HST133 JJ Pinter - Team Red, White and Blue - a podcast by Duane K. L. France, MA, MBA, LPC

from 2019-07-16T01:00

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About Today's Guest:

JJ Pinter is the Executive Director of Team Red, White, and Blue. As Team RWB’s 2nd employee, he has played a key role the development, growth, and operation of the organization. JJ works closely with board members, staff, and volunteer leaders to ensure the delivery of excellent programs that deliver impact. He provides strategic guidance in addition to building and managing critical partnerships.

JJ is a West Point graduate and combat veteran, serving as a Field Artillery officer. After his military service, he held both leadership and analytical positions in the construction, defense and medical industries. He currently resides outside Louisville, KY with his wife and 3 kids, where he loves to coach youth sports and be outdoors with his family.

In this Episode, you will learn:

JJ's background and experience

Shifting from corporate culture to the veteran support space

Beginning of Team RWB

Team RWB Programs

Impact of RWB's core mission on mental health

Quantifying the value of wellness

A benefits-centric transition mindset compared to a well-being centric mindset

Keys to successful transition:
- Fitness
- Friendship
- Community Activities

Transactional transition versus Transformation transition

Self-agency in transition

Giving veterans what they want rather than what organizations think they need

Resisting the idea that military service is something that needs to be recovered from

Journal Article: Team Red, White & Blue: a community-based model for harnessing positive social networks to enhance enrichment outcomes in military veterans reintegrating to civilian life