Ritchie Thomas

About Ritchie Thomas

Helping Companies, Military Bases & Government Agencies Retain & Develop Veteran TalentOrganizations, military bases, & federal agencies invest millions in veteran talent, yet many struggle with long-term retention, leadership development, and career mobility. Without a structured strategy, they lose high-value employees, weaken leadership pipelines, and increase turnover costs. That’s where we come in.Through Military Transition University (MTU) & The 6-Figure Thought Leader Academy (6FTL), we provide structured workforce training, leadership development, and career acceleration programs for military bases, DoD agencies, and corporate teams. WHAT WE DO: We train your people in your business model—so they protect it like it’s their own.For companies, that means protecting your culture and profit.For individuals, it means reclaiming your identity and purpose.Whether you’re leading a workforce or leading yourself, the outcome is the same:People who think like owners don’t walk away—they build, protect, and grow what they believe in. Corporate & Government Training SolutionsWe help companies, military bases & federal agencies improve retention & leadership development for veterans, military spouses, and transitioning service members. Military Base & DoD Training ProgramsWe deliver career development workshops at installations, equipping service members with post-military career pathways. The $100K LinkedIn Strategy (Exe. Brand Accelerator)A structured corporate training program that helps executives, ERG leaders, & veterans become industry-recognized thought leaders—boosting retention & leadership mobility. Leadership Development for VeteransWe train orgs. & military bases on strategies to elevate military professionals into high-impact corporate leadership roles. WHO WE HELP: HR & Talent Development Leaders → Retain & upskill veteran employees into leadership roles. DoD & Military Transition Programs → Implement structured training for career acceleration & leadership pipelines. Corporate Executives & ERG Leaders → Build executive presence & influence. WHY THIS MATTERS:• Replacing one leader costs $50K–$150K in lost productivity.• 68% of employees say they leave because they feel invisible.• Leadership accelerators drive 4.2× higher profit and retention.• LinkedIn-active employees increase employer brand trust by 3.5×.Retention is the new revenue. Visibility is the new insurance.If you\'re looking for structured training for your military or leadership teams, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Founder

   Military Transition University

   Dec 2023 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   The premiere digital app is solely designed to help teach transitioning military veterans and soldiers the battle of business, so they can win the war on unemployment.Military speaker & coach: I help our brave men & women in the US Military mentally transition from a soldier\'s mindset to a business professional\'s mindset so they can go from soldier to CEO (of their career). Several years back I was fortunate enough to be selected in a LinkedIn article about military transition and well, the market responded.Ever since then, I have been on a personal and professional mission to help military veterans not just build a resume, but a life after they transition out of the military

Education

• Syracuse University

  Master's Degree, Information Management for Executives

  2014

• Southern Polytechnic State University

  Bachelor's, Information Technology

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Google Calendar
• Technical Support
• Audio Visual Support
• Windows Xp
• System Administration
• Management
• Windows Xp Pro
• Networking
• Leadership
• Integration
• Software Documentation
• Information Technology
• Cloud Computing
• Switches
• Mac
• Infrastructure
• Windows 7
• Troubleshooting
• Computer Hardware
• Technology Leadership
• Software Implementation
• Google Apps
• Vendor Management
• Operating Systems
• Help Desk Support
• Project Management
• Network Administration
• Active Directory
• Security
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Tcp/Ip
• Computer Network Operations
• Os X
• Mac Os X