I Didn't Rebuild My Life By Accident. I Rebuilt It With Structure.
Meet Eric
I’m Eric Gillis—Army veteran, educational leader, entrepreneur, husband, father, and author of The Rebuilt Warrior.
My journey has taken me from the battlefields of Iraq to the halls of public education, through personal struggles, leadership challenges, and the ongoing process of rebuilding after adversity. Every lesson I’ve learned has helped shape the STRUCTURE Framework and the mission behind The Rebuilt Warrior.
Today, that mission continues by helping veterans, educators, leaders, and driven individuals rebuild stronger after life’s toughest moments.
The Mission
The Rebuilt Warrior was born from my journey through adversity, recovery, and rebuilding. The lessons I learned became the foundation of the STRUCTURE Framework and my book, The Rebuilt Warrior.
Today, that mission continues by helping others rebuild stronger after life’s toughest moments.
The Struggle
The battles didn’t end when I left Iraq.
Like many veterans, I struggled to find purpose, direction, and identity after returning home. The weight of trauma, loss, and life’s challenges eventually pushed me to a place where I felt broken, lost, and unsure if there was a way forward.
At my lowest point, I battled thoughts of suicide. The hardest fight wasn’t in combat—it was learning how to live again afterward.
"You'll never be who you were. But you can be better."
The Rebuild
Rebuilding didn’t happen overnight. It came through counseling, discipline, personal accountability, and a commitment to becoming better one day at a time.
As I rebuilt my relationships, leadership, and sense of purpose, I discovered a simple truth:
“You’ll never be who you were. But you can be better.”
That realization changed everything.
Ready To Rebuild?
Whether you’re a veteran, educator, leader, or someone navigating adversity, I’d be honored to help you take the next step.