“The Horse’s Mouth: Veterans Edition” with Ryan Bauman from Western Governors University

Welcome to “The Horse’s Mouth” with Tom McManus, a cool, unique talk show where Tom’s guests sidle up to his bar to discuss sports, business and life. Today, Tom sat down with Ryan Bauman from Western Governors University.

WGU is an online, non-profit university offering degrees in the high demand fields of business, teaching/education, IT, and Health Care.

To learn more, visit https://www.wgu.edu

Short company description: WGU is an online, non-profit university offering degrees in the high demand fields of business, teaching/education, IT, and Health Care.

What Branch of Service are you or were you in and for how long?: Retired-Marine Corps (20 years)

What is or was your job in the military?: Field Artilleryman

Why do you feel it’s important for people to know your business is a Veteran Owned business?: Not Veteran owned. Recognized as one of the top military friendly schools in the country.

When leaving the service what was your biggest struggle?: Seeking the purpose that the military gives us each day. The same level of importance, what you do matters.

What resources for veterans did you find that helped you overcome that struggle?: Networking, Joining various Veteran groups, And simply listening to those who had already transitioned….how they found success.