Oct 13 2024 25 mins 1
This week, Joe welcomes Glenn Howard, a seasoned cyber operations professional and XP League franchisee. Glenn served in the Air Force for 21 years and continues to support the military as a DevSecOps Engineer contractor.
In this episode, Glenn shares the story of his transition from military service to civilian life. He reveals how his pre-retirement planning and strategic use of military education benefits paved the way for a successful career change. Glenn's passion for entrepreneurship led him to explore business opportunities centered around education. He explains his decision to choose a franchise model, specifically the XP League, which provides a positive and social gaming environment for children. With 68 locations across the USA and Canada, XP League connects young people to the exciting world of esports.
Discover Glenn's investment in his XP League franchise, his ambitious goals, and his insights on business growth. Don't miss this inspiring episode of Veteran On the Move!
About Our Guest
Glenn Howard is a DevSecOps Engineer & Technical Program Leader with Omni Federal. As a DevSecOps Engineer, he builds and deploys cloud infrastructure and services. He also designs and builds features for implementation in production systems that directly support the warfighter in cyberspace. He is a retired Air Force veteran who served in various leadership roles at the squadron, detachment, brigade, joint special operations and numbered Air Force levels.
Glenn was elected President of the San Antonio Chapter of ISC(2) which supports thousands of cybersecurity and IT practitioners in one of the largest cyber-hubs 2nd only to Washington DC. He holds a Masters of Science in Cybersecurity & Penetration Testing and range of professional certifications: He has an extensive background in cybersecurity, national-level intelligence & cyber operations and has conducted offensive and defensive cyber operations worldwide. Glenn also teaches as a professor of cybersecurity at multiple universities online and in-residence and owns and operates his own youth esports business, where he promotes positive gaming and STEM learning in a safe and supportive space for kids.
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Navy Federal Credit Union
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-Verified Preapproval—A preapproval shows sellers you’re a serious buyer, potentially giving you a competitive advantage when making an offer.
-RealtyPlus—Connects you with an agent for continued support every step of the way.
-Lock and Shop—Lets you lock in your interest rate for up to 60 days while you shop.
-No-Refi Rate Drop—Gives you peace of mind to buy now, knowing that if interest rates fall, you could decrease your rate without having to refinance for a small $250 fee.
If you’re overwhelmed by shopping for a new home, Navy Federal’s new Home Buying Center has solutions for every step of the process. Learn more here.
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Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.
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Veteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to en...
In this episode, Glenn shares the story of his transition from military service to civilian life. He reveals how his pre-retirement planning and strategic use of military education benefits paved the way for a successful career change. Glenn's passion for entrepreneurship led him to explore business opportunities centered around education. He explains his decision to choose a franchise model, specifically the XP League, which provides a positive and social gaming environment for children. With 68 locations across the USA and Canada, XP League connects young people to the exciting world of esports.
Discover Glenn's investment in his XP League franchise, his ambitious goals, and his insights on business growth. Don't miss this inspiring episode of Veteran On the Move!
About Our Guest
Glenn Howard is a DevSecOps Engineer & Technical Program Leader with Omni Federal. As a DevSecOps Engineer, he builds and deploys cloud infrastructure and services. He also designs and builds features for implementation in production systems that directly support the warfighter in cyberspace. He is a retired Air Force veteran who served in various leadership roles at the squadron, detachment, brigade, joint special operations and numbered Air Force levels.
Glenn was elected President of the San Antonio Chapter of ISC(2) which supports thousands of cybersecurity and IT practitioners in one of the largest cyber-hubs 2nd only to Washington DC. He holds a Masters of Science in Cybersecurity & Penetration Testing and range of professional certifications: He has an extensive background in cybersecurity, national-level intelligence & cyber operations and has conducted offensive and defensive cyber operations worldwide. Glenn also teaches as a professor of cybersecurity at multiple universities online and in-residence and owns and operates his own youth esports business, where he promotes positive gaming and STEM learning in a safe and supportive space for kids.
About Our Sponsors
Navy Federal Credit Union
Buying a home can be overwhelming these days , but from start to finish, Navy Federal Credit Union’s new Home Buying Center has everything you need to get to closing with confidence, like:
-Verified Preapproval—A preapproval shows sellers you’re a serious buyer, potentially giving you a competitive advantage when making an offer.
-RealtyPlus—Connects you with an agent for continued support every step of the way.
-Lock and Shop—Lets you lock in your interest rate for up to 60 days while you shop.
-No-Refi Rate Drop—Gives you peace of mind to buy now, knowing that if interest rates fall, you could decrease your rate without having to refinance for a small $250 fee.
If you’re overwhelmed by shopping for a new home, Navy Federal’s new Home Buying Center has solutions for every step of the process. Learn more here.
At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.
Join the conversation on Facebook!
Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.
Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at [email protected].
Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!
Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.
Veteran On the Move podcast has published 500 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to en...
