Shaun is the Manager for the Strategic Military and Veterans Program in the Human Resources Directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He is in the process of building both the military and veteran pipeline at LLNL through military students, active duty, reservists, transitioning service members and veterans. Since program inception, in December of 2019, the veteran population has grown by 107%. Before Shaun’s current role he was the Division Leader for Training and Development with responsibility for training compliance, leadership and professional development, the learning management system, and educational assistance.
Before joining the Laboratory, Shaun worked for Ernest and Julio Gallo Winery. He began his career in Operations where he led the Bottling and Receiving operations throughout the Supply Chain process. While managing in Operations Shaun led the implementation of Automated Guided Vehicles, Warehouse Management System training in several domestic regional distribution centers and was instrumental in streamlining safety management within the organization. He led Corporate Training where he was responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of institutional training as well as mentor and recognition programs. He championed the highly successful Management/Leadership Development Program for leaders at Ernest & Julio Gallo Winery and was a recipient of a Gold Medal from the Chief Learning Officer Magazine.
Before joining Gallo, Shaun served as both an enlisted and Marine Corps officer. He served in the Special Operations, Reconnaissance and Light Armored Reconnaissance community’s as well as the training/development field specializing in numerous ground combat specialties. Shaun served in the western pacific in multiple deployments serving in Desert Shield/Storm and numerous humanitarian operations.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland in 1996. He’s trained or certified in numerous Developmental specialties. He’s married to his wife Jennifer for twenty-nine years and has two children – Taylor (26) and Cameron (23).
Shaun is a passionate speaker, educator, and mentor in academic institutions, associations and athletic teams in the leadership arena. He is reaching today’s youth and young adults with a strong message in developing principally centered character. His authentic, inspirational message focuses on service and sacrifice and has a clear connection to the adversity youth and young adults face today. He is compelled to work diligently to help mold young leaders in society with integrity, humility, and respect educating them on the endless possibilities that come with perseverance, accountability, education and leadership.
