VetXpo 2021: Dallas, TX
October 7-9, 2021
Who: Any patriot, civilian, or business – all are welcome
When: October 7, 8 & 9, 2021
Why: VetXpo is a must for patriots who want to begin or continue an intentional approach to a life of excellence.
Event Details
Thursday: VetXpo kicks off with free military indoor rock climbing at Summit Grapevine on Thursday evening from 4:30-6:30 pm CST. No prior experience is required and gym fee + equipment rental are covered by GallantFew. All VetXpo attendees are invited to attend. After climbing, we will gather at a local spot for no-host food/refreshments.
**Friday**: We invite you to the “GallantFew Two-Step” country & western dance at Cinnamon Creek Ranch from 7:00 – 9:00 pm CST. Boone Cutler will emcee and The Justin Mason Band entertains! An instructor will give a quick lesson in two-step and teach a line dance, plus hotdogs and burgers will be served.
Saturday: The action-packed day begins in the morning at Cinnamon Creek Ranch with five speakers presenting “VetX” short talks, similar to TedTalks. Each speaker is a subject-matter expert in their field. After the VetX talks, join us for lunch and a speaker, followed by an afternoon of workshops. See below for the workshop opportunities! In the evening, GallantFew is holding an informal job social for hirers and job-seekers at Advantaclean.
**You’re invited to attend a single event or the entire conference – whatever your schedule allows, we hope you’ll join us!**
Saturday Afternoon Workshops
- BRGADV: Members of employee resource groups for any company are invited to attend this workshop focusing on enhancing the veteran experience in the workplace. Subjects include mindfulness, burnout, leading internal culture change, and ERG best practices.
- Art Therapy: Matt Williams will talk about how art has helped him manage PTS. The group will create an art piece during this session (all materials provided).
- Entrepreneurship: Successful Dallas business owner Curtis Kindred will meet with any military community members interested in learning how to get started in business.
- Podcast/Book Corner: Adam Bird, CEO of Heroes Media Group, will meet with any attendees interested in learning how to get started as a podcaster or author. Community members who have podcasts or have written books are encouraged to set up a table.
Informal Job Social for Hirers and Job-Seekers:
This event is at Advantaclean, with doors opening at 6:00 pm. Recruiters or businesses interested in hiring veterans will wear a green nametag and veteran job-seekers wear yellow nametags. Attendees can mingle and identify one another based on nametag color. This is an informal, casual event aimed at connecting the business and military community. Mentalist Grant Price will perform a magic show during the event. Hirers are invited to bring information about their company/opportunity.
VetXpo 2021 Keynote Speakers: Dallas, TX
Annette Hill, LPC, NCC
Annette is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor Certified EMDR & Clinical Trauma Professional, CCTP. Along with her private practice, she conducts professional training courses for the first responder community, military veterans, and behavioral clinicians. She provides national interviews on PTSD, and other common issues veterans and first responders face. Annette is the program author and former Clinical Director of Warriors Heart, a residential treatment center, exclusively serving veterans and first responders. Annette is a Gold Star Mother, losing her son, Adam, to P.T.S.D. in 2009. She was presented with the 2016 Gratitude for Giving “Hope Award,” recognizing a professional who has served as an advocate for prevention and education.
Max Mullen
MSG Ret Howard “Max” Mullen Jr., is a 2013 Ranger Hall of Fame Inductee, The Order of Saint Maurice (Primicerius) Recipient, Distinguished member of the Ranger Training Brigade, and recipient of many military awards. He is one of the most dynamic Ranger instructors to serve during the 1980s and early 1990s. A 26 year Army retired veteran MSG Mullen is known to most as Mad Max Mullen for his bold, motivating, and aggressive leadership style. On October 25, 1983, MSG Mullen conducted a 500ft Combat Parachute Assault on the Island of Grenada “Operation Urgent Fury” with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion Ranger 75th Infantry. Mullen is also an actor who has appeared in movies, television, television documentaries, books, magazines, commercials, comic books, and national print ads, as well as public speaking engagements.
Bryce Mahoney
Bryce is a US Army Ranger Veteran, Rock Climbing Instructor, and GallantFew Veteran Support Specialist. He lives in North Carolina where he enjoys being outdoors with his friends and family and serving others in his community.
Zach Ceballos
More info to come! Stay tuned to learn more about Zach and his experiences.
Nathan Lara
More info to come! Stay tuned to learn more about Nathan and his experiences.
Andrew Bench
More info to come! Stay tuned to learn more about Andrew and his experiences.
VetXpo 2021: Columbus, Ohio
Broadcasted virtually, the first installation of VetXpo 2021 was filmed live from the hallowed halls of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio. Speakers at VetXpo: Columbus, Ohio include:
- LTG (R) Michael Ferriter, President & CEO of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum
- Roy Hall, founder of The Driven Foundation and former NFL player
- LTC (R) JC Glick, Army Special Operations Officer with 20 years of service and leadership consultant
- Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration, Columbia University’s impactful program designed to assist military service members as they transition from active service to college and the workforce
- Phil Randazzo, founder of American Dream U, a nonprofit dedicated to helping our military gain access to their dream job
- Adam Stalnaker, Founder of Ranger Investment Planning and Veteran Investment Planning, firms designed to attend to the unique needs of today’s military members
- Karl Monger, Army Ranger veteran and founder of GallantFew
The National Veterans Memorial and Museum was created for a unique and specific purpose: to preserve, share and celebrate the personal experiences of our nation’s Veterans. Past and present. From all branches of service. And from all eras of conflict and peacetime service.
Their stories shaped a nation. Our freedom is their legacy. Share in the celebration, and be inspired by the courage of those who served.
We are more than a museum. We are the New Home of the Brave.
VetXpo 2020 Keynote Speakers: Virtual
This event was virtual due to covid. Speakers at VetXpo 2020 include:
- Nick Koumalatsos, Marine Special Operations veteran, entrepreneur, philanthropist, producer, and father
- Nick Bare, Army veteran and CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition, podcast host
- Vincent “Rocco” Vargas, Army Ranger veteran, writer, and actor
- Dr. Kirk Parsley, Navy SEAL veteran, physician to the SEALS, health & sleep optimization consultant
- Annette Hill, Licensed Practical Counselor, military mother, and former director and program author for Warriors Heart
- Boone Cutler, Author, columnist, and veteran
VetXpo Sponsors
These patriotic organizations allow us to host VetXpo. Each of them shares an immense passion for supporting our military community.
