When Joe retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 2000, he brought home a sense of pride in the 20-plus years of military service he’d put in worldwide. But like so many other members of our Armed Forces, he also brought home invisible disabilities that haunted him: post-traumatic stress (PTS) and traumatic brain injury. By Lisa Davenport
After serving as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps for five years, Josh Emison returned from his deployment and ventured into the world of franchising. By Jessica Jones
Mary Ann Stallings, founder and CEO of Bridge to Better Living (BBL), and her entire leadership team are committed to improving the lives of seniors and veterans, not only through their work helping seniors transition into retirement communities, but also through their community activities. By Cindy Charette
As one of the nation’s leading tutoring and test prep providers, Huntington Learning Center prides itself on offering proven, individualized, accredited educational programs with certified tutors. By Jessica Jones
With a proven business model and over 35 years of experience with over 345 locations, Wild Birds Unlimited is the No. 1, largest, and most recognized source for backyard bird feeding and related nature products in North America. By Rose Mango
FASTSIGNS, the leading sign, graphics, and visual communications franchise, has been honored by Entrepreneur magazine, which ranked it No. 6 on its 2020 list of the Top Franchises for Veterans. By Rose Mango
Originally from the Caribbean island of Trinidad, Tommy Ramjattan lived in the states for several years before joining the U.S. Marine Corps. During his four years of service, Ramjattan’s high test scores had earned him the envied title of marine firefighter and aircraft rescue specialist. By Cindy Charette
Robert Sanders was a human resources executive for 20 years, and he served a total of 29 years between active duty and reserves in the U.S. Marine Corps. In addition, he served as a police officer and spent one year in the seminary. It is clear that Sanders has a passion for helping others and giving back. By Nancy E. Williams
Brandon Clifford, vice president of franchise development for HomeWell Care Services, shares how this franchise honors veterans by offering a generous discount program. By Cindy Charette
Mr. Transmission specializes in the repair and installation of transmission systems and drive-train components, while Milex Complete Auto Care offers a wide menu of general automotive repair services. Both are part of the Moran Family of Brands. By Nancy E. Williams