Marty Martinez named Executive Director of the Big Red Barn Retreat in Blythewood
August 15, 2023
The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) announced the appointment of Marty Martinez as its new Executive Director. A distinguished 28-year United States Army combat veteran, Marty brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. As the CEO of Joint Task Force-214, a marketing company dedicated to assisting veterans and first responder-owned businesses, and the host of the widely acclaimed “Lounge With Legends Show,” which supports Veterans and First Responders in transitioning from battlefield to business, Marty is uniquely positioned to lead BRBR into its next chapter.
Marty, an active-duty military spouse, currently resides in Columbia, SC, with his wife, two children, and their cherished fur baby. In this new capacity, he will report directly to the Board of Directors and assume responsibility for spearheading the development, execution, and assessment of programs and services that align with BRBR’s mission. His leadership will play a pivotal role in guiding the organization’s initiatives and activities, focusing on enhancing support for veterans and first responders.
“I am honored and humbled to join the Big Red Barn Retreat as the Executive Director,” said Marty Martinez. “The mission of BRBR deeply resonates with me, and I am committed to furthering its impact on the lives of our courageous veterans and first responders. By leveraging my experience in the military, business, and podcasting, I look forward to working closely with the dedicated staff, volunteers, and partners to create meaningful programs that facilitate positive transformations.”
In his new capacity, Marty will provide strategic management and leadership across all BRBR projects, overseeing the organization’s dedicated staff and volunteers. His role will extend to offering guidance for contracted personnel, programs, services, and training, in alignment with BRBR’s objectives.
“We are thrilled to welcome Marty Martinez as our new Executive Director,” remarked Sutton Shaw, Co-Founder and Chair of the Board of Directors at BRBR. “Marty’s profound commitment to veterans and first responders, along with his extensive background, makes him an exceptional fit for our organization. We believe that his leadership will be instrumental in amplifying the impact of our programs and enhancing the lives of those we serve.”
For more information about the Big Red Barn Retreat and its mission, please visit https://www.thebigredbarnretreat.org/. To connect with Marty Martinez, follow him on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marty-martinez-jtf214/ or tune in to the “Lounge With Legends Show” on YouTube.
About Big Red Barn Retreat
Headquartered in Blythewood and operating in South Carolina for eight years, the Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) is a 501(c)(3) that provides Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members, and First responders who are struggling free non-clinical services, programs, and training, including the posttraumatic growth-based Warrior PATHH program. Established in 2014, the BRBR serves over 2,500 military and first responders annually. All services provided at the BRBR are funded through corporate partnerships, grants, and private nations. For more information, please visit www.thebigredbarnretreat.org or email [email protected]
