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Our Distinguished Faculty

Learn from industry leaders, military veterans, and academic experts who bring real-world leadership experience to every program.

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Joseph E. Mieczkowski

Licensed Battlefield Guide

Retired Federal Executive and educator with degrees from Salem College and Penn State, bringing extensive government and educational experience.

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Dr. Jared Peatman

Director of Curriculum

Director of Curriculum and accomplished historian with Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, leading innovative leadership education programs.

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Dr. Judy Morley

Author, Entrepreneur, Historian, Speaker

Ph.D. in History of the American West, bringing historical perspective to modern leadership challenges.

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Admiral Scott Moore

Admiral (Retired)

Air Academy Class of 1978, retired Navy Rear Admiral with 30+ years in Naval Special Warfare.

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Ron Bailey

Director of Development

Amherst College graduate and former IBM executive, bringing corporate leadership and development expertise.

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Dave Williams

Distinguished Professor

Professor at Schar School of Government and Policy, George Mason University, expert in government and policy leadership.

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Dennis Owens

Political Reporter

30+ year TV broadcast veteran with 15 Emmy Awards, expert in political leadership and communication.

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Dr. Judith Glassick

Research and Design

Graduate of the University of Richmond, Catholic University, and holds a doctorate from the University of Southern California, specializing in research and design for leadership programs.

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Dave Cooper

Command Master Chief

US Navy SEAL since 1988, bringing elite military leadership and special operations expertise.

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Dr. Matthew Pinsker

Professor of History, Dickinson College

Distinguished Professor of History and Brian Pohanka Chair in American Civil War History at Dickinson College, acclaimed Lincoln scholar and author.

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James Hayney

Professional Actor

Professional actor with a deep fascination with Abraham Lincoln, bringing dramatic interpretation to historical leadership.

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Fran Feyock

Licensed Battlefield Guide

Retired C.R.N.A and Executive Director of Surgical Service Line, Licensed Battlefield Guide bringing medical leadership expertise.

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Colonel (Ret.) Mark Erwin

Colonel (Retired)

Over 25 years in US Army with service as Chief of Staff of US Army Special Operations Command.

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General James Anderson

General

Distinguished General who brought senior military leadership and strategic expertise to leadership development.

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Steven B. Wiley

President

ABC News calls him 'the best speaker you've never heard of' - leading expert in leadership development and communication.

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Brad Alge

Leadership Expert

Experienced leadership consultant and trainer specializing in executive development and organizational transformation.

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Bob Prosperi

Leadership Instructor

Experienced leadership instructor and guide bringing practical leadership expertise to battlefield-based learning experiences.

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Jari Villanueva

Military Heritage Expert

Military heritage specialist and leadership instructor with expertise in ceremonial traditions and military history.

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Kelly Garret

Leadership Development Specialist

Leadership development specialist with expertise in organizational psychology and executive coaching.