Omar is a servant leader, dad and a family-oriented man of faith.  He is an advocate for higher education and disadvantaged groups such as veterans, disabled veterans and their families.  He believes that we all have a purpose and a voice that can have a ripple effect in our community.  Most importantly, he believes that we have to serve a higher purpose than that of our own.    He has a make it happen mentality: He’s founded and operated 2 non-profits, one of them for veterans just like him. He served the federal government for 12 years in numerous positions leading up to Washington DC. And he has initiated 3 for-profit companies serving the community while providing jobs for those less fortunate. He has invested in our future by teaching college level courses at 2 Universities and volunteering at another; nonetheless a life-time learner himself reaching for his Doctoral degree. His Naval career was cut short due to an injury causing a medical retirement just shy of his 10-year mark, but that was only the beginning of his story. He is flawed, troubled at times and traumatized, however he overcame his demons by staying connected to positive support systems, his resiliency and can-do attitude.  Above all, the US Navy, along with values his family instilled as a child, prepared him for the world and the corporate sector.