SFIA’s VetsEXCEL program is a career transition program designed specifically for military veterans entering the sports and fitness industry.
VetsEXCEL is a new SFIA Career Transition Program administered by SFIA and a hand-selected leadership committee providing strategic oversight and operational guidance. Built on SFIA’s successful Excelerator Program model, VetsEXCEL adapts proven professional development approaches for veteran career transitions.
SFIA offers an incredible opportunity for military veterans to transition their leadership skills, discipline, and teamwork experience into rewarding civilian careers in the sports and fitness industry. VetsEXCEL represents our commitment to supporting America’s military heroes as they navigate this important career change. Click here to view the announcement of the new program.
For more information or to get involved, contact [email protected].
2025 VetsExcel Fellows
Reggie Brown
Veteran
Master Sergeant (E-7), Operations, U.S. Air Force
Greg Cummins
Veteran
Lieutenant Commander (O-4), Supply Chain & Logistics, U.S. Navy
Natasha Fultz-Castro
Veteran
Major (O-4), Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Army
Nick Kilcourse
Veteran
Sergeant (E-5), Finance, U.S Army
Sean Monsees
Veteran
Captain (O-3), Aeromedical, Evacuation Officer, U.S. Army
Tucker Pryor
Veteran
Captain (O-3), JAG (Asst. Staff Judge Advocate), U.S. Air Force
Carrie Reilly
Veteran
Captain (O-3), Military Police, U.S. Army
Jason Scaglione
Veteran
Captain (O-4), Military Intelligence Officer & Field Artillery, U.S. Army
Lucy Stockett
Veteran
Master Sergeant, (E-9) Command Chief, U.S. Air Force
Zach Wilson
Veteran
Captain (O-3), Logistics Officer, U.S Army
2025 Program Mentors
- Michael Ash: Senior Project Manager, CHAMPRO; U.S. Army Veteran
- Jackie Chang: Director of Media Strategy & Business, NFL; U.S. Army Veteran
- Bill Francis: Vice President, Major League Baseball; U.S. Navy Veteran
- Travis Krug: Business Coaching Specialist, Gallant Coaching | Owner, F45 Training Dubai; U.S. Army Veteran
- Drew Miller: Chief Marketing Officer, BSN Sports; U.S. Army Veteran
- Nick Pence: Senior Director Global Materials, Under Armour; U.S. Army Veteran
- Ryan Price: Senior Manager, Specialty Sales at Brooks Running; U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
- John Rhodes: VP Global Planning and Corporate Supply Chain, Gildan; U.S. Army Veteran
- Alidu Salifu: Legal Counsel, U.S. Soccer Federation; U.S. Army Reserves
- Joy Tapajick: Director of Football Operations & Process, Cleveland Browns; U.S. Navy Veteran
