The guys speak to Xavier "X" Cugnon about veterans, the skills they bring to the private sector, how employers can ask about a veteran's story, and the transition from military to civilian life. Oh... and there's a story about a great big cat.

Xavier Cugnon is the Vice President of Human Resources at Lookout Pest Control. With over 15 years of progressive HR leadership, Xavier blends business acumen with a people-first philosophy that has helped forge best in class HR Teams throughout his career. Beyond the office, Xavier serves as Board Chair of SHRM-Atlanta and has spent ten years guiding hundreds of professionals to certification as an adjunct professor for the SHRM certification prep course. He holds a master’s degree in human resources from Villanova University and proudly carries forward the values forged during his service as a United States Marine, collaborating closely with Veteran Service Organizations nationwide. His commitment to service and community has recently earned him the Warrior Alliance Impact Award and a spot on Atlanta’s Best Self Magazine’s “40 & Fabulous” class of 2024. Offstage, he continues to proudly earn his incredible wife Kristin and is an obnoxious dad to 19-year-old daughter Margaux.

Learn more about Xavier "X" Cugnon at: www.linkedin.com/in/xavier-cugnon
Learn more about Tony Benjamin at: https://www.thegrangellc.com/
Learn more about Steven J Smith at: https://thehiringtreebook.com/

Additional Links for Veteran related organizations as mentioned in the podcast:
https://www.veohero.org/ - Veterans Empowerment Organization ( a healing campus that allows veterans to rebuild their lives)

https://thewarrioralliance.org/ - The Warrior Alliance ( connects Warriors with the customized resources)

https://atlvets.org/speakers/zack-a-knight/ - ATLVets (individualized roadmaps for career and business success)

https://vetlanta.org/ - Vetlanta (Connecting Veterans with Community)