MEET OUR TEAM

Kieron recently retired from the United States Navy after 23 years of distinguished service and brings a wealth of experience in talent acquisition, sales, training development, and operations management. Throughout his military career, he rose to the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer, completing multiple deployments and earning commendations for his exemplary leadership, strategic planning skills, and mission accomplishments.

Kieron has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Management) from Post University and is currently pursuing a Masters of Education at William Carey University.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Kieron finds fulfillment in spending time with his family, engaging in softball leagues and fitness activities, and volunteering in low-income communities. He is deeply passionate about lifelong learning and constantly seek opportunities for personal growth.

Frank is an Employment Coordinator for NextOp and he was named to his current position in October 2024.

Frank is a native of Tucson, Arizona. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1989 and retired after 22 years of service.

Throughout his time in the Army, Frank served in a variety of locations and roles. He served as a Training Noncommissioned Officer at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Brigade S-1 with the Western Region ROTC at Fort Lewis, WA, and Postal Sergeant at Fort Huachuca, AZ. In 2005, he went on an individual deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) to Baghdad, Iraq where he served as Senior Human Resources Manager and Aide to the Chief of Staff for Multinational Forces Iraq. Frank deployed a second time in 2007-2008 in support of OIF with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) out of Fort Campbell, KY. Frank spent his final three years of service in Massachusetts as the Operations Manager at the Military Entrance Processing Station in Boston, MA. In November 2011 Frank ended his tour of service and relocated to Clarksville, TN.

In 2012, Frank opened a few food businesses and went on to spend a few years as a defensive line coach at Austin Peay State University (APSU). For the past eight years, Frank served as the Manager of Career Services with Operation Stand Down Tennessee.

Frank and his wife Kelly have been married for 27 years and have two children. Kelly spent nine years in the military. Frank’s son served five years in the Army and his daughter is currently serving on active duty in the Air Force.

Frank completed his bachelor’s degree at APSU in Health and Human Performance and continued with his graduate studies in Leadership, Sports Wellness. In his free time Frank enjoys fishing and many other activities with his six year old granddaughter.

Robert Valenzuela, Employment Coordinator, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. With 25 years of honorable service as a U.S.Marine and a veteran of Iraq, Robert brings a mission-focused mindset, strong leadership skills, and deep operational insight to the field of talent acquisition and workforce development. Robert’s military career was centered on building and guiding high-performing teams, mentoring individuals toward personal and professional success, and advising on complex operational strategies—all skills that directly translate to effective recruitment and employment coordination.

As an operational advisor and developer, Robert has worked across diverse, high-stakes environments, identifying talent, aligning people with mission needs, and fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Passionate about connecting the right people with the right opportunities and take pride in supporting both individuals and organizations in achieving their goals.

Now in his post-military career, Robert is focused on leveraging his leadership and advisory experience to help organizations attract, retain, and grow top talent—especially veterans transitioning into civilian roles.