Matthew Chaney Email and Phone Number
Entrepreneurially-minded executive with 23 years’ experience leading organizations of up to 2,700 people as US Army Special Forces officer—Green Beret, and now as a PE operator in the skilled trades industry.My strengths are rooted in creative problem-solving, developing winning cultures, leading organizational change, strategic planning, operational oversight, risk management, cross-cultural negotiations, and entrepreneurship. I thrive in leading teams through complex challenges and developing other leaders to do the same. I consistently build organizational cultures that are agile, resilient, and sustainable, capable of overcoming adversity, thriving in the complex, and achieving superior results. Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:MAKING INFORMED INVESTMENTS AND INFLUENCING IMPROVEMENTS• Led merger of 3 Afghan agencies comprising 40,000 people under a single leadership structure; headed cross-cultural negotiations to mediate leadership competition and achieve organizational synergy.• Netted 20%+ average annual cash-on-cash returns over 15 years of real estate investments LEADERSHIP OF DIVERSE PROJECTS AND TEAMS WORLDWIDE• Led a 1,400-person, multinational organization with 21 directs; executive-level responsibility over NATO Special Operations across Afghanistan; lead-US consultant to the 40,000-person Afghan Special Operations Command; responsible for closing down US and NATO SOF operations in the theater over 6-month period.• Led a 300-person, joint task force conducting operations across 16 countries in Europe.ASSESSING ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP, SYSTEMS, AND PROCESSES • Restructured 1,400-member organization by advancing partnerships with allies and streamlining operations; managed operational requirements with 50% less resources and personnel.• Built trust and netted 400% increase in operational effectiveness over the prior 6-months through collaboration with key stakeholders within the interagency, NATO and diplomatic mission in Afghanistan.Nearly 20 years ago, the motto “de oppresso liber”—to free the oppressed—inspired me to become a Special Forces Green Beret. This continues to drive me today. I derive satisfaction from making a positive difference in the lives of others, whether that be literally freeing captive people or mentoring a teammate through life’s challenges.
Apex Service Partners
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Market Area PresidentApex Service Partners Apr 2024 - PresentTampa, Fl, Us
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Operator, Southeast RegionApex Service Partners Oct 2022 - PresentTampa, Fl, Us
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PresidentVeteran Air - Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Dec 2022 - PresentSarasota, Florida, Us -
FellowThe Honor Foundation Aug 2022 - Dec 2022San Diego, California, Us -
Chief Of Staff10Th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Jul 2021 - Jul 2022Fort Carson, Colorado, UsI led a 280-person cross-functional staff with 10 direct-reporting managers supporting our 2,700-person organization with operations in Europe and the US. This position is most equivalent to a Chief Financial Officer with a wide scope of responsibilities over human resourcing, employee development, intelligence support, budget, acquisitions, technological innovation, and facilities engineering. -
Special Forces Battalion Commander10Th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Jun 2019 - Jul 2021Fort Carson, Colorado, UsI led a 560-person unit of Special Forces "Green Berets" with 7 direct-report supervisors and executive-level responsibility over all aspects of special operations, intelligence, training, acquisition, leadership development, logistical support. I managed a $2M annual operating budget and $100M in specialized equipment. --Designed and executed a multi-year training plan to prepare Special Forces units for the wide-range of requirements spanning from the politically-sensitive European theater to an Afghan combat zone --Managed 30+ programs ranging spanning from logistics to Sensitive Activities necessitating Congressional reporting --Led strategic planning effort to operationalize the Special Operations Campaign Plan in the European theater, developing achievable intermediate objectives to provide direction and continuity between rotational units
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Commander, Multinational Special Operations Task Force — AfghanistanHeadquarters, Us Special Operations Command Jan 2021 - Jun 2021I led a 1,400-person, multinational organization of Special Operations Forces and interagency civilian support with 21 direct-report supervisors. I was responsible for all US Special Forces and allied Special Operations Forces from 16 nations operating across Afghanistan and served as the lead US consultant to the 40,000-person Afghan Special Operations Command. Within this role, I was also responsible for advising to Afghan Corps Commanders (10,000-person organizations) and city-manager equivalent of two bases.--Led merger of multiple Afghan Special Operations agencies under a single joint command; spearheaded cross-cultural negotiations by mediating leadership competition to achieve organizational synergy--Restructured multinational special operations task force by advancing partnerships with allies and streamlining operations; managed operational requirements with 50% less resources and personnel --Built trust and netted 400% increase in operational effectiveness over the prior 6-months through collaboration with key stakeholders within the interagency, NATO and diplomatic mission -
Director Of Future Operations And Plans1St Special Forces Command (Airborne) - Us Army Nov 2017 - May 2019I led a staff of 17 military and Department of Army civilian planners supporting the 27,000-person Special Forces Regiment: responsible for planning, developing, synchronizing, analyzing Special Warfare sourcing solutions across the globe -
Executive Officer To Commanding General1St Special Forces Command (Airborne) - Us Army Jun 2016 - Oct 2017This is an executive developmental position in which I worked directly with the Commanding General of a 27,000-person organization. I served as a key interlocutor between the Commanding General and the staff, planned and coordinated the Commanding General’s internal and external engagements, such as Congressional and that of other agencies at the executive-level; managed sensitive, official correspondence, reports, evaluations and other communication. While deployed in support of the Special Operations Joint Task Force (headquarters responsible for countering ISIS), I served as key synchronizing agent across the 4,200 person, Special Operations Joint Task Force comprising forces of 26 countries; co-authored Congressional reporting to sustain Sensitive, Compartmentalized programs supporting the fight against ISIS.
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Operations Officer10Th Special Forces Group (Airborne) May 2015 - May 2016Fort Carson, Colorado, UsI led a staff of 45 persons supporting a 2,600-person Special Forces Group conducting Special Operations missions across Europe, Africa, Middle East and North America; responsible for all plans, current operations, training, and Sensitive Activities
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Battalion Operations Officer10Th Special Forces Group (Airborne) May 2014 - May 2015Fort Carson, Colorado, UsI led a staff of 17 persons supporting a 560-member organization with 26 subordinate operational support detachments conducting special operations across Africa and the Middle East.
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Special Forces Company Commander10Th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Jun 2013 - May 2014Fort Carson, Colorado, UsI provided executive level leadership of an 87-person Special Forces Company with 7 direct-report leaders and managed $1M operating budget and maintenance program of $26.5M in capital equipment.
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General Wayne A. Downing FellowCombating Terrorism Center Aug 2011 - Jun 2013West Point, Ny, Us -
Assistant Operations Officer10Th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Apr 2010 - May 2011Fort Carson, Colorado, UsI led a staff of 10 persons to plan, resource, and coordinate training and operations for a 550-person unit conducting operations in the Middle East and Africa. As the senior Captain in the unit, I mentored 18 Special Force Detachment Commanders as they prepared to deploy overseas.
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Team Leader - Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (Sfod-A)10Th Special Forces Group (Airborne) May 2007 - Apr 2010Fort Carson, Colorado, UsI led a small, tactical team comprised of 12 Special Forces Soldiers on multiple operations to Iraq and elsewhere over a three-year period.
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Supervisor - Deep Sea Dive Engineering DetachmentUs Army Corps Of Engineers Nov 2002 - May 2005Washington, Dc, UsI was second in command of a 25-person Army Engineer, deep-sea dive detachment with responsibility over planning, coordinating and supervising training and operations for high-risk, technical underwater engineering operations. I managed an annual budget of $100K and supervised maintenance program for specialized dive equipment worth $1.8M and led 26 real-world operations across the Pacific theater. Held certifications as Diving Supervisor and Hyperbaric Chamber Supervisor, and significant experience in underwater construction, demolition and hydrographic surveying.
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Matthew Chaney Education Details
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United States Military Academy At West PointEconomics -
University Of ChicagoEconomic Development And International Security
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Tel Aviv UniversitySecurity And Diplomacy
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United States Naval AcademyEconomics
Frequently Asked Questions about Matthew Chaney
What company does Matthew Chaney work for?
Matthew Chaney works for Apex Service Partners
What is Matthew Chaney's role at the current company?
Matthew Chaney's current role is Executive Leader | Winning-Culture Builder | Entrepreneur | THF Fellow | Veteran Special Forces Officer.
What schools did Matthew Chaney attend?
Matthew Chaney attended United States Military Academy At West Point, University Of Chicago, Tel Aviv University, United States Naval Academy.
What skills is Matthew Chaney known for?
Matthew Chaney has skills like Cross Cultural Communication Skills, Home Improvement, Training And Development, Operational Planning, Project Plans, Operating Budgets, Cross Cultural Management, Business Development, Partner Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Talent Management.
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