Meet the Team

Paul spent 28 years in the US Army and Army Reserve, retiring in September, 2012. Paul began his career as an Armor crewman, served as a Drill Sergeant and completed the Army Sergeants Major Academy in 2006. Paul spent 12 years working with the Army PaYS (Partnership for Youth Success) program as the Army Recruiting Command – Commanding General’s subject matter expert on corporate partnerships. Paul has developed military hiring programs and partnerships with hundreds fortune 500 companies like Accenture, Harley-Davidson, USAA and Union Pacific Railroad and developed the first of its kind partnership with the State of Wisconsin.

Paul is currently serving on the City of San Antonio’s Military Advisory Committee and Subcommittee on Veteran Employment. He is the VP of Business Development for the Alamo AUSA Chapter. Paul has over 19 years of experience in working with military transition and corporate America.

Proud Military wife who has been married to my soldier since 2010 and have 4 wonderful kids. I am passionate about helping people find their place outside of their military career.  

 Decorated Veteran Recruiting Leader with over 10 years in the civilian sector and 22 years of experience in the United States Marine Corps in high-volume capacity. Expertise in sourcing, recruiting, retaining, and training across all aspects of Talent Acquisition Programs, utilizing ATS systems (ADP/ICIMS), apprenticeship programs, and Career Skill Bridge. Accomplished measurable results in dynamic, challenging environments with a comprehensive background in full life cycle recruiting and extensive knowledge in DOD transition programs and veteran hiring initiatives. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. 

 My name is Brenda and I live in sunny southern California. I am currently serving in the Army National Guard, and I am also pursuing a PsyD in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Industrial and Organizational Psychology. I have a daughter who is about to embark on her college journey, and we also have a furry feline companion. I love exploring new places, going on adventures in nature, staying active, and spending time by the ocean. I have a strong connection to the Native American and Veteran community. I love networking and bringing together brilliant individuals to create connections that will pave the way for future generations and foster a more fair and inclusive workforce.

Aloha! Proud wife of over 13 years to an Army National Guard veteran. We were both born and raised in Hawai’i and have 2 beautiful children. I look forward to helping people find careers in areas that they love! 

 Currently living in Arizona with my two young daughters and husband who is a Navy Veteran. I assisted with my husband’s transition from military to civilian life, and witnessed firsthand the challenges that he faced along the way in finding career opportunities and connecting with employers. I am passionate about the veteran community, and it is my goal to do anything I can to make the transition for veterans and their families smooth.  

 Hi my name is Olivia and native from Washington state. I am an active duty military spouse and currently living in the National Capital region. I have 3 kids ages 9-4 and have been stationed in Alaska, Virginia, Washington and Missouri. After living the life of a military spouse, navigating all the challenges it comes with living this lifestyle. I have found such a passion for helping the military community. Which has led me right here to Forward March Inc! Serving the community in any way I can.

Griffin is a proud Navy wife and mom of 3, originally from the great state of Georgia. Coming from a background in both agency and advisory settings, Griffin brings to FMI experience working in client-facing roles, leading interactive projects from a project and account management standpoint, and adding value through process improvement recommendations. After graduating from Georgia Tech, she immediately began in the consulting world with the Grant Thornton LLP Advisory Services team and enjoyed the variety and travel. Once their family began moving around the country (7 moves in the last 10 years!), she transitioned to a digital agency, 10up Inc., where she was an Account Manager focused in sales and web strategy. Most recently, Griffin has substitute-taught across all grades at private schools within each duty station. Griffin was the President of the Pearl Harbor Submarine Officer Spouse Association (PHSOSA) in the 2023-24 club year, and is currently on the board of the Pearl Harbor Dolphin Store, where all proceeds benefit the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation. Her passions lie in these roles as their mission is intertwined with that of FMI: to support our military and their spouses. In her (limited) free time, Griffin enjoys reading, hiking, playing with the kids, and exploring Oahu and the neighboring islands.  

 Sonia Garza recently held the position of Executive Director for the Puget Sound Region of Blue Star Families. Her former roles include the Military Spouse Fellowship Program Manager in JBLM, WA for Hiring Our Heroes, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation as well as the National Development Director for BaseHubs, a military app start up company in WA. For over a decade, Sonia has built a career as a business development professional in the nonprofit sector where she has developed programs and scaled revenue to positively impact service and advocacy missions. Sonia is an active-duty Army Special Forces spouse, and also served as a city councilmember for the City of Dupont, giving representation and a valuable voice to military families in her community. Sonia was named to South Sound's 40 Under 40 for her community role and involvement. She is a graduate of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Business Leadership Academy, the Military Spouse Advocacy Network's Leadership Development Program and serves as a board member for the Society of Human Resources Management of Olympia, as well as serves as a mentor for the University of WA Milgard Women's Initiative. 

She holds a BA in Communications from Sam Houston State University and a MS in Nonprofit Management from Our Lady of the Lake University and was named JBLM Military Spouse of the Year in 2022.