Continuing Service Through Entrepreneurship
In 2017, my company Frontier Market Solutions (DBA Ravenox) was honored to be named one of the Largest Veteran-Owned Businesses in the Greater Bay Area by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. The recognition placed our team among a select group of veteran entrepreneurs leading some of the region’s most dynamic and impactful companies.
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Veteran business owners find passion and purpose after duty – Silicon Valley Business Journal
From the Battlefield to the Boardroom
When I founded Frontier Market Solutions after transitioning from active duty to the reserves in the U.S. Marine Corps, my goal was clear: continue serving my country by creating jobs and strengthening American manufacturing. After years in Reconnaissance and Special Operations, I wanted to apply those same principles of leadership, precision, and mission focus to building a business that could make a tangible difference here at home.
Launching the company was both a continuation of service and a new kind of mission. Frontier Market Solutions grew into a Monterey-based firm specializing in government contracting, manufacturing, consulting, and e-commerce, all centered on American-made products and sustainable operations.
Building a Legacy of Veteran Entrepreneurship
Earning a place on the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s list reflected more than business growth, it underscored how military values translate into entrepreneurial success. Veterans understand how to operate under pressure, build cohesive teams, and lead with purpose. Those same traits became the foundation of Frontier Market Solutions and later, Ravenox, its evolved form.
At the time, we were one of thousands of veteran-owned businesses nationwide contributing to an economy powered by service and innovation. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, veteran-owned firms generate over $1 trillion in annual receipts and employ more than 5 million people across the country. Being recognized among this community of leaders was both humbling and motivating, a reminder that the discipline forged in uniform can continue to shape the future of American enterprise.
Continuing to Serve Through Business
The inclusion in this list wasn’t just a business milestone—it was a reaffirmation of purpose. As a Marine, I learned that leadership doesn’t end when the mission changes. It evolves. Today, through continued work in manufacturing, veteran advocacy, and small business policy, I remain focused on advancing the same ideals that shaped Frontier Market Solutions from the start: honor, courage, commitment, and service above self.