Across Florida and beyond, veterans stepping out of uniform often face a new kind of mission: finding a purpose beyond their military service.
At Deloitte, many veterans are doing just that with the support of programs, mentorship and a culture that values military experience as an asset.
Greg Prichard is a specialist master in Deloitte’s Human Capital practice, where he helps government clients strengthen workforce strategy and organizational performance.
Before joining the firm, he served for more than two decades in the United States Navy, specializing in nuclear propulsion and later overseeing training and development programs for enlisted personnel. He was stationed on the West Coast, including Washington and Pearl Harbor and completed his final tour in Pensacola.
His path to Deloitte began through the Department of Defense SkillBridge program, which allowed him to complete a fellowship while still on active duty before being offered a full-time position with the firm just months later. That opportunity helped him connect his military background to a new environment, where he could continue using his skills to make an impact.
“When you leave the military, they emphasize finding your purpose and a new way to serve,” Prichard said. “Deloitte gave me that. I was matched with a mentor who made the same transition, welcomed me into the VMSA community and received support from colleagues who helped me learn the ropes.”
Raymond Calixte, a senior consultant in Deloitte’s Government and Public Services practice, spent 21 years in the Army, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He led logistics and emergency response operations around the world, with assignments in Germany, Hawaii, Virginia and California.
After leaving the military, he managed grants and contracts for the Florida Department of Health and served as a reservist for the Federal Emergency Management Agency before joining Deloitte. He now helps government and public sector clients strengthen their delivery and preparedness to meet emergency management challenges.
“At Deloitte, the support for veterans goes beyond programs and presentations. It’s about real involvement and delivering results,” Calixte said. “My military experience, from deployment to Iraq to COVID-19 efforts on base, translates directly to the work I do here. Deloitte creates an environment where veterans can find their niche and make a real impact.”
Stephen Mahmood is a specialist leader in Deloitte’s Boca Raton office with an extensive background in public service. He served six years in the Marine Corps performing marine reconnaissance, with missions including amphibious insertions and hydrographics surveys in locations such as Okinawa and Malaysia.
Following his military service, he entered law enforcement with the Florida Marine Patrol, which later merged into the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. He also served as a Federal Air Marshal before continuing his federal service with the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG).
Most recently, he was the Special Agent in Charge of the HHS-OIG Miami Regional Office, where he worked closely with Deloitte teams. That experience laid the groundwork for his eventual move to Deloitte.
“From the moment I joined Deloitte, veteran and law enforcement groups within the company reached out and gave me a sense of community,” Mahmood said. “Having that support early on made all the difference in settling in and navigating a new environment.”
Deloitte proudly employs more than 3,000 from the Veteran, Military, Spouse, & Allies (VMSA) community. The firm has been named a Military Friendly employer for 16 consecutive years and a Military Spouse Friendly employer for 15 consecutive years. Deloitte also earned a spot on Military Times’ Best for Vets 2024 Employers and received a five-star rating in the 2024-25 Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans list.
“Deloitte is committed to supporting veterans through all phases of their service and beyond,” said David Friedman, principal and leader of Deloitte’s work in Florida.
“It’s an honor to support those who have sacrificed so much as they build their next chapter. On this Veterans Day and every day, Deloitte strives to honor the men and women who have served our country and celebrates our firm’s ongoing commitment to bringing veterans into the workforce through our dedicated programs and support.”
