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 750 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!
Last week we had the privilege of gathering an incredible group of supporters, veterans, and friends at the @LYC1938 in support of the Special Operators Transition Foundation. Events like this are powerful reminders that the SOTF mission is sustained by a community of people who believe deeply in helping Special Operations veterans successfully transition from service to meaningful careers beyond the uniform.
A sincere thank you to Dr. Rick Strain, SOTF Board Member and a great friend of the Foundation, and the Lauderdale Yacht Club for opening your doors to our community and hosting such an amazing evening.
We are also incredibly grateful to Carol Davis, one of SOTF’s founding members and long-standing Board leaders, whose commitment and energy helped make the evening possible. Carol has been a driving force behind this organization since its founding, and continues to be to this day.
We were honored to host MSG (Ret) @earl_plumlee_official (@cmohsociety recipient) as our Guest Speaker, whose remarks were a powerful reminder of the character, humility, and leadership that define the Special Operations community.
Additionally, we’d like to thank our SOTF Fellows (Lee Cline, Tuskalusa Thompson, and Bryan “Eric” Harman) who joined us and shared their remarkable journeys. You represent the heart of this mission and are the reason SOTF exists.
And lastly to our Patriot partners… our donors and supporters… you are truly the lifeblood of this Foundation and organization. Your investment enables our nation’s most experienced leaders to continue serving in new meaningful ways in American business and industry, and clearly demonstrates that purpose doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.
We are extremely grateful for the community that continues to stand behind the SOTF mission.
#SOTF #VeteranTransition #SpecialOperations #Leadership #ServiceContinues
The SOTF Team is excited to announce Eric Campbell has successfully transitioned into a Financial Advisor role with @Raymondjames.
Eric is a seasoned Special Operations leader who recently retired from the @USarmy as a Master Sergeant after 21 years of selfless service.
A snapshot of some of Eric’s accomplishments includes:
🇺🇲 Eric retired as an Army Special Forces Master Sergeant out of 1st Special Forces Command, where he served as the Military Free Fall Program Manager. Prior to that, Eric served as a Team Sergeant in 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group and as a Communications Sergeant in 2nd Battalion, 5th Group.
🇺🇲 Eric has a reputation for building cohesive teams that always perform above standards, often in high-stakes environments with no room for error.
🇺🇲 Eric holds a Master of Science degree in Strategic Leadership from the University of Charleston West Virginia and is a graduate of the Tuck School of Business Next Step program.
🇺🇲 Eric is a volunteer leadership coach for university students through theBravenX program and volunteers with several organizations in his local community of Southern Pines, NC.
"The SOTF Team provided me thorough guidance over the last 16 months of my military career, helping me successfully transition to my next mission. The executive coaches prepared me for each step of the journey, and I felt ahead of the game for all the transition challenges and milestones. I will continue to recommend the SOTF program to high-achieving operators finding their next career adventures."
To learn more about Eric’s incredible leadership journey, connect with him on Linkedin.
#sof #SOFOperators #usarmy #specialoperators #TransitionTuesday #SOTF
Transitioning out of Special Operations isn’t just a career change—it’s an identity shift.
One of our SOTF Fellows described how the program supported his move from AFSOC to the tech industry:
“Leaving AFSOC and stepping into the tech industry isn`t a simple career move. It`s a full identity shift, and the rules are completely different. The SOTF team made that transition possible for me. They brought structure when the process felt chaotic, honest coaching when I needed the truth, and network access you simply cannot build on your own.
They didn’t just help me find a job—they helped me translate 20 years of special operations leadership into a clear value proposition that industry could understand and trust. I’m in this role today because SOTF invested in me, challenged me, and opened doors I didn’t even know existed. If you`re transitioning out of uniform and serious about landing well, SOTF is the team you want in your corner.”
Through the SOTF Fellowship Program, we help transitioning operators translate decades of leadership, decision-making, and mission execution into meaningful civilian careers.
Because the mission doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.
#sof #SOFOperators #specopstf #usairforce #specialoperators #SOTF
Gear up - mission briefing starts here, and I`m glad you`re on the team.
In January, I had the privilege of stepping into the role of CEO at the Special Operators Transition Foundation (SOTF), and I couldn’t be more excited. I’m incredibly honored to lead an organization with such a meaningful mission and an even stronger community behind it.
As we begin this new chapter on social media, I’m excited to connect more directly, share where we’re headed, and highlight the impact we’re making together. There’s real momentum building, with new opportunities to grow, deepen our work, and expand our reach, and I’m glad you’re part of it.
I’m looking forward to the conversations, partnerships, and progress ahead.
Let’s make an impact together.
#sof #SOFOperators #specopstf #usairforce #usarmy #specialoperators #SOTF #usnavy #usmarines
The SOTF Team is excited to announce that Dave Miguel has successfully transitioned into a Senior Customer Architect role with Elastic.
Dave is a seasoned Special Operations Intelligence leader who recently retired from the @usairforce as a Senior Master Sergeant after 20 years of impactful service within the US Special Operations Command.
A snapshot of some of Dave`s accomplishments includes:
🇺🇲 Dual-hatting as both the Chief of Operations and Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader for a Special Mission Unit, Dave leveraged his operational credibility and technical acumen to lead highly specialized teams in the execution of this Nation`s most sensitive operations while ensuring his Airmen`s personal and professional needs were being met within a complex joint environment.
🇺🇲 Dave holds a Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance as well as multiple cybersecurity certifications in malware reverse engineering, network forensic analysis, and penetration testing.
🇺🇲 Outside of work, Dave dedicates most of his personal time outdoors hiking, camping, and rock climbing with his spouse and two dogs. Dave also provides direct support to a humanitarian NGO that specializes in providing social, economic, and spiritual development to communities in the Global South.
🇺🇲 Dave shares, "As many already know, the path from military service to civilian life is rife with bumps in the road and many unexpected curves that can be simultaneously feel both defeating at times and difficult to navigate always. The SOTF team has been a coach, confidant, and compass through my transition journey; they coached me to translate my SOF experience to a civilian lexicon, provided critical feedback to strengthen my value proposition to prospective employers, and opened pathways to opportunities that I would not have been aware of otherwise. My post-transition successes are not solely my own, and would not have been possible had it not been for the consummate professionalism and guidance of the SOTF team."
To learn more about Dave`s incredible leadership journey, connect with him on Linkedin.
#sof #SOFOperators #specopstf #usairforce #specialoperators #SOTF
We are incredibly honored to welcome Lenny Dacanay to the Board of the Special Operators Transition Foundation.
If you know Lenny, you know he is a master connector and servant leader. He has an extraordinary ability to bring the right people together around the right mission — and then turn vision into action. That’s exactly what he’s already doing for SOTF as he works to establish and grow our footprint in Chicago.
Lenny brings more than 38 years of business development experience across the financial and professional services industries. As an Executive Vice President at E78 Lenny is focused on helping operating partners and executives solve problems, fuel growth, and drive shareholder value.
He holds an MBA from Northern Illinois University, a BA from Fairfield University, and a Certificate of Management Excellence from Harvard Business School He also serves on the Board of Make-A-Wish Foundation Chicago and is Founder & Chairman of Chicagoland Private Equity Hockey Charities.
Lenny is one of the most active, patriotic individuals you’ll ever meet. And he doesn’t just talk about patriotism — he lives it out in action. Whether through leadership, philanthropy, or personal commitment, Lenny consistently shows up to serve something bigger than himself.
We are grateful for his leadership, his energy, and his unwavering belief in our nation’s Special Operations veterans. Chicago, we’re just getting started.
#SOTF #BoardLeadership #VeteranTransition #PatriotismInAction
The SOTF has been a beneficiary of the South Florida Charity Classic (SFLCC) fundraising efforts for many years. Each year, the SFLCC brings in an incredible keynote speaker critical to our Nation`s history. This year, the guest of honor is MSG Earl Plumlee, Medal of Honor Recipient. If you`re looking to escape the winter weather, head down to Coral Springs, FL for an inspiring evening hearing Earl`s story and supporting the brave men and women of our Special Forces!
Tickets can be found at http://www.sflcc.org
The SOTF Team is excited to announce that Jon Prodan has successfully transitioned into the role of Defense Strategy Lead with Navi AI, Inc.
Jon is a seasoned Special Operations Aviation leader who recently retired from the @usairforce as a Senior Master Sergeant following 20 years of distinguished service within Air Force Special Operations Command.
A snapshot of some of Jon’s accomplishments includes:
🇺🇸As a CV-22 Special Missions Aviator and Senior Enlisted Leader, he built a reputation for developing disciplined, high-performing teams, elevating standards, and driving operational readiness in environments where precision and accountability are the baseline, not the exception.
🇺🇲Jon brings a rare combination of operator credibility and strategic discipline. He can take an organization`s intent, cut through the noise to identify what actually matters, and build the systems, habits, and relationships required to execute at scale. In his new role with Navi AI, he`s applying that same approach to defense aviation modernization: translating operational needs into scalable pathways that improve training outcomes, readiness, and decision advantage across the enterprise.
🇺🇲Jon shares, "Leaving AFSOC and stepping into the tech industry isn`t a simple career move. It`s a full identity shift, and the rules are completely different. The SOTF team made that transition possible for me. They brought structure when the process felt chaotic, honest coaching when I needed the truth, and network access you simply cannot build on your own. They didn`t just help me find a job. They helped me translate 20 years of special operations leadership into a clear value proposition that industry could understand and trust. I`m in this role today because SOTF invested in me, challenged me, and opened doors I didn`t even know existed. If you`re transitioning out of uniform and serious about landing well, SOTF is the team you want in your corner."
To learn more about Jon`s leadership journey, connect with him on LinkedIn.
Congratulations, Jon! The SOTF team is thrilled for you and your hard-earned success.
#SOFOperators #usairforce #specialoperators #TransitionTuesday #SOTF
