Professional speaker and author - former US Army Ranger and combat infantry company commander. Awarded Purple Heart for combat wounds and recognized as the first infantry officer to remain on active duty as an amputee. Experienced as a corporate executive and president of an international charity helping the homeless and hungry here in the USA and establishing businesses in Eastern Europe to employ the impoverished and support orphanages. Recognized by Fast Company magazine as one of America's "Fast Fifty" leaders for success in the charitable arena. Taught full-time at West Point and as an adjunct professor at other universities.