President Reagan said, “Some people wonder all their lives if they’ve made a difference. Marines don’t have that problem.” Marines have a reputation for winning through discipline and sacrifice. However, what truly drives organizational success is an investment in people.Building great teamsMy philosophy is simple: organizations improve when its members are valued and encouraged to grow. Organizations thrive when its members become teams. Teams excel when guided by a steady hand. Over the last 27 years as a Marine Corps Officer, I have led diverse teams of military, civilians, and allies ranging in size from 300 to 24,000 in dynamic environments such as Iraq, Korea, and the Pentagon. While the composition of each team varied, the outcome remained constant: good teams became great.I have developed teams responsible for:• Building our alliance with Japan resulting in new levels of security cooperation.• Deploying a squadron of 500 Marines and 27 Airplanes ($270M cost base) to Asia. The squadron was recognized as the best in the Marine Corps.• Developing Unmanned Aircraft Technologies ($200M+ cost base) currently in use by U.S. and allied forces.• Analysis of Marketing and Advertising programs ($100M+) in support of Navy Recruiting.These types of results are not limited to military organizations. By fostering a culture of personal growth, any organization can become more than of sum of its parts.Personal growthConsistent with these philosophies, I am an advocate for lifelong learning. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Emory University in 1996. I am a graduate of Navy Flight School, the Defense Language Institute, the National Institute for Defense Studies, and the U.S. Naval War College. I am currently enrolled in the Warrington School of Business at the University of Florida and expect to graduate in 2025.I remain passionate about making good organizations great. Let’s connect and help your company grow, one valued member at a time.