When I left the military, I was always looking for more and for the next thing to grow, so I decided to become a smoke jumper instead of enjoying retirement.

My military career was stellar, but I wanted to do more than just be a Navy SEAL; I sought out additional challenges like Army Ranger School.

I transitioned out of the military while still active, which was a challenging decision, but in retrospect, it led to creating a valuable organization for veterans.

While working at DataCore, I realized my job was becoming repetitive and I wasn't growing, prompting me to seek new challenges.

While serving in the Air Force, I noticed many acquisition programs were outdated, which inspired me to innovate from the outside after leaving the military.

The journey is more important than the destination. After leaving the military, I co-founded a company not for profit, but to create a team and a sense of camaraderie, which I realized was what mattered most to me.

I wanted to become a Navy SEAL to be pushed outside my comfort zone every day, believing it was the best platform for personal growth.

I initially pursued a career in investment banking after leaving the military, which helped me build a toolkit of knowledge before starting my own company.

After selling my first company to Groupon, I wanted to work on something that would inspire me and allow me to create new skills and knowledge. I never want to be 80 years old looking backwards and wondering what if I tried.