Mission: Career Transition – Navigating Civilian Success with Insights from a Navy Veteran and Tech Leader

Expedia Group’s Jordan Rusk, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former Submarine Officer, sits down for a fireside chat where he shares valuable insights for veterans navigating career transitions into civilian roles. Drawing on his own experience in service and at Expedia Group, where he now leads as Senior Director of People Technology, Jordan emphasizes the importance of leveraging military skills in project management and leadership to succeed in corporate environments. Jordan will share tips on building strong professional networks, navigating successful transitions, finding meaningful mentors and much more. His message is clear: by strategically applying military skills and embracing networking, veterans can find fulfilling roles in the private sector.

Jordan Rusk

Jordan graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served as a Submarine Officer until 2017. After the Navy, Jordan joined Expedia Group and has held a variety of roles including Project Management and Team Leadership and is currently the Senior Director of People Technology. Outside of his day job, Jordan has also had the opportunity to do a several rotations on Expedia Group’s VETS board (IBG) and as a Trustee of the US Naval Academy Alumni Association.