BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

JJ Ford

JJ is a Director of Business Development with Veterans Alliance. JJ is a decorated USMC veteran with aviation maintenance and military recruiting experience. JJ was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, serving his first 11 years as a CH-53E Super Stallion mechanic. During this time of service, JJ managed all maintenance qualifications of mechanics, crew chiefs, plane captains, collateral duty inspectors, and collateral duty quality assurance representatives, and he provided recommendations for maintenance of the CH-53's. In 2018, JJ transitioned to a canvassing recruiter for the USMC, and in 2020, JJ was promoted to a Station Commander. In his free time, JJ enjoys playing basketball, softball, snowboarding, and hiking.

Matthew Parrick

Matt is a Director of Business Development with Veterans Alliance. Matt served in the United States Marine Corps for five years as a Military Policeman. After getting out of the military, Matt was hired by Boeing as a Structures Mechanic on both the 767 Tanker and Freighter. After a couple of years, he was promoted into management where he continued work on the 767 Tanker/Freighter. Matt later moved on to the Boeing Delivery Center and worked as a Flight Line Delivery Manager for both UPS and FedEx customers. Matt it passionate about helping others and loves working for a company that’s main mission is helping veterans. Matt resides in the Greater Dallas Area with his wife, Mary, and two sons, Maddox (7) and Marshall (2).