AJ Ashley

After serving in the military and successfully navigating my own transition into the civilian workforce, I discovered a deep passion for helping others make the same leap — with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Over the past 18 years, I’ve built a career leading recruiting efforts across industries, specializing in connecting high-performing talent with organizations that value leadership, resilience, and mission-driven work ethics.

I bring a dual perspective to my work — understanding firsthand the unique challenges service members face in transition, while also knowing exactly what businesses look for in building strong, future-ready teams. My goal is simple: to be a relentless advocate for our military community, and a strategic partner for companies eager to tap into veteran excellence.

With over ten years of experience in intelligence analysis, collection management, and geospatial intelligence, I am a Consultant at Esri, the global leader in GIS software and services. I work with clients in the Health and Public Safety sector to evaluate and translate their business goals, objectives, and strategies into geospatially enabled solutions that impact and drive real-world decisions.

I leverage my experience in all-source intelligence, targeting, and domestic operations to support the mission, broaden the effect of GIS technology to its business, and help shape the evolution of the platform by identifying new implementation patterns. I also hold an active clearance with a B.A. in Business Economics from the California State University of Long Beach and an Associate’s Degree in Intelligence Studies.

I am passionate about solving complex challenges, delivering value to customers, and advancing the field of geospatial intelligence.

Retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant, twenty-two years: six in field artillery, sixteen leading geospatial teams from brigade to echelons above corps. Master instructor at Fort Belvoir's Geospatial Schoolhouse; deployed three times to Iraq, directing unit geospatial intelligence— Greg holds a Master's degree in Security Administration, and a Post-Graduate GIS certificate from Penn State University. Post-Army: five years as DCGS-A contractor instructor and the geospatial team lead at field office at Ft Hood, TX, managing NET events; now five years at Esri, project managing for federal and National Guard customers.

Matt Marino is a Senior Manager in Esri Professional Services focusing mission alignment and emerging programs. In this role he works to transform new ideas into functioning lines of business, and self-sustaining program. His experience includes managing Esri’s technical consulting, enablement support services, and integrated support programs, as well as experience in project management, and various technical positions as a system administrator, analyst, and consultant. Prior to joining Esri he was an Army Combat Engineer in the 10th Mountain Division and served as a Platoon Leader, Division Planner, and Operations Officer.

Esteban Garcia is the Plant Manager for Identification Solutions at Avery Dennison's Fort Wayne Plant, a position he has held since October 2022. Prior to this, he served as Plant Manager at the Graphics Plant in Lowell, IN. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and his professional journey includes roles at Zenith Labs, National Chemsearch, Kay Caribbean, Kay Chemical/Ecolab, and Avery Dennison.

Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Esteban moved to the US in 1995 and settled in Fort Wayne, IN, in 2003. His diverse professional background in both Puerto Rico and the US has equipped him with a profound understanding of people. He is dedicated to developing individuals, fostering their professional growth, leading teams collaboratively, and achieving results. Esteban values building supportive teams and establishing trust with employees, drawing on lessons learned from both positive and challenging leadership experiences throughout his career. He sees his role as a continuous, 24/7 commitment, taking full responsibility for his team and their collective achievements.

Esteban is a devoted champion of diversity and inclusion, both within the workplace and the broader community. As a founding member of Avery Dennison's Hispanic/Latinx employee group, he has effectively utilized his inclusive leadership and zest for life to foster a sense of belonging company-wide and at the locations where he has served.