The Darby Project hosted a Professional Development Seminar for the leadership and transitioning members of 1st Ranger Battalion on October 30, 2018.On October 30, 2018, West & Dunn attorneys Eric Pangburn and Travis James West participated as presenters at The Darby Project’s Professional Development Seminar at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, GA. The event was supported by Ranger-oriented nonprofits, including GallantFew, the Three Rangers Foundation, U.S. Army Ranger Association, and the Lead the Way Fund, as well as by the US Special Operations Command’s Warrior Care Program (Care Coalition).
The event kicked off with a keynote presentation by Matt Eversman, veteran of the Battle of Mogadishu, made famous by the book Black Hawk Down and movie by the same name. Following Ranger Eversman’s speech, the morning sessions focused primarily on business development and professional health. A presentation on personal finances by Marcus Hull of the Three Rangers Foundation was followed by a discussion led by Mr. Pangburn regarding entrepreneurship and pitfalls that may be avoided with proper planning.
West & Dunn attorneyTravis James West provides presentation regarding the US Army Ranger Association to members of 1st Ranger Battalion on October 30, 2018.