My Leadership Journey
I didn’t join the Army Reserves because I wanted to be a soldier. I joined so I could go to college. But what I discovered changed everything.
I fell in love with leadership. I loved building the best teams. Teams that were rated the highest, trained the hardest, and always called first for deployments. That experience shaped me for what would become my calling.
When I left the military, I stepped into recruiting. Turns out, I was good at it. I became the top recruiter in my company, then went on to build the first military veterans program in the consulting industry. That program became a model for others, and I was soon ranked among the top recruiters in the country.
From there, things took off. At HP, I went from recruiting for 9,000 people to leading global recruiting for 135,000 employees across 65+ countries. In a single year, my team and I hired 24,000 people, and within seven months I earned a spot in the Top 100 Leaders Club. Later, at a 3,000-person cyber company, I was named one of the Top 50 Leaders in the organization. Along the way, the teams I built were recognized across nearly every category in recruiting, and I eventually co-authored The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent, which became a best seller.
And somewhere in that journey, the light bulb went off: what I loved about the Army and what I loved about recruiting was the same thing. Leadership.
Great leaders know that people are their greatest asset. They know it isn’t just about the individual, it’s about the environment you put them in. You can take two A-players, but in the wrong environment, even the best will fumble. Put the right person in the right place, and you can win the game.
That belief has guided my entire career. I’ve dedicated myself to helping organizations identify, select, develop, and retain the kind of talent who don’t just hit numbers, but transform cultures.
Because great leaders win by turning their teams into champions.
And if you want to create a leadership legacy, it all starts with the people you choose.
What I Stand For
Altruism
Leadership isn’t about personal gain. It’s about making a lasting, positive difference in people’s lives and organizations.
Integrity
Honest, ethical, and uncompromising in doing what’s right — even when it’s not easy.
Relationship
Leaders must take ownership for themselves, and hold others accountable. No excuses.
Humility
The best leaders know that the greatest ideas often come from their teams.
Optimism
Maintaining an unwavering belief in possibility and growth, regardless of the circumstances.
Practicality
Using real-world, actionable solutions that drive performance instead of abstract concepts.
Excellence
Mediocrity is never acceptable; true leaders strive for excellence in people, culture, and results.
Discipline
Discipline is what creates consistency, focus, and results
in any environment.