Honoring Our Veterans

Michelle Penczak • November 11, 2021

Squared Away is committed to employing Military Spouses and Veterans. Our core mission is to employ military spouses while giving people their time back. We are honored to highlight Veterans who are clients and teammates of Squared Away.

Squared Away Clients

Andrew Weins, Army Veteran

Andy Weins has built a reputation through his no-holds-barred teaching style, which inspires immediate and transformational action. No frills, no fluff. This business has grown from a two-man backyard operation to a nationally renowned multi-faceted enterprise at a rapid pace. As an adviser and public speaker, he has helped thousands of leaders and entrepreneurs unleash their full potential and achieve unparalleled success. A proud US Army Veteran, military career counselor, and Master Resiliency Trainer, Andy brings his battle-tested experience and expertise to business leaders and professionals everywhere.

Andrew Lundquist, Air Force Veteran

Andrew Lundquist is the CTO of Never Settle (neversettle.it) a Marketing and Web Development Agency.

Andrew graduated from the US Air Force Academy in 1999 and served in the Air Force until 2005.

Squared Away Chief Executive Assistants

Megan King, Air Force Veteran

Megan served in the Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller, she is now a Chief Executive Assistant with Squared Away.

Brianna Arcediano, Navy Veteran

Brianna served in the Navy as a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman for 7 years. Brianna is now a member of the Squared Away team as a Chief Executive Asssitant.

Kristi Santiago, Air Force Veteran

Kristi is based out of Ocean Springs, MS. She has three kids, 14, 10, and 6. Kristi joined the Air Force after graduating high school. She was a dental hygienist and loved her job! Kristi separated from the Air Force once she became a mom. She then married into the Air Force, and her husband is now retired. Kristi used her GI Bill to get a couple of Associates Degrees and her Bachelor’s degree. Kristi shared, “I love working for Squared Away and the love and focus they put on military spouses and veterans!” Kristi is now a member of the Squared Away team as a Chief Executive Assistant.

Morganne Cook, Army Veteran

Morganne served as a Logistics Officer with 3rd ID stationed out of Fort Stewart, GA. Morganne shared, “Happy Veteran’s Day to all my brothers and sisters in arms!” Morganne is now the Training and Transition Team Manager and a Chief Executive Assistant within Squared Away.

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