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OUR STORY

ABOUT US.

Built by veterans. Run by operators.

AS SEEN IN

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THE TEAM

MEET THE OPERATORS

The leadership team running every placement, keynote, and operation.

CHRIS HALLBERG

CEO & FOUNDER

  • Inc.com Top 50 Leadership & Management Expert (#9, 2014)

  • Author: The Business Sergeant's Field Manual (2017)

  • Corporate Leadership Consultant & CEO Coach

  • 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

THE BEGINNING

WHERE IT ALL STARTED

As Founders & 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 & 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 & highlighting our

amazing Veterans, and sharing their talents with the Veteran friendly business community.

— Chris & Michael

ACHIEVEMENTS

TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS.

Companies That Have Achieved Breakthrough Results With Chris Hallberg.

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.

  • Ranked #9 on Inc.com's Top 50 Leadership & Management Experts.

  • Author, The Business Sergeant's Field Manual.

  • 100+ leadership teams graduated through his programs.

  • 20+ years coaching executives and scaling companies.

  • Army National Guard Staff Sergeant veteran.

NEWSLETTER

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