VETLANTA Q2 Summit – UPS Headquarters
Join us for the VETLANTA Q2 Summit, an impactful afternoon bringing together veterans, corporate leaders, and mission-driven organizations, sponsored by UPS and FIS Global and proudly hosted at the UPS Global Headquarters in Atlanta.
May 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
🎤 FEATURED SPEAKER: Ryan Hendrickson
Retired U.S. Army Green Beret | Combat-Wounded Warrior | Author of Tip of the Spear
After surviving an IED blast that nearly claimed his life, Ryan’s story of recovery, resilience, and continued service—both on and off the battlefield—has inspired audiences across the globe. His message of leadership, grit, and mission-driven impact is especially relevant to those navigating transitions in the corporate and veteran spaces.
4:30PM – 5:00PM Vendor Setup
5:00PM – 6:25PM Summit Networking
6:25PM Call to Order & Welcome – Maria Sanders
6:25PM – 6:30PM National Anthem – Washington Johnson
6:30PM – 6:35PM VETLANTA/UPS Welcome – Kevin Horgan
6:35PM – 6:40PM Vietnam 50 Year Commemoration – Maria Sanders
6:45PM – 7:05PM Resilient Leadership Fireside Chat Lloyd Knight (moderator) VETLANTA President
Featuring:
Dennis Scales            UK Army Veteran       FIS Global
Jeff Mellinger             Retired Army CSM     Warrior Outreach
Elizabeth Stevens       USMC Veteran           ATLVets                                                                  Â
7:05PM – 7:10PM CASA Comments – John Phillips
7:10PM – 7:15PM Keynote Speaker Introduction – Zack Knight – ATLVets
7:15PM – 7:35PM Keynote Speaker – Ryan Hendrickson – Tip of the Spear
7:35PM – 7:40PM Closing Remarks Patrick Houlahan