Chris Hallberg and Michael Kracyla in Business Sergeant polos

Our Story

Built by veterans. Run by operators.

We started Business Sergeant to solve two problems at once: companies that cannot find real leaders, and veterans whose leadership goes unrecognised in civilian work.

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The Beginning

Where it all started.

As founders and veterans grateful for our service experiences, we began with a mission to help elite veterans find strong purpose and gain clarity on their ideal personal and professional lives.

By connecting them to companies that value their unique skillsets.

We're giving great brands the opportunity to help veterans achieve their goals, land dream roles, and feel highly valued for their contributions: past, present, and future.

Everything we do is focused on amplifying and highlighting our amazing veterans, and sharing their talents with the veteran friendly business community.

— Chris & Michael

Business Sergeant founders with veterans and civilian hires

The Team

Meet the operators.

The leadership team behind every placement.

Chris Hallberg

CEO & Founder

Inc.com Top 50 Leadership & Management Expert (#9, 2014)
Author: The Business Sergeant's Field Manual (2017)
Leadership Team Coach & CEO Mentor. Expert EOS Implementer
Founder, GoExpand Software
Army National Guard Staff Sergeant, Military Police (9 years)
Civilian Law Enforcement (6 years)
20+ years scaling companies through systems and leadership

Michael Kracyla

President & Co-Founder

U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret)
20+ years elite SOF operations
Silver Star (Valor), Bronze Star, Purple Heart (Combat Wounded)
Master of Business Administration
Transitioned to civilian sector in 2024
Leads all veteran placement, leadership development, and community operations

Recognized

Ranked #9 on Inc's Top 50 leadership experts.

The same list as John Maxwell, Simon Sinek, and Jack Welch. Not because Chris talks about leadership. Because he's lived it, from the military to the boardroom, for over 20 years.