Our team uses the proven methodologies of the Fighter Pilot mindset to help your team achieve organizational goals in a rapidly changing business environment.
Meet Our Speakers
Leadership Made Simple
Our elite military experience enables us to develop strong, effective leaders in a very short amount of time — all with a proven system for leadership development training.
Flawless Sales
Our Executive Consultants are expert at aligning teams and work efforts across diverse teams to create a culture dedicated to Flawless Execution.
The One Team Mindset
We use our experiences and expertise to teach your team to think clearly and creatively, leverage lessons learned and glean insights from others — and ultimately arrive at the right strategy.
Leading through Change
A simple, focused approach to yielding change in organizations, Flawless Execution gives businesses operating in very complex environments the leadership tools they need to excel.
our experts
Afterburner Speakers
Christian “Boo” Boucousis
Afterburner CEO
Former Fighter Pilot
Christian “Boo” Boucousis
Afterburner CEO
Whether he's speaking to a small startup or a multinational corporation, Boo inspires people to discover a new way of thinking that empowers them to believe that even the most audacious ambitions are within their reach.
- Boo has earned over 1,000 five-star Google reviews for his unparalleled expertise in human behavior and organizational performance.
- His latest keynote presents a game-changing approach to personal and professional development that creates resilient, adaptable, and motivated individuals capable of excelling in today’s fast-paced economy.
- Bestselling Author: On Time On Target
- Boo has delivered hundreds of keynote speeches globally, inspiring audiences to unlock their full potential and achieve extraordinary things.
Michelle "Sonic" Ruehl
Lead Speaker
Former MC-12W Mission Commander, USAF
MICHELLE “SONIC” RUEHL
Lead Speaker
Sonic excels at helping teams become their best by aligning their communication processes with their strategic goals.
- Former MC-12W Mission Commander, T-53 Instructor Pilot, USAF
- 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
Dwayne “SPIKE” Booker
Lead Speaker
Former F15E Fighter Pilot, USAF
DWAYNE “SPIKE” BOOKER
Lead Speaker
SPIKE brings a positive and energetic attitude to the audience. His expertise in Task Saturation and ability to customize programs to a company’s unique goals makes him one of the most valuable assets to your company’s success.
- Former F15E Fighter Pilot, USAF
- 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
- Held a multitude of leadership roles including Director of Operations of the 2nd Fighter Training Squadron
Bobbi "Flash" Doorenbos
Lead Speaker
Former F16 Fighter Pilot, USAF
Bobbi "Flash" Doorenbos
Lead Speaker
Flash is a seasoned leader with nearly 25 years of distinguished military service and extensive experience in various leadership positions.
- As one of the first women to fly fighter aircraft, Flash joined the Air Force and accumulated over 1300 hours in the F-16 and MQ-1.
- Flash joined Afterburner in 2004 and has spent nearly two decades sharing the Flawless Execution model with numerous Fortune 500 and 100 organizations.
- Flash held positions such as Special Assistant to Vice-President Biden for Defense Policy and Intelligence Programs and Military Deputy for Air Force Training and Readiness.
Daniel “FuZZ” Walker
Lead Speaker
F-22 Mission Commander, USAF
DANIEL “FUZZ” WALKER
Event Lead
F-22 Mission Commander, USAF
- 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 ExecutionSM 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.
David "Finch" Guenthner
Facilitator
F-16, T-38 Instructor Pilot, USAF
David "Finch" Guenthner
Speaker
Finch’s determination to obtain success in his academic and military career makes him an expert on leadership training, team building, business strategy, and business consulting. He has leveraged lessons learned from his experiences to provide Flawless Execution Expertise to Fortune 500 businesses and executives.
- Billings, MT
- B.S. in Business Administration and Management from the USAF Academy; M.S. in Military Operational Art and Sciences/Studies from Air University
- Member of the Montana Air National Guard; Founded Non-Profit Food Bank with Over 130,000 Meals served to those in need
- The only officer in the history of the Wing to earn both the 47th Flying Training Wing’s “Field Grade Officer of the Year” and also the Wing’s 2011 “Company Grade Officer of the Year” awards
Travis "Bandit" Keenan
Facilitator
F-16 C/M Combat Mission Commander, USAF
Travis "Bandit" Keenan
Speaker
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.
- F-16 C/M Combat Mission Commander, USAF
- 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
Robin "FOXC" Witt
Facilitator
Former F-16CM Flight Lead, USAF
ROBIN "FOXC" WITT
Former F-16CM Flight Lead/T-6A Instructor Pilot, USAF
- 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 ExecutionSM 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.
JEN “STEEL” JOHNSON
Lead Speaker
Former F-16 Fighter Pilot
JEN “STEEL” JOHNSON
Event Lead
Former F-16 Fighter Pilot
- 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 ExecutionSM 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.
Jim "Murph" Murphy
Founder & Chairman
Former F-15 Instructor Pilot, USAF
Jim "Murph" Murphy
Founder & Chairman
Former F-15 Instructor Pilot, USAF
- 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 ExecutionSM 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.
ROB BALZANO
Facilitator
Former F-16 Pilot, USAF
ROB BALZANO
Former F-16 Pilot, USAF
- 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 ExecutionSM Expertise: Rob has significant success leading, training, and motivating teams through planning and goal setting, comprehensive mission analysis, quality task execution, and effective debriefing.
ANTHONY J. "ROBY" ROBERSON
Facilitator
Former F-16 Instructor/Evaluator, USAF
ANTHONY J. "ROBY" ROBERSON
Former F-16 Instructor/Evaluator, USAF
- Colorado Springs, CO
- B.S. from USAF Academy, Distinguished Graduate; M.S. in Aerospace Operations and Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; USAF Fighter Weapons School Graduate
- All American Athlete
- Former Fortune 500 Executive; Executive Board Member; Positive Coaching Alliance – Colorado
- Flawless ExecutionSM Expertise: Roby’s dedication to success and goal oriented leadership is what makes him the first call for any industry in need of training and strategic planning.
DON "STRYKER" HALEY
Lead Speaker
Air Power Strategist/F-15E Evaluator Pilot
DON "STRYKER" HALEY
Event Lead
Air Power Strategist/F-15E Evaluator Pilot
- 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 ExecutionSM 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.
CAMERON "CHAPPY" DOUGLAS
Facilitator
Former F/A-18 Pilot
CAMERON "CHAPPY" DOUGLAS
Former F/A-18 Pilot
- 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 ExecutionSM 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.
PATRICK "TRAUMA" RYAN
Facilitator
F-22 Fighter Weapons School Instructor Pilot, USAF
PATRICK "TRAUMA" RYAN
F-22 Fighter Weapons School Instructor Pilot, USAF
- 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.
JOE WALLACE
Facilitator
Force Reconnaissance Marine, USMC
JOE WALLACE