Meet Our Consultants

• Atlanta, GA
• 9x INC 500/5000 Entrepreneur, Forbes Small Giant
• Co-Founder/Chairman of the Board, Healthcare Company
• Author: Business Is Combat, Flawless Execution, The Debrief Imperative, Courage to Execute, Down Range, and On Time On Target
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise: Murph’s entrepreneurial mind and business acumen that led him to develop the Flawless Execution model bringing sales and personal growth to teams and companies.

Link to full bio: James D. “Murph” Murphy

• Washington, D.C.
• B.S. in Engineering Studies from Vanderbilt University;  M.A. in Military Operational Arts and Sciences from Air Command and Staff College; M.A. in Christian Leadership Studies from Liberty Theological Seminary; M.A. in Strategic Studies from the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS)
• Extensive experience as Strategist/Operational Planner; Current member of elite Air Force think tank
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise: Stryker has shown the strength of his capabilities in combat, leadership roles, educational experiences, and mission planning. His time spent as a contingency plans officer for the U.S. Air Force makes him an expert teacher on formulating plans to achieve mission success under any condition. 

Link to full bio: Don “Stryker” Haley

• Anchorage, AK
• B.S. in Political Science from USAF Academy; M.P.A. from Old Dominion University
• Held leadership roles including Chief of Scheduling Operations, Alaska NORAD Raptor Alert Detachment Commander, and Aircrew Flight Equipment Flight Commander.
• Author of Letters to Kiowa
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise: FuZZ uses his extensive training in detailed planning, adaptation, and Debriefing techniques to inspire clients to accelerate their own performance using the tools and techniques of Flawless Execution.

Link to full bio: Daniel “FuZZ” Walker

• Walla Walla, WA
• B.S. in Biochemistry from Washington State University; M.B.A. from Colorado State University
• Forward Air Controller (Airborne); Founder & CEO of Aviation/Hospitality Co.; Youth Motivational Speaker
• Awarded the Wing’s Company Grade Officer of the Year award
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise: Steel brings a positive and energetic attitude to the audience. Her expertise in task saturation and ability to customize programs to a company’s unique HDD makes her one of the most valuable assets to our team at Afterburner and to your company’s success.

Link to full bio: Jen “STEEL” Johnson

• Atlanta, GA
• B.S.E.E. from University of Central Florida, Graduate of US Air Force Fighter Weapons School
• USAF F-15/F-16/F-4 Fighter Pilot; USAF “Top Gun” Instructor; 10 Years of Command Leadership
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise: Chaz has worked with leaders in a variety of businesses, but his strengths lie in teaching the tools of success to teams in the Oil & Gas, Chemical, and Construction industries.

Link to full bio: Charles “Chaz” Campbell

• Detroit, MI
• USAF Academy Graduate; Master’s in Teaching Writing and Rhetoric from the University of Colorado
• Professor of English and Aviation; US Air Force Academy; Non-profit founder; Parwana Leadership Legacy, International English Teacher
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise: Sonic excels at helping teams become their best by aligning their communication processes with their strategic goals.

Link to full bio: Michelle “Sonic” Ruehl

• Atlanta, GA
• B.S. in Physics from Morehouse College
• M.S. in Space Studies/Aerospace Science from American Military University
• Led Air Combat Missions in Iraq & Syria
• Adversary Air Mission Commander
• Held a multitude of leadership roles including Director of Operations of the 2nd Fighter Training Squadron.

Link to full bio: Dwayne “Spike” Booker

• Las Vegas, NV
• MBA Candidate – UVA Darden
• White House Fellow
• Special Assistant to the Vice President for Defense Policy and Intelligence Programs
• Scrambled in response to terrorist attacks of 9/11; Served in Operations Noble Eagle and Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Evergreen, CO
• USAF Academy Graduate
• USAF Officer, 22 Years of Service; Consultant for Franklin Covey and Lean Methods Group
• Senior faculty at the United States Marine Corps University, he taught graduate-level leadership courses to senior military officers and civilian officials; High school principal and two-time superintendent of public school districts
• Bronze Star Recipient; Doctoral Candidate in Organizational Learning
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise: Todd works with C-suite leaders and a wide variety of organizations, including many Fortune 500 Companies, to help individuals, teams, and organizations perform at the highest levels.

Link to full bio: Todd “Burt” Lancaster

• San Antonio, TX
• B.S. in English from the USAF Academy, M.A. in Aviation Education from Trident University International
• USAF F-16 Instructor Pilot & Combat Mission Commander
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise: Bandit brings a multi-faceted, fresh perspective to any organization. His real-world combat experience in the conflicts that have become part of our social consciousness gives him the ability to reach audiences and convey a message that resonates in their professional and personal lives.

Link to full bio: Travis “Bandit” Keenan

• Annapolis, MD
• B.S. in Human Factors Engineering from USAF Academy; M.A. in Management from Troy State University; Executive Education from University of Virginia, Darden School of Business
• Founder & President of the CHECK-6 FOUNDATION, INC
• Contributing Author: The Better Business Book; involved in non-profit leadership
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise: Rob has significant success leading, training, and motivating teams through planning and goal setting, comprehensive mission analysis, quality task execution, and effective debriefing.

Link to full bio: Rob Balzano

• Des Moines, IA
• B.S. in Astronautical Engineering from USAF Academy; M.A. in International Relations and Affairs from the University of Oklahoma
• Special Assistant to the Commander, USAF; Admissions Liaison Officer for the Air Force Academy; USAF Reserve Liaison Officer Director for Iowa
• Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal
• Air Force think tank
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise: FOXC is a dedicated leader in all areas of her life. Her contributions to the Air Force during her service and her continued position as a Liaison Officer has honed Robin’s skills for communication and contingency planning.

Link to full bio: Robin “FOXC” Witt

• U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering
• B.S. from the U.S. Naval Academy in Systems Engineering; M.B.A. from Harvard Business School in Business Administration and Management
• Awarded three Air Medals for exceptional performance
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise: Chappy uses his experiences in the military as a combat leader and tactician with the knowledge from his academic studies to help businesses improve their operations and transform to a culture of continuous improvement by implementing the Flawless Execution Model.

Link to full bio: Cameron “Chappy” Douglas

Link to full bio: Joe Wallace

Link to full bio: Connor “Kronk” Ference

• 1000+ F-22 Flight Hours.
• F-22 Director of Operations.
• Operational Test Pilot.
• Combat Deployment (Iraq and Syria).
• US Air Force Academy Bachelors of Science: Biology.

• Aurora, CO
• B.S. in Human Factors Engineering from the USAF Academy
• One of the first female military fighter pilots in the world
• Featured in Aviation for Women magazine, on the cover of Contractor Magazine
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise: JackieO is known for her ability to readily assess the most complicated businesses, accurately speaking their language and addressing company specific real-world issues from the stage and in breakouts. Her energetic style creates an environment where clients learn the Flawless Execution Model and the pitfalls of channelized attention and task saturation.

Link to full bio: Tracy “JackieO” LaTourrette

• Destin, FL
• USAF Special Operations Evaluator Pilot & Mission Commander
• B.S. in International Relations and National Security Studies from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; M.S. in Management Systems Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
• Tactical Air Controller and Aerial Precision Munitions Expert; Program Manager Sr. Systems Engineer for Fortune 500 Company; Foreign Service Institute Alumni – Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise: Stitch’s ability to speak four languages helps him to break boundaries of not only linguistic communication but cultural and organizational communication. With the Flawless Execution methodology Stitch is best at helping companies define and eliminate their language barriers.

Link to full bio: Phillip “Stitch” Vaughn

Link to full bio: Chay Derbigny

• Boston, MA
• B.S. in Political Science from U.S. Naval Academy; M.A. in Security Studies from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service; M.B.A. from Harvard Business School
• Volunteer Firefighter/EMT; serves as a U.S. Naval Reservist in support of natural disaster relief operations
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise:  “Strobes” enjoys using his experiences in the military as a combat leader and tactician with the knowledge from his academic studies to help businesses improve their operations and reach new heights by implementing the Flawless Execution Model.

Link to full bio: Austin “Strobes” Hulbert

• Nashville, TN
• B.S. in Finance from UDayton; M.B.A. from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School (Chapel Hill); Graduate Certificate, Consulting: Organization Development and Change from Penn State University
• Company Commander, 160th SOAR (A) Night Stalkers; IoT Company CEO; Global Site Selection Firm Principle; Led Global Aerospace Economic Initiative for Tennessee
• George C Marshall Leadership award; Distinguished Flying Cross; Boeing Rescue Award
• Shark Tank Contestent
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise: Bert a team builder with demonstrated success in creating, developing, and leading teams in dynamic high-stakes environments

Link to full bio: Alex “Bert” Bertelli

• Colorado Springs, CO
• USAF Academy Graduate with a degree for Science in Management; Master’s Degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Aerospace Science and Management
• Chief of Training for $13M NATO Program
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise: Sable is a respected and highly motivated leader with exceptional communication, organizing, and critical thinking skills, and she now shares her proven leadership and risk management experience gained throughout her prestigious career with Afterburner clients across all industries.

• Atlanta, GA
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from USAF Academy; M.A.S. in Aviation Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Instructor Pilot Training in 2006: Distinguished Graduate
• 2013 USAFR Instructor Pilot of the Year, Major Airline Pilot / USAF Reservist
• Adjunct Professor in Management, Safety Program Management, and other related topics
• Flawless Execution^SM Expertise: Manson’s world-class facilitating and successful execution of numerous speaking engagements consistently delivers superior results for our clients in their fast-paced, dynamic, and ever-changing environments.

Link to full bio: Brandon “Manson” Williams