Feb 26 2025 70 mins 1
This week's episode is a reminder to never forget where you come from...you might end up back there...in a NEW way!
I loved this chat with Mario Tonzelli, a prior LEO turned Regional VP of Contract Security...who's also a husband and a father.
Mario's story is incredible and showcases a full circle career! As a teenager, he worked as a security guard for his current company...then he got into music and eventually fell out of love with it, decided to go the CJ route in college, ended up serving six years as a Capitol Police Officer, then eight years as a Railroad Police Officer, and unexpectedly transitioned out, due to a layoff (with a new baby at home), and is now the Regional VP of his current company.
Mario highlights the importance of networking, especially with organizations like ASIS, which helped him land his first role after being laid off, within THREE months! Mario is the epitome of leaning into the discomfort and making shit happen! His resilience shows through in MULTIPLE parts of his story.
Mario also talks about the importance of communication and treating your relationship like a partnership, because that is exactly what it is. This transition...planned or not...affects everyone in the family.
Make sure you connect with Mario on LinkedIn.
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