For over the last decade, Major Brad Israel has been in leadership roles earning the respect of his men, his chain of command, the indigenous forces, and local people. Now, he carries this over in to the private sector, serving as the Chief Leadership Officer for multiple businesses and assists countless other enterprises with this same approach.At the core of this success model is the investment in human capital, putting others above one’s self, and tirelessly working together towards a common goal to be force multipliers. Today, Brad offers insight on servant and values based leadership so you can effectively lead and successfully overcome adversity in any real-world challenge. It is the quiet work we do in the lives of individuals that will live long after we do.

The Chief Leadership Officer (CLO) of 68 Ventures leads in alignment with the purpose, vision, and values of the organization. In addition, the CLO is charged with creating an environment, conditions, processes, and practices to ensure organizational excellence in all areas of leadership, people, and culture to ultimately actualize the extraordinary potential and performance capability of our workforce within the operating companies (currently 16 subsidiary companies and growing). This role also drives the procurement and execution of deals both on the investor and development level as well as provides the necessary leadership, attention to detail, and accountability to drive these opportunities through our system.

The Chief Operating and Leadership Officer of 68 Ventures leads in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and serves as an example for all others to follow. In addition, I am charged with creating an environment, conditions, processes, and practices to ensure organizational excellence in all areas of leadership, people, and culture to ultimately actualize the extraordinary potential and performance capability of our workforce within the operating companies. This role also drives the procurement and execution of deals both on the investor and development level as well as provides the necessary leadership, attention to detail, and accountability to drive these opportunities through our system.

Accomplished Special Forces Officer offering twelve years of experience in the United States Army and Special Operations community. Consistent record of top-rated results while leading multiple organizations ranging in size from 12 to 200 personnel in a fast-paced, challenging work environment. Managed highly capable Special Forces Operators and multinational teams while conducting global operations in both Afghanistan and Colombia. Career supported by a Bachelor of Arts from Hampden-Sydney College and successful completion of US Army Ranger School and the US Army Special Forces Qualification Course.

The Director of Development for Elcan and Associates is responsible for supervising and empowering the project managers to successfully execute their duties and responsibilities for all projects in the Company's 5 Step Development Process; initiate methods and best practices to assist project managers in efficient performance for all projects; maintain accountability and define timelines to ensure deadlines are met and momentum continues; develop new business with national clients.

Development: At Bender Real Estate Group, we handle all of the development process for you with 100% transparency from assisting with financing, due diligence analysis (environmental, proper zoning, topography, storm water retention, pre-site work) and land acquisition to the architects, engineers, construction, contingencies, risk mitigation, and backwards timeline to complete the project. We listen to the needs of our clients, keep the flow of communication consistent, and maintain a budget reality check constantly for all parties involved. Accountability, discipline, and a standard of excellence is paramount to project success and our track record displays the ability to effectively navigate through what can be a very challenging process.Leasing: At our firm, it is not about any single agent’s transaction record, it is a collective, unit approach. As a team, we ensure superior representation, precision in the details, and effective communication at all times. We can represent your needs on any property and have a competent accounting and legal team ready to address any concerns. Investing: It is our mission to balance the individual needs of our client with the norm of the market; this will help produce an asset that creates wealth over time. It is our strategic goal to help our clients create, preserve, and protect long-term wealth through real estate ownership.