Aug 2026: ACP congratulates Betsy Blumenthal and Trevor Tuminski
“As I prepare to transition from more than 30 years of military service, Betsy has provided candid guidance, thoughtful perspective, and a level of engagement that has been incredibly valuable to me. One of the greatest strengths she brought to our mentorship was her willingness to challenge some of my early assumptions about how corporate risk, investigations, diligence, and governance functions operate in the private sector. Those conversations significantly improved my understanding of the market and helped me better position my experience for the private sector.
Betsy has also been exceptionally generous with her time and network. She made thoughtful introductions to other senior professionals, encouraged me to seek different perspectives, and has remained actively engaged throughout our mentorship, even proactively checking in to see how my transition is progressing.
What I appreciate most about Betsy is that she has never simply provided answers. Instead, she has asked thoughtful questions, offered candid feedback, and encouraged me to think more deeply about where my background and experience can add the greatest value. Her mentorship has accelerated my learning, strengthened my confidence, and helped me approach this transition with much greater clarity.
I am extremely grateful for Betsy’s support and believe she exemplifies everything that ACP seeks in an outstanding mentor.”
– Andrew Deaton., U.S Army, Virginia
“I am incredibly proud to nominate Trevor Tuminski for ACP Mentor of the Month. Over the past seven months, Trevor’s unwavering dedication and expert guidance have been the driving force behind my successful transition from being a Navy Surface Warfare Officer to the civilian corporate sector.
Despite his demanding schedule as a Managing Director in New York City, Trevor consistently prioritizes our mentorship. He regularly goes above and beyond, scheduling multiple strategic calls each month to set goals, track career prospects, and refine my transition strategy. Our very first 30-minute introductory call stretched into a deep-dive session lasting over an hour because Trevor was so focused on helping me build a baseline when I didn’t even know what questions to ask.
The direct result of Trevor’s sustained, seven-month investment is tangible. I was recently vetted, inclined, and offered an L7 Senior Operations Leadership role within Amazon’s rigorous executive evaluation loop. This incredible career milestone is a direct reflection of Trevor’s exceptional coaching, dedication, and heart.
In the Navy, our highest praise for a job exceptionally well done is Bravo Zulu (BZ). Bravo Zulu to Trevor Tuminski—he truly embodies the absolute gold standard of an ACP mentor.”
– Christian Seymour., U.S Navy, Virginia
