Chad's remarkable journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication to serving our nation's heroes and those in need. A USMC Force Recon Veteran and DoD Contractor, he boasts an impressive eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. However, Chad's story is not just about combat experience; it's a narrative of resilience, redemption, and a mission to save lives.

 

Having battled his own demons, including the haunting specter of PTSD, Chad emerged from the darkest depths of despair, where he feared he would become another veteran suicide statistic, to found the Mighty Oaks Foundation. This exceptional non-profit organization has become a beacon of hope, providing faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs to active duty personnel, military veterans, and first responders worldwide.

 

He has shared his insights and experiences with over 400,000 active-duty troops and led life-saving programs for over 4,500 active military and veterans at four Mighty Oaks Ranches nationwide. His expertise in faith-based solutions for PTSD is widely recognized, with Chad advising key entities such as the former Presidential Administration, Congress, the VA, and the DoD. His devotion to the cause is further exemplified through his position as Chairman of a White House Veterans Coalition.

 

But Chad's compassion knows no bounds. He is also the Co-Founder of Save Our Allies, a non-profit organization focused on evacuating and recovering Americans, our allies, and vulnerable individuals stranded in Afghanistan. What began as a personal quest to rescue a long-time friend and Afghan interpreter evolved into a full-fledged humanitarian operation. Under Chad's leadership, Save Our Allies has successfully evacuated over 17,000 people from the dire circumstances in Afghanistan and is now extending its lifesaving efforts to Ukraine.