Mike Wooster

Vice President, Recruiting

Mike Wooster serves as Vice President of Recruiting for Orion Talent, where he leads teams dedicated to sourcing, engaging, and placing military veterans into leadership and technical roles nationwide. His team drives success through contingent recruiting, targeted talent sourcing, and Orion's signature military hiring conferences, which connect transitioning service members with top employers across a wide range of industries.

Mike began his career in the U.S. Navy, serving from 1997 to 2005. An Aviation Electronics Technician by trade, he graduated at the top of his class from both basic training and technical school. He served with Strike Fighter Squadron Eighty-Seven and deployed aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt in support of the Kosovo Campaign in 1999 and aboard the USS Enterprise before, during, and after the events of September 11, 2001. Later, he was assigned to the Center for Naval Education and Training, where he taught 11 courses and earned his Master Training Specialist certification.

Since joining Orion Talent in 2005, Mike has advanced through a series of recruiting and leadership roles, including Recruiter, Recruiting Manager, and Recruiting Director, before being named Vice President of Recruiting in 2020. Throughout his tenure, he has played a pivotal role in helping thousands of veterans successfully transition to civilian careers.

Mike earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Averett University, graduating summa cum laude. Originally from Denver, Colorado, he now lives in Baraboo, Wisconsin. His son serves on active duty in the United States Air Force. Outside of work, Mike enjoys real estate, investing, hiking, reading, traveling, and fostering dogs.