Oct 13, 2025 · 2h 12m
Andrew Piland served 9 years as a Marine Corps Reserve Logistics Officer with units including CLB-453, 6th ANGLICO, and CLB-23. He deployed across Central America, training foreign militaries and leading logistics and engineering efforts in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Belize. Andrew finished his service as Company Commander of Transportation Services Company, CLB-23 in Lathrop, CA. Today, Andrew is a Senior Manager at Modular Power Solutions, bringing Marine Corps discipline and adaptability to modular construction. Beyond work, he’s a husband, father, and outdoorsman — raising a family in Fort Worth, TX while staying active in biathlon, Jiu Jitsu, fishing with his girls, and running his family’s cattle operation. ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Mentions in This Video Andrew's Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: linkedin.com/ahpiland ➡︎ Nonprofit: miraclefarm.org Subscribe To Our Podcast Here ➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKONY1n1qysTx2RiBiwj28QzLc8gI2oui ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZizGddgHgKA4oimoLkNRc?si=cd7c0afd6b064292 ➡︎ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Vt3rCE ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vwbshow/ ➡︎ X: https://twitter.com/TheVWBShow ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstark512/ ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterans-who-build ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranswhobuild/ The Veterans Who Build Show ➡︎ At VWB, we are on a mission to provide a platform for Veterans to share their story, empower others for success, transition from Military to civilian to profession, chat translatable skills, professional and personal wins, and all things Built Environment The VWB Show Sponsors ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by @jetbuild ➡︎ Find more information on Jet.Build, here: www.jet.build ➡︎ Jet.Build is THE central command for RE development and construction project management software. Solutions range from project finance to stakeholder collaboration, construction operations, and data reporting with AI. Jet.Build is the better way to build Timecodes Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:32 Data Centers and Power Challenges 06:19 Veterans and Military Service Perspectives 09:30 Cultural Integration of Veterans 12:20 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life 15:27 Education and Career Paths for Veterans 18:39 Leadership Experiences in the Corps of Cadets 21:43 Family Influence and Military Aspirations 24:29 College Experience and Enlisting in the Marines 27:27 Commissioning and Officer Training 30:31 Unique Challenges in the Marine Corps 33:38 Final Thoughts and Reflections 47:00 Transitioning from Active Duty to Civilian Life 51:08 Navigating Career Changes and Job Opportunities 55:18 The Challenges of Balancing Military and Civilian Careers 01:03:59 Deployment Experiences and Responsibilities 01:14:48 Post-Deployment Decisions and New Opportunities 01:21:15 The Intensity of Reserve Duty and Work-Life Balance 01:30:31 Transitioning to Company Command 01:36:34 Navigating Reserve Life and Civilian Counterparts 01:43:25 Hindsight Advice for Veterans 01:50:46 Exploring Modular Construction 02:00:02 Translating Military Skills to Civilian Life 02:04:44 Wellness Practices and Personal Connections 02:11:34 Jet.Build Sponsor #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #veterans