Created a veteran owned, service-disabled small business with the US Department of Defense. Serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer and is the visionary leader of a small business specializing in providing high-quality training solutions, uniform and equipment sales for military units and their leaders. This role entails overseeing all aspects of the company’s operations, from strategic planning to day-to-day management, ensuring the delivery of innovative, mission-driven training programs. Additionally, the company represents multiple respected brands of outdoor clothing and equipment, focusing on extreme cold-weather and tactical military gear; leads partnerships, drives sales, and maintains a reputation for excellence in both training and high-performance products.Key Responsibilities:• Strategic Leadership and Vision• Defines and implements the company's strategic goals, mission, and vision.• Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities within the military training and tactical equipment markets.• Develop relationships with military units, outdoor brands, and suppliers to support business objectives.• Oversees daily operations, ensuring efficient processes and high standards of training delivery.• Establish budgets, financial targets, and performance metrics• Negotiate contracts with brand partners• Program and Product Development• Lead the development of tailored training programs for military units, addressing operational readiness, leadership, and specialized skill sets.• Represent top brands in outdoor and tactical equipment, focusing on products designed for extreme cold and rugged military applications.• Stay current on trends in tactical training, cold-weather gear, and advancements in military-grade clothing to keep the company offerings relevant and competitive.• Sales, Marketing, and Brand Representation• Drive brand recognition and sales growth in both training and equipment representation• Develop and oversee marketing strategies that promote the training services and equipment brands.• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and military demonstrations, building brand visibility and fostering new relationships.• Customer and Stakeholder Relations• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with military units, training participants, brand partners, and clients.• Ensure customer satisfaction and positive experiences with training programs and represented products.• Act as the primary spokesperson and advocate for the company’s mission, values, and services.