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October 2023 » thefivestar.com 37 October 2023 C O V E R S T O R Y loyalty, commitment, and many other attributes to a company's workforce—all of which improve the organization and the bottom line," said Trodden, a disabled vet- eran who tirelessly served our country for over 25 years. John retired from the United States Marine Corps after serving 15 years as an enlisted member earning his com- mission to Second Lieutenant and then went on to serve an additional 10 years as a Commissioned Officer. Deployed overseas multiple times, John led troops into and through battle, receiving numerous meri- torious, commendation, and achievement awards for leadership excellence. John says his decision to retire from the Marine Corps was not easy, but he was confident that he could apply his skills, military mindset, and passion to an industry also hungry for mission success and outcomes. He joined PhoenixTeam as part of its Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge Program, where he was able to learn and master the fundamentals of designing and developing software. Within a few months, John started to connect the dots and bring to life the paral- lels between his military and civilian experi- ences that are so applicable to all industries. "I quickly came to realize that these young men and women are making a living, work hard, are smart, and are dealing in projects that are intricate with many levels," Trodden noted. "Drawing upon my military leadership skills, I had 400 people from dif- ferent walks of life, religions, backgrounds, and ethnicities under my command. But we all shared one driving force and mission, as we truly took care of one another. Troop welfare was huge, and we had each other's backs. We were more than just brothers and sisters in arms. I thought, well, let me bring that mentality into this industry and see if we can make it work." Looking Ahead L ast month, PhoenixTeam and Blue Bay celebrated the launch of Blue Phoenix with their clients and partners in our nation's capital. The founders reflected on their journey that night and the future state vision for PhoenixTeam, Blue Bay, and Blue Phoenix. "Each of these companies put people first and seeks to deliver impactful and meaningful outcomes," Brennan said. With PhoenixTeam's long history serving commercial and federal agencies, and Blue Bay's mission to help veterans transition to civilian life, Blue Phoenix is in the arena to solve tough problems and deliver out- comes for federal agencies. (above) Blue Phoenix Executive Team (left to right) seated: John Trodden, Tanya Brennan standing: Tom Westerlind, Becky Griswold, Tela Mathias, Lindsay Bennett, Melanie Lewis, and Paul Weakley (left) John Trodden, Blue Bay CEO and Blue Phoenix Managing Partner