Andrew Leblanc joined the U.S. Coast Guard to serve his country and help others. Now serving as chief boatswain mate with nearly 20 years of service, he has built his military career on the Coast Guard’s core values: honor, respect, and devotion to duty. He carries those values into his professional life every day, along with integrity, compassion, and accepting responsibility.
The hardest part about transitioning was realizing that civilian life isn’t structured the same way as military service. To enter the military, everyone needs to pass boot camp, a process identifying those who can excel under pressure. Recognizing that people on the civilian side don’t have the same baseline was the most challenging aspect.
Leblanc started at All One Credit Union in 2018 as a risk manager, overseeing and enhancing the credit union’s cybersecurity posture. In 2022, he led the institution through its core conversion, collaborating with multiple departments and external vendors. The effort required skills in project management, time management, conflict resolution, and contract negotiation. He was promoted to vice president of information technology in spring 2022, where he oversees a team of five IT professionals supporting roughly 140 employees.
To achieve success, he uses skills learned while serving. Preparation, communication, training, and execution are cornerstones for any successful mission. He takes this same approach with his team every day.
Beyond his business role, he serves on the advisory board for Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, shaping course plans and advocating for funding in information technology.
