A 20+ year Special Operations Veteran with 11 combat tours in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa. Chris retired from the Army in 2015 and moved on to become the COO of Tyr Tactical, one of the premier body armor and tactical equipment manufactures in the world. In 2022 Chris stepped away from Tyr to focus on his health and well-being and is currently working as an Independent Consultant focusing on helping business succeed in the Defense Industry. Chris is also a current Board member for the All Secure Foundation, a Veteran non-profit focused on Veteran and Veteran Family mental health and recovery. Chris is an outspoken advocate for Veteran Issues, having personally struggled with the effects of TBI, PTS, and substance abuse, Chris hopes that sharing his struggles and how he overcame them will help other to do the same.