Veterans & Business

From combat to the board room and camouflage to business casual. The transition from split-second, life-altering decisions to business transactions is a journey. Finding your place and passion after serving is an adjustment and often the best resources are other veterans with shared experiences.

Connect with like-minded individuals in our veterans’ network to learn, share and strengthen this critical piece of yourself. Help local employers support those who’ve served, and enhance your development by focusing on applying this valuable skill set to your career at home.

Committee Purpose

To strengthen the Delaware County veteran network and provide an outlet that fosters camaraderie, shared experience and mentorship

To connect our veteran employers who want to engage and support the Delaware County veteran community, and unite those who’ve served with those who support
To celebrate our veterans’ contributions to the local economy, and share the positive effect they have on the business community

James Birkhead
Committee Chair

Jim Birkhead graduated from St. Joseph’s University in 2005 with a degree in
Political Science. He served in the Marine Corps infantry from 2005-2009,
including two deployments to Fallujah, Iraq. Upon separation from the
Marine Corps, he entered the insurance industry and received an MBA from
DeSales University. Currently, Jim is the Director of Transportation Risk
at NSM Insurance Group.

Interested in being part of the Chamber's Veteran initiative?

Contact Jim