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Jesse J. Longoria Jesse James Longoria, born in Taylor, Texas, is a United States Marine and Co-founder of BidView . He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Mount St. Mary’s University in 2016. After graduating high school, Jesse enlisted in the Marines in 1997 as a 0311 infantryman. Shortly after enlisting, Jesse deployed to Iraq in 1998 with 2nd Battalion 4th Marines in support of Operation Desert Fox, where he conducted Maritime Interdiction Operations in the Persian Gulf. In 2000, Jesse joined the Elite Marine Corp Scout Snipers. As a Sniper team leader, Jesse conducted over 80 combat missions with the majority of them in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In February 2004, he deployed to arguably one of the most dangerous cities in Iraq, Ramadi. Jesse lives to tell the story about “The Battle of Ramadi” which resulted in the deaths of 250 insurgents between April 6th and 10th. On July 24th, 2004, Jesse was hit by a roadside bomb that changed his life forever by suffering the loss of his right arm. His missions in Ramadi were recognized and honored with heroic achievement by earning the Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal with Combat Valor for “exhibiting great bravery and leadership…defending Camp Combat Outpost from enemy attacks…and preventing the injury or death of coalition forces in over 80 combat missions.” His courageous actions and complete dedication to duty demonstrated the highest traditions of the Marine Corps. In 2005, Jesse medically retired from the Marine Corps completing a total of five deployments, which included tours in Korea, Japan, Thailand, and the Middle-East. Jesse has numerous Medals and ribbons including the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbion, 2nd Award Good Conduct Medal. After exiting from the Marines, Jesse worked for the State of Texas as a Veterans Resource and Referral Specialist helping Veterans find jobs and resources as they transitioned out of the service. He is passionate about giving back, and continues to serve his country through his Start-up BidView which helps small business’s including Veteran and Disable Veteran Owned business’s find new opportunities.

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Jesse J. Longoria

Jesse James Longoria, born in Taylor, Texas, is a United States Marine and Co-founder of BidView . He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Mount St. Mary’s University in 2016.

After graduating high school, Jesse enlisted in the Marines in 1997 as a 0311 infantryman. Shortly after enlisting, Jesse deployed to Iraq in 1998 with 2nd Battalion 4th Marines in support of Operation Desert Fox, where he conducted Maritime Interdiction Operations in the Persian Gulf.

In 2000, Jesse joined the Elite Marine Corp Scout Snipers. As a Sniper team leader, Jesse conducted over 80 combat missions with the majority of them in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In February 2004, he deployed to arguably one of the most dangerous cities in Iraq, Ramadi. Jesse lives to tell the story about “The Battle of Ramadi” which resulted in the deaths of 250 insurgents between April 6th and 10th. On July 24th, 2004, Jesse was hit by a roadside bomb that changed his life forever by suffering the loss of his right arm.

His missions in Ramadi were recognized and honored with heroic achievement by earning the Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal with Combat Valor for “exhibiting great bravery and leadership…defending Camp Combat Outpost from enemy attacks…and preventing the injury or death of coalition forces in over 80 combat missions.” His courageous actions and complete dedication to duty demonstrated the highest traditions of the Marine Corps. In 2005, Jesse medically retired from the Marine Corps completing a total of five deployments, which included tours in Korea, Japan, Thailand, and the Middle-East. Jesse has numerous Medals and ribbons including the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbion, 2nd Award Good Conduct Medal.

After exiting from the Marines, Jesse worked for the State of Texas as a Veterans Resource and Referral Specialist helping Veterans find jobs and resources as they transitioned out of the service. He is passionate about giving back, and continues to serve his country through his Start-up BidView which helps small business’s including Veteran and Disable Veteran Owned business’s find new opportunities.