DoW SkillBridge Program Liaison · USAF Retired · Serving Employers Nationwide
I spent 22 years in the United States Air Force as a maintenance professional on multiple fighter aircraft platforms, served as a Crew Chief technical school instructor, and held the role of First Sergeant — the most trusted NCO leadership role in the Air Force, and the job I enjoyed most in my career.
The First Sergeant is the person every Airman comes to when they have a problem. You solve things. You get results. You hold people and organizations accountable. That’s exactly how I run First Sergeant SkillBridge Consulting.
After retiring as a 100% VA-disabled veteran, I saw companies missing out on one of the best federal workforce programs ever created — the DoW SkillBridge program — simply because the application process was too complex for a business owner to navigate alone.
So I became the solution.
Active duty service — fighter aircraft maintenance, Crew Chief technical school instructor, First Sergeant.
Retired as the senior enlisted advisor role responsible for Airman welfare, readiness, and mission accomplishment.
Service-connected disabled veteran — self-employment built around real-world flexibility and accountability.
Completed 03/16/2026 — the mandatory federal credential required to operate as a SkillBridge liaison.
Successfully implemented the SkillBridge program for three companies with qualified veteran placements.
When you call, Ryan answers. Not a call center. Not an account manager. One direct line, every time.
National SkillBridge platforms exist — but they’re remote, account-managed, and impersonal. You get a ticket number, not a person. They can’t walk your supervisors through what to expect on Day 1 the way someone who’s done it before can.
I can. I'm based in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, and I work with employers across the country. Wherever your company is, the veterans I place have earned the right to a good start in civilian life, and you deserve a program that actually runs the way it’s supposed to. I take both responsibilities seriously, no matter your zip code.
When you call 337-789-3656, you get me. Every time.