiring managers? We help connect SOF veterans and private enterprises to see the value of collaboration and what each offers the other.
Challenge Accepted
The Opportunity
Companies are looking for candidates who are results-oriented and know how to win. SOF veterans are looking for their next successful career – not just a job. The leadership and management skills they honed in the military are critically important in the business world.
Opportunity Knocks, We’ve Answered.
The Solution
After completing a SOTF Fellowship, our Fellows are ready, willing, and able to help sustain and scale any business or organization. Special Operations veterans add tremendous value to any team they’re on; smart companies recognize this. As a result, they’ll want to hire more of these extraordinary individuals who go through SOTF.
We’ve Got the Solution
Why SOTF?
Since 2013, SOTF has transitioned over 500 Special Operators into over 150 of our Nation’s highest-performing companies across American communities.
Our Program
Our program is focused on service members who have been through an assessment and selection process for the units of the Special Operations Command or operational personnel from select intelligence agencies.
Application
Verification of Service
SOTF Review Board Nomination
Fellowship conferred
Assessment
Psychometric Testing
Behavioral Testing
Profile & Value Proposition
Exploration
Executive Coaching
Resume Tailoring
Regional Workshops
Networking Events
Execution
Connections
Interview Preparation
Comparative Analysis
Offer Negotiation
Integration
First 100 Day Support
Alumni Network Induction
Latest Reviews
This program has been crucial in my transition from military life after 25 years on active duty. I was feeling a bit lost on how to proceed once I made up my mind to retire, and SOTF has provided me with the framework to guide me through this transition. The workshop I attended is a perfect example of a first-rate event that aggregates and presents valuable tools and insights to add to our toolkit as we navigate the waters of transitioning to our next chapter.
If you are a military member looking to re-invent, transition, change careers, super-charge your network, confront your fears, understand your own value, and capitalize on opportunities, there are none better than the passionate members of the Special Operators Transition Foundation. Thanks for the personal help when I needed it most.
Transition out of the Air Force Special Operations community was bittersweet, exciting, and scary all at the same time! After nearly 25 years of pouring my heart and soul into a military profession I loved, it was great to have the SOTF team and program behind me as I figured out how to navigate a path forward into the civilian sector. SOTF provided a reliable, safe, and attuned teammate to work through and succeed in the transition challenge. SOTF mentors provided me with a valuable “sounding board” to talk transition tactics and strategy. It was great knowing they had my back!
Trained. Tested. Trusted.
SOTF Fellows know they have received the most curated transition experience possible. Hiring Partners know they have a curated leader who can deliver unparalleled, ethical, and innovative results.
The ultimate winning proposition!
When you envision all-American, the great state of Texas often comes to mind. We experienced some of the best patriotism yesterday at our final workshop of 2023 in Dallas, hosted by @schneiderelectric .
With a fully stacked lineup of presenters sharing their time and experience with us, our transitioning Operators were exposed to a variety of industries and roles. Our presenters have diverse backgrounds and pathways that opened the aperture of our Fellows to functional roles and opportunities they may not have considered.
During the small-group sessions, presenters imparted their wisdom to our Operators, such as:
- "Know the culture. Why am I at Schneider Electric? Because I BELIEVE in the organization." - Peter Shull, Schneider Electric
- "SOTF was the safety net under the trapeze I was on during my transition." - Brant Crandall, @KCM Dynamic Builds
Wrapping up an amazing workshop was a networking event hosted by UTSwarranty, where our Operators had the opportunity to have candid conversations with Dallas-based professionals. The patriots who joined us shared their knowledge of Dallas, welcoming our Operators to their next community.
We`re inspired and grateful to the Dallas community for welcoming us with open arms and meaningful connections. This sense of community is what leads to a successful transition and high quality of life. We couldn`t be more grateful to our community for supporting our Nation`s best and brightest Operators.
Special THANK YOU to our presenters for sharing their insight and experiences:
- Patrick Daley of Schneider Electric
- Peter Shull of Schneider Electric
- Cole Morrison, Scout Energy Partners, SOTF Alum
- Rob Ramsey of @utsroofing
- David M. Nolan, MBA of @utsroofing , SOTF Alum
- Sam DuRard of Womack Machine Supply
- Ben Hofstetter of @amazonwebservices
- Matt Murphy of @gofactiongroup
- Beth Wilson of @gofactiongroup
- Brant Crandall of KCM Dynamic Builds, SOTF Alum
When you envision all-American, the great state of Texas often comes to mind. We experienced some of the best patriotism yesterday at our final workshop of 2023 in Dallas, hosted by @schneiderelectric .
With a fully stacked lineup of presenters sharing their time and experience with us, our transitioning Operators were exposed to a variety of industries and roles. Our presenters have diverse backgrounds and pathways that opened the aperture of our Fellows to functional roles and opportunities they may not have considered.
During the small-group sessions, presenters imparted their wisdom to our Operators, such as:
- "Know the culture. Why am I at Schneider Electric? Because I BELIEVE in the organization." - Peter Shull, Schneider Electric
- "SOTF was the safety net under the trapeze I was on during my transition." - Brant Crandall, @KCM Dynamic Builds
Wrapping up an amazing workshop was a networking event hosted by UTSwarranty, where our Operators had the opportunity to have candid conversations with Dallas-based professionals. The patriots who joined us shared their knowledge of Dallas, welcoming our Operators to their next community.
We`re inspired and grateful to the Dallas community for welcoming us with open arms and meaningful connections. This sense of community is what leads to a successful transition and high quality of life. We couldn`t be more grateful to our community for supporting our Nation`s best and brightest Operators.
Special THANK YOU to our presenters for sharing their insight and experiences:
- Patrick Daley of Schneider Electric
- Peter Shull of Schneider Electric
- Cole Morrison, Scout Energy Partners, SOTF Alum
- Rob Ramsey of @utsroofing
- David M. Nolan, MBA of @utsroofing , SOTF Alum
- Sam DuRard of Womack Machine Supply
- Ben Hofstetter of @amazonwebservices
- Matt Murphy of @gofactiongroup
- Beth Wilson of @gofactiongroup
- Brant Crandall of KCM Dynamic Builds, SOTF Alum
Will Your Company Match Your Donation Made on Giving Tuesday?
Many American companies offer employee gift matching! It`s an effortless way to double your #givingtuesday donation. Find out if your company gift matches and double your impact today!
https://www.sotf.org/matching-gifts/
Will Your Company Match Your Donation Made on Giving Tuesday?
Many American companies offer employee gift matching! It`s an effortless way to double your #givingtuesday donation. Find out if your company gift matches and double your impact today!
https://www.sotf.org/matching-gifts/
On this #givingtuesday, we want to thank you for the incredible impact you`ve had in 2023.
Your support allowed us to serve over 500 of our military`s most elite Special Operations Leaders. As of today, we have 255 fellows in the SOTF program and we helped 137 Special Operators transition into America`s best businesses.
It all began with a simple question during a dinner conversation between 4 executives and members of the Navy SEAL team responsible for eliminating Osama Bin Laden, "What are you going to do next?"
The challenge is that many of our military`s Special Operators have spent the majority of their lives serving our country and when it`s time to retire, they need help to prepare them for the next chapter of their lives.
Please consider helping us continue to serve those who have served our country by clicking on the link located in the comments.
Special Operators Transition Foundation (SOTF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to helping Special Operations Forces (SOF) veterans transition from the military into their next successful career.
Leadership Made In America.
On this #givingtuesday, we want to thank you for the incredible impact you`ve had in 2023.
Your support allowed us to serve over 500 of our military`s most elite Special Operations Leaders. As of today, we have 255 fellows in the SOTF program and we helped 137 Special Operators transition into America`s best businesses.
It all began with a simple question during a dinner conversation between 4 executives and members of the Navy SEAL team responsible for eliminating Osama Bin Laden, "What are you going to do next?"
The challenge is that many of our military`s Special Operators have spent the majority of their lives serving our country and when it`s time to retire, they need help to prepare them for the next chapter of their lives.
Please consider helping us continue to serve those who have served our country by clicking on the link located in the comments.
Special Operators Transition Foundation (SOTF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to helping Special Operations Forces (SOF) veterans transition from the military into their next successful career.
Leadership Made In America.
From our family to yours, we would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.
The SOTF team is beyond blessed with the opportunity to serve our nation`s Special Operations heroes. It`s a privilege and honor we don`t take lightly and only possible because of the incredible generosity of our supporters. Our team is small, but our support system of donors, mentors, coaches, hiring partners, task force members, volunteers, and investors make the mission possible and for that, we`re incredibly grateful.
From our family to yours, we would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.
The SOTF team is beyond blessed with the opportunity to serve our nation`s Special Operations heroes. It`s a privilege and honor we don`t take lightly and only possible because of the incredible generosity of our supporters. Our team is small, but our support system of donors, mentors, coaches, hiring partners, task force members, volunteers, and investors make the mission possible and for that, we`re incredibly grateful.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we`re reminded of our military families who can`t be together this year. We thank you for your service and recognize the great sacrifices you make during the holiday season.
#militaryspouse #militaryfamilies #thanksgiving
As we approach Thanksgiving, we`re reminded of our military families who can`t be together this year. We thank you for your service and recognize the great sacrifices you make during the holiday season.
#militaryspouse #militaryfamilies #thanksgiving
The SOTF is incredibly blessed to be surrounded by amazing Patriots who selflessly support our organization. Aimee Burck, the Honorable Michael Leiter and Sheri Brown Swanson are shining examples of what is best about the SOTF and the people who feel called to support America’s elite Special Operations Leaders.
Last Thursday, Sheri and @visa hosted 12 SOTF Fellows as they were afforded a unique opportunity to learn about careers at the Visa Ashburn campus while making valuable connections and expanding their network. Fellows were exposed to careers in Operations, Global Security & Safety, Security Architecture, and Payment Fraud Protection. In addition, Fellows gained an appreciation for the ethos surrounding philanthropy that is firmly imbedded in the VISA culture. Special thanks to John Bloom, Andrew Butts, MBA, Scott Duplechain, Matthew Dunlop, Ph.D., Zhan Jovanovski, Debi Meeks, Daniel Munson, Andrea Roberto Cawley, and Sonephet Victor Vichith.
The evening had our Fellows enjoying a private concert by the @warhippies in Chevy Chase, Maryland while continuing to build relationships with business leaders in the National Capital Region looking for elite talent. This amazing evening highlighted by fellowship, great music, unbelievable food, and delicious cocktails was made possible due to the unwavering support of Aimee Burck, as she opened up her home and network of Patriots to the SOTF and our Fellows.
#military #militaryveteran #militarytransition #specialoperationsforces #militaryfamily #transitioningveterans #SOTF #NavySeals #hireaveteran #specialoperations #Veterans #raiders #greenberet #afsoc #marsoc #military #HireMilitary #heroes #SOCOM #veterans
The SOTF is incredibly blessed to be surrounded by amazing Patriots who selflessly support our organization. Aimee Burck, the Honorable Michael Leiter and Sheri Brown Swanson are shining examples of what is best about the SOTF and the people who feel called to support America’s elite Special Operations Leaders.
Last Thursday, Sheri and @visa hosted 12 SOTF Fellows as they were afforded a unique opportunity to learn about careers at the Visa Ashburn campus while making valuable connections and expanding their network. Fellows were exposed to careers in Operations, Global Security & Safety, Security Architecture, and Payment Fraud Protection. In addition, Fellows gained an appreciation for the ethos surrounding philanthropy that is firmly imbedded in the VISA culture. Special thanks to John Bloom, Andrew Butts, MBA, Scott Duplechain, Matthew Dunlop, Ph.D., Zhan Jovanovski, Debi Meeks, Daniel Munson, Andrea Roberto Cawley, and Sonephet Victor Vichith.
The evening had our Fellows enjoying a private concert by the @warhippies in Chevy Chase, Maryland while continuing to build relationships with business leaders in the National Capital Region looking for elite talent. This amazing evening highlighted by fellowship, great music, unbelievable food, and delicious cocktails was made possible due to the unwavering support of Aimee Burck, as she opened up her home and network of Patriots to the SOTF and our Fellows.
#military #militaryveteran #militarytransition #specialoperationsforces #militaryfamily #transitioningveterans #SOTF #NavySeals #hireaveteran #specialoperations #Veterans #raiders #greenberet #afsoc #marsoc #military #HireMilitary #heroes #SOCOM #veterans
We`re forever grateful for the courage and sacrifices of our Nation`s Veteran`s and proud of the veterans who continue to serve in our communities making them stronger and safer places to live. The mission may change, but duty to their country does not.
As we celebrate Veterans Day, let`s not forget that leaving the military is one of the most challenging life changes anyone can experience. Let`s honor our Nation`s heroes by recognizing the the valuable skills they posses to strengthen our great American businesses and supporting their transition into a new successful career.
#VeteransDay #SOCOM #greenberet #HireMilitary #specialoperations #veteran #heroes #militarytransition #transitioningveterans #hireaveteran #specialforces #afsoc #marsoc #raiders #Veterans #military #militaryfamily #SOTF #NavySeals
We`re forever grateful for the courage and sacrifices of our Nation`s Veteran`s and proud of the veterans who continue to serve in our communities making them stronger and safer places to live. The mission may change, but duty to their country does not.
As we celebrate Veterans Day, let`s not forget that leaving the military is one of the most challenging life changes anyone can experience. Let`s honor our Nation`s heroes by recognizing the the valuable skills they posses to strengthen our great American businesses and supporting their transition into a new successful career.
#VeteransDay #SOCOM #greenberet #HireMilitary #specialoperations #veteran #heroes #militarytransition #transitioningveterans #hireaveteran #specialforces #afsoc #marsoc #raiders #Veterans #military #militaryfamily #SOTF #NavySeals
Sharing the SOTF mission in a new market area is always exciting but is also full of challenges. What started at a dinner with 4 great champions back in June, ultimately turned into over 150 amazing people learning about our organization and making incredible impacts with 9 transitioning Special Operators this past week.
36 hours is all you need to change lives when you throw in a BBQ, breakfast, shooting event and evening mixer at The @thelodgeandclub Ponte Vedra Beach with business executives and great community leaders. Ponte Vedra is full of remarkable patriots that want to serve the veteran community and they locked arms with us in a big way.
Special thanks to all of our sponsors, none of it is possible without you. Thank you to @mobilemindedu for being our presenting sponsor. Bridgewater Wealth Advisors of Raymond James, Shepard Capital Partners, LLC, VelocityHealth Securities , @SandCreek Partners, @mf_firearms_academy LLC, @icryo @protactxbjj Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and @nuvocapitalpartners. We appreciate you more then you will ever know.
A huge shout out to our boots on the ground task force, Tyce Miller, Christopher Reed, Tony Meyers and Chris McTammany. Thanks to Matthew Mildorf for coordinating the shooting event at @saltwatersshootingclub and Gun Gallery- you guys went above and beyond to make this event so special.
Thank you to everyone that attended and poured into our veterans, I hope you know that you are changing lives, not only for the veterans themselves, but also their families.
Finally, Thank you to our guest speaker @georgepiro_bjj. Not only do you have an amazing story to share, but you are also one of the best humans on the planet and we are very honored to have you as a member of the SOTF family.
See you next Fall, Ponte Vedra.
#projectmanagement #realestate #venturefunding #specialforces #specialoperations
Sharing the SOTF mission in a new market area is always exciting but is also full of challenges. What started at a dinner with 4 great champions back in June, ultimately turned into over 150 amazing people learning about our organization and making incredible impacts with 9 transitioning Special Operators this past week.
36 hours is all you need to change lives when you throw in a BBQ, breakfast, shooting event and evening mixer at The @thelodgeandclub Ponte Vedra Beach with business executives and great community leaders. Ponte Vedra is full of remarkable patriots that want to serve the veteran community and they locked arms with us in a big way.
Special thanks to all of our sponsors, none of it is possible without you. Thank you to @mobilemindedu for being our presenting sponsor. Bridgewater Wealth Advisors of Raymond James, Shepard Capital Partners, LLC, VelocityHealth Securities , @SandCreek Partners, @mf_firearms_academy LLC, @icryo @protactxbjj Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and @nuvocapitalpartners. We appreciate you more then you will ever know.
A huge shout out to our boots on the ground task force, Tyce Miller, Christopher Reed, Tony Meyers and Chris McTammany. Thanks to Matthew Mildorf for coordinating the shooting event at @saltwatersshootingclub and Gun Gallery- you guys went above and beyond to make this event so special.
Thank you to everyone that attended and poured into our veterans, I hope you know that you are changing lives, not only for the veterans themselves, but also their families.
Finally, Thank you to our guest speaker @georgepiro_bjj. Not only do you have an amazing story to share, but you are also one of the best humans on the planet and we are very honored to have you as a member of the SOTF family.
See you next Fall, Ponte Vedra.
#projectmanagement #realestate #venturefunding #specialforces #specialoperations