Impact

LIVES CHANGED. MISSIONS ADVANCED.

From corporate boardrooms to military bases — here's what happens when Gunny takes the stage.

What Audiences Are Saying

Jeff spoke to nearly 200 Rotarians and friends at our Rotary District 5010 Conference in May 2025. He inspired us, brought tears to our eyes, and opened our hearts to the struggles people around us may be carrying without ever saying a word. What stayed with me was his honesty. Jeff shared where he had been, what he had faced, and how he came to be the man he is today. He spoke from the heart, and we felt it. There were tears, but there was also hope — and a powerful reminder that having someone beside you can make all the difference. My recommendation is simple: Get Jeff in front of your people. Your organization will be glad you did.

Marty Metiva

District Governor, 2025–2026·Rotary District 5010

I had the opportunity to hear Jeff Shilanski speak at our Lions Club, and his presentation was engaging, genuine, and impactful. He communicated his message with passion and connected extremely well with our members, providing valuable insight into the challenges facing veterans and the importance of peer support. I would confidently recommend him as a speaker to any organization looking for an authentic, knowledgeable, and inspiring presenter.

John Cole

President·Huntsville Lions Club

Gunny Sergeant Jeff Shilanski provided to the Rotary Club of Conroe a riveting presentation of the continuing emotional trials of what Veterans are experiencing daily. He portrayed his raw experiences up to the time of almost committing suicide that was thwarted by his therapy dog, "Cup Holder." He then sought help and relayed his challenges in getting the correct type of assistance. In gratitude to that service, he established FOB Rasor in honor of his closest Marine friend who did commit suicide. This peer support group is based on the north side of Conroe, but serves Veterans locally and internationally. His service to Veterans is just starting in providing support that Veterans so need!

·Rotary Club of Conroe

Organizations & Events

Rotary District 5010 — Talkeetna, AK
Huntsville Lions Club — Huntsville, TX
Clark Construction — Terminal B, IAH, Houston, TX
West Oaks Hospital — Houston, TX
TDCJ Ferguson Unit Prison — Huntsville, TX
Conroe Chamber of Commerce — Conroe, TX
Rotary Club of Conroe — Conroe, TX

Gunny in the Field

These aren't conference rooms. These are job sites, warehouses, and work floors — where the message lands hardest.

Aerial view of hundreds of construction workers assembled to hear Jeff Shilanski speak

500+ workers — Clark Construction

Jeff Shilanski speaking to a crowd of workers
View from behind the crowd looking toward Jeff Shilanski on stage
Jeff Shilanski with a Clark Construction safety manager
Jeff Shilanski at the microphone engaging with workers
Wide panoramic view of the assembled workforce listening to Jeff Shilanski
Jeff Shilanski with Joe Rasor

FOB Rasor

THE MISSION CONTINUES

FOB Rasor was a forward operating base in Afghanistan's Helmand Province — one of the most dangerous postings of the war. The men and women who served there carried a weight that doesn't come home easy. Jeff's connection to FOB Rasor runs deep, and it shapes everything he brings to the stage: the urgency, the honesty, and the refusal to leave anyone behind.

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Jeff's work is deeply informed by his leadership at FOB Rasor — a peer-support nonprofit for veterans and first responders.

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