Bio:Jon is a seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record of driving business growth and building high-performing teams. After relocating to Western North Carolina in 2019 with his family, Jon continues to channel his expertise into helping organizations scale and succeed. A veteran of the US Army, Jon began his post-military career as a communications specialist at Kennedy Space Center. He then took the jump to become an entrepreneur transitioning into the high-end furniture and millworks industry. Alongside his father and brother, he transformed a family hobby into a thriving business, managing large-scale millwork projects for clients like Disney, Tavistock, and Darden Restaurants. Under his leadership, the company grew to 20+ employees and executed six-figure projects with precision and excellence.Through these experiences, Jon gained invaluable insights into business operations, leadership dynamics, and the importance of team investment. Today, he applies this knowledge to help fellow entrepreneurs optimize their operations, scale strategically, and achieve sustained growth.US Army Reserve, Orlando FL, 31-C Radio Communications NCO 1996- 2004 - Transportation and communications command unit 143rd Transcom. Our team was responsible for managing the required encryption and decryption of voice and data communications necessary to complete missions at a secret and top secret level of security.United Space Alliance, Kennedy Space Center FL, Communications Tech. 2000–2010 Our department was responsible for the operations and maintenance of all voice communication systems supporting manned spaceflight. Multiple individual and team performance awards. Multiple technical certifications and (Red Team) safety training. Gleman and Sons Custom Woodworks, Sanford FL, General Manager 2010–2018 Co-founder of a custom woodworking business with my father and brother that now operates a 50,000 sq ft workshop and produces large scale custom mill working projects for Disney, Universal, and Tavistock. Learned many valuable skills such as business operations, sales management, top-down CRM system management, company policies and procedures, safety, and project management.Gleman and Company Custom Woodworks, Hendersonville NC, Owner Operator 2018-2024 Honed and refined the craft of business ownership and management.