Beyond the Uniform

Shane Shaltry is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served 15 years as a KC-135 crew chief and honor guard member, supporting missions around the world and honoring fellow service members through hundreds of military funerals. Raised in a large military family with 22 siblings, Shane followed a strong legacy of service alongside his father, […]

Jim Barnebee is the Founder and CEO of AIM-E (Artificial Intelligence Made Easy), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business focused on helping organizations adopt AI with discipline, measurable ROI, and long-term architectural integrity. He holds 10 patents in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing, and has contributed to enterprise AI initiatives including work within […]

Parker Schaffel is a leadership coach, instructor, and team facilitator who specializes in working with high-performing teams who want to be even better. With more than a decade of experience, his client base spans the government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors, including supporting some of the largest companies in the United States. He has coached individuals […]

Andre Ankri is a visionary entrepreneur and technology strategist with more than a decade of experience spanning construction, security technology, and business development. As Founder and CEO of UTS Group, he leads the integration of advanced technologies and automation to create intelligent, secure, and scalable environments across Canada. In addition to UTS Group, Andre heads […]

Kevin Ruelas is an experienced international executive known for balancing hands-on leadership with high-level strategic vision. Equally comfortable rolling up his sleeves in operational environments or operating in the boardroom, Kevin brings a results-driven approach to scaling teams, strengthening performance, and charting sustainable growth paths for organizations. With multi-disciplined management experience spanning Professional Services, Business […]

Mary McCorvey is a seven-time founder, U.S. military veteran, and creative powerhouse whose ventures span media, technology, and social impact. Her work lives at the intersection of innovation and storytelling, where she elevates bold ideas and brings them to life with purpose and heart. Most recently, Mary collaborated with Intuitive Machines, the pioneering Houston-based aerospace […]

Irene V. Glaeser, COL (Ret.) is a decorated U.S. Army Military Police veteran and the CEO of Spahr, a service-disabled, woman-owned small business delivering advanced IT solutions—including cybersecurity, software development, and cloud engineering—to federal and Department of Defense clients. Under her leadership, Spahr also manages two Small Business Administration Mentor-Protégé joint ventures with TekSynap, expanding […]

Terron Sims is a combat veteran, national security expert, and graduate of West Point with over 30 years of leadership across the U.S. Army, Department of Defense, and federal government. He served in Iraq in 2003, where he helped establish local governance and worked alongside U.S. and international agencies. Terron has advised U.S. presidential candidates, […]

Derek Zahler is a former U.S. Army Special Forces soldier turned entrepreneur and strategist, currently serving as Managing Partner at Linden Brock Equity Partners and founder of C-SixB. With a background in high-stakes operations and a mindset honed by elite military training, Derek now brings that same clarity, adaptability, and executional rigor to the business […]

Darrin Glover is a seasoned human resources executive and U.S. Navy veteran with over 20 years of experience leading personnel, building systems, and driving organizational success. Throughout his decorated military career, Darrin specialized as a Yeoman, serving on four ships, completing seven combat deployments, and excelling in leadership roles, including military recruiting and joint assignments […]