The American Dream, Scaled: How a Migrant Worker Became a Tech Titan

Please register at the following link: https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/JOHNNYGARCIAFEB202026

Speaker: Dr. Johnny Garcia, CEO of SimIS, Inc.

The Hook: Johnny Garcia didn’t start in a boardroom; he started in a cotton field as the child of migrant workers. Today, he runs one of the most successful modeling and simulation companies in Virginia. How do you bridge that gap?

Why This is Unmissable: This isn't just an entrepreneurship story; it’s a blueprint for building a mission-driven culture. Johnny has achieved what every executive wants: a highly profitable company with a fanatically loyal workforce (over 85% are veterans). He’s going to show you how "community service" isn't a line item—it's a competitive advantage.

You Will Learn:

• The "Compass" Strategy: How to align profit with purpose to drive retention.
• Veteran Velocity: Why hiring military talent (85% of his staff!) is his secret weapon for innovation.
• Resilience: Real-world tactics for turning early-life adversity into executive grit.

Please register at the following link: https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/JOHNNYGARCIAFEB202026

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Town Point Club, 101 West Main Street, Norfolk, United States

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