Nancy Laine, Lead Instructor

Nancy Laine is the daughter of an Army Chaplain.  She is also the Co-founder and President of Project Transition USA, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching transitioning U.S. military troops & families how to use LinkedIN to find their NEXT MISSION — a meaningful & rewarding new CAREER!

She has been a LinkedIN member since 2006 and discovered its potential in 2008 when a new consulting client found her there.  It was her love for making friends with fascinating people that eventually led her to becoming a LinkedIN expert.

Nancy’s large professional network now includes business celebrities and world leaders.  She has helped thousands of veterans and civilians learn to harness the power of LinkedIN.  

Nancy enjoys speaking to groups of all kinds, and her presentation style is informative and entertaining.  It is filled with real life stories of how she and others have formed exciting new partnerships with influential people around the world, and how you too can use Linkedin to maximize your full potential!

Pete Blum, Associate Instructor

Pete Blum is a U.S. Navy and Marine veteran with a voice and a passion for helping other veterans to be successful. He served eleven honorable years in the military with his last command being the Presidential Helicopter Squadron (HMX-1) in Quantico, VA. After transition he has worked in corporate, small business, and startup communities. 

Pete has had roles such as COO, Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Marketing Director, and CIO. Aside from the servant leadership he has provided throughout his time in the military and civilian life, he has also been an adult education trainer, facilitator, coach, and mentor to individuals, teams, and businesses. He’s currently the Chief Education Officer for JULO Strategy Global.

As a veteran, Pete understands making that transition can be difficult. He continues to serve the military community and assisting transitioning military personnel on their journey by volunteering for the following veteran organizations, providing specific needs to each such as training, help finding civilian jobs or veteran resources, mentoring, helping them on their life and/or faith journey, and making introductions in the business world:

  • Project Transition USA, Technology Trainer | Associate Instructor | Group Manager | Advisory Board Member
  • Veterans For Worship, Chief of Staff | Vice Chair | Tampa Chapter Leader | Director of Networking | International Expansion
  • Florida Naval Sailors Association, Chaplain

Pete believes that helping a fellow veteran make the right connection can make all the difference in the world.