Speaking
Book Evan Shelline to speak
Evan Shelline served about a decade in the U.S. Navy, including about six years with the SEAL Teams. He is the founder and president of VETTED in Troy, Michigan, the founder of The Veteran Muster, chair of the Veteran Advisory Committee at Lily Hospice, and Senior Vice Commander of Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski VFW Post 6896.
He speaks plainly, takes questions, and tailors the talk to the room.
Talks
- All Present and Accounted For: what older Veterans tell each otherWhy Evan founded The Veteran Muster, a Veteran-only gathering held in senior living communities, and what happens when Korean War and Vietnam Veterans sit down in a room with other Veterans.
- The Buddy Check: how to call a Veteran you knowA short, practical talk on checking in with a Veteran, what to ask, and how to listen. A good fit for Veterans Day and Memorial Day programs.
- Leadership lessons from the SEAL Teams and maritime securityPlanning carefully, making roles clear, and looking after the people on your team.
- Honoring Veterans at home and at the end of lifeWhat families, caregivers and care communities can do to recognize a Veteran’s service while he or she is still with us.
- Building a service-disabled veteran-owned businessStarting a company after the military and teaming with other veteran-owned businesses.
Formats
- A 20 to 30 minute talk with questions, for a club lunch or breakfast meeting.
- Short remarks for a Veterans Day or Memorial Day ceremony.
- A classroom or assembly visit.
- Radio and podcast interviews. A media kit with bios and a headshot is available.
To invite Evan: email evan@vettedvc.com or call 248-794-9292.
Please include your organization, the date and place, about how many people will attend, and the talk you have in mind.
Recent appearances
- Veterans Radio, Monthly Veterans Benefits Hour (October 2026)
- Studio 281 interview on Veterans, peer support and building a veteran-owned company
- Chair, first meeting of the Veteran Advisory Committee at Lily Hospice (October 7, 2026)
Evan Shelline is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and the founder and president of VETTED, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business in Troy, Michigan. More about Evan