The Victory Podcast

In this episode, we are excited to join Chad Vincelette, callsign "Vinny," a U.S. Navy TOPGUN fighter pilot with over 26 years of service who translated his combat-proven military experience into a dynamic career in industry as Senior Director at Victory Strategies. Vinny commanded Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, the Navy's East Coast Master Jet Base and home of the Atla...

In this episode, we are excited to join Dr. Samantha "Combo" Weeks, a retired Air Force Colonel and combat-proven fighter pilot who translated her incredible experience in the military to a career in industry as a Vice President and Chief Transformation officer alongside numerous advisory roles. Combo was the first-female, solo pilot on the United States Air Force Aerial Demonstration Sq...

In this episode, we are excited to join Kelly Evans, a seasoned executive and former CEO with more than 30 years of experience building high-performance teams and scaling privately held and private-equity-backed companies . Kelly reflects on some of the most impactful moments of his journey, including the challenges , uncertainty , and personal growth that came with leading through change. His per...

Welcome to the Victory Podcast, and our limited series: Beyond the Labels.  We are excited to share stories and insights from our teammates that go beyond the labels you see at the top of their bios.  In our work together, we've discovered common threads to our experiences, and stories that many of us have never shared publicly about how we approach life and leadership. Our name, Victory Stra...

Meet Chris Brown… Coach Chris Brown has spent his career on the biggest international sporting stages, and as a two-time Olympic Coach, Chris is recognized most for leading the U.S. Women's Rugby Team from fifth to first in the World. Chris was awarded World Rugby's "Coach of the Series" upon the completion of his first season in charge.   He’s a native of New Zealand and began...

Meet Darrell Utt… From humble beginnings in West Virginia, Darrell Utt overcame great odds by hard work and sacrifice. From earning the coveted Ranger Tab and Green Beret, to leading teams in combat, to becoming the Chief of Operations for The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation and has always put country above self.   Master Sgt. Darrell Utt retired from the U.S. Army Special Forces in Janu...

Meet Sherman Gillums…a native of Buffalo, New York, serves as the Director of the Office of Disability Integration and Coordination for the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington DC. Sherman has testified before Congress as an expert witness and appeared on national networks, such as CNN, Fox News, and C-SPAN, as one of the most influential voices on mi...

Meet John Novalis...He recently joined Victory Strategies after serving 32 years in leadership and executive level roles in the U.S. Army retiring as a Brigadier General.   He’s from Indiana, Pennsylvania, and currently resides in Keller, Texas. John works for Bell Helicopter as the Director of Advanced Programs and Weapon Systems Integration, leading sustainment, logistics, and digital enterprise...

061: Jason Lamb | Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel | Managing Director at Victory Strategies   Meet Jason Lamb who recently joined Victory Strategies after retiring from the U.S. Air Force. He published numerous pieces on the subjects of leadership, culture, and talent management, both under his name, but also under the pseudonym “Col Ned Stark.” Top three tips for a successful life? Pursue quality...

060: Tom Dorl | Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel | Managing Director at Victory Strategies   Tom is a committed and experienced servant leader with three decades of proven successes across military and business organizations. He served over 25 years in the Air Force as a command pilot, strategic planner, and commander and retired in the rank of Colonel. He’s currently a corporate pilot and the Direc...

059: Dave Hicks | Founder and CEO of Operation Sacred Promise | Retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General | Aviation Pilot | Managing Director at Victory Strategies   Dave Hicks is a retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General and serves as the Founder and CEO of Operation Sacred Promise. When he’s not on the road, he’s sharing his many lessons from the tip of the spear and a lengthy military career....

058: Misty Cook | Founder and CEO of Concierge on Call | Retired U.S. Marine Officer | Citadel Grad  | Protocol Expert Meet Misty Cook, a retired U.S. Marine Officer, innovative business leader and protocol expert. Misty retired from the U.S. Marine Corps as a “Mustang” having served previously as an enlisted Marine. She has leveraged her expertise in matters of protocol and consulting into a busi...

“Work hard for your goals and dare to dream!” Meet Anthony Cosby, a retired U.S. Naval officer, innovative business leader and community impact mentor. Anthony retired from the U.S. Navy after a very successful career beginning as an enlisted Sailor in 1991 and retiring as a Lt. Cmdr.  in 2012. He’s been a veteran advocate and gaining momentum to launch something big. Now, he’s blazing a trail and...

056: David Gurfein | Founder and COO of commercial real estate | CEO of Veteran Service Non-Profit Organization | Retired Marine Infantry Officer | Harvard Business School Graduate | Girl Dad Meet David Gurfein, a retired Marine Corps infantry officer, Harvard Business School graduate, innovative business leader and all around great friend to many.  He’s a leadership mentor and dynamic public spea...

Tom Lacroix and I do a deep dive into leadership and emotional intelligence (EQ) and have fun in the process. Give it a listen and be open for some growth! Tom Lacroix- 28 years of experience developing teams to provide excellent customer care. A results-driven, dynamic servant leader who provides support to optimize staff performance. Leadership mentor and /presenter. Dynamic public speaker with...

Check out this episode of the Victory Podcast with lifetime athlete Marilyn Chychota. From Marilyn's website- https://www.marilynchychotacoaching.com/ I work with athletes all over the USA and globally. I am an experienced professional coach and an elite performance coach.  Coaching is my passion and full-time job. A program should develop all aspects of an athlete progressively and with cons...

Rhonda Vetere is a seasoned C-Suite executive and passionate global leader in technology Recognized as one of Most Powerful Women in Technology and a two-time author, Rhonda is an active leader — whether she’s spearheading corporate initiatives around the world, competing in another IRONMAN 70.3 mile triathlon, or mentoring students & athletes globally in STEM through sports. Rhonda has worked...

Bob May has been a guide on Kodiak for over thirty years and a commercial fisherman all his life.  He’s even been featured on DIY Network show, Building Alaska and his sons are all commercial fisherman here on Kodiak. Denise May is an Afognak Native Alaskan and her family history goes back as far as its been documented on Kodiak. This family knows Kodiak and they have been providing services to hu...

Jason Caldwell is a world-class athlete, a leadership and high-performance coach, and keynote speaker.  For the past nine years Jason has used the lessons learned from the sports arena to teach what it takes to be a leader in a competitive business environment. As an endurance and adventure athlete, Jason has accumulated world records from the oceans to the Namib Desert. Upon graduating college he...

Sean Matson is the CEO and co-founder of MATBOCK . Sean, a former Navy SEAL, and his team of former SEALS & other military members are working to revolutionize and innovate all kinds of products and gear; His company creates products that can be used by people in the military while at war, or simply just for hunting, camping or hiking . How Successful is Sean Matson: Sean describes himself as...

Donald Vincent “Don” Davey (born April 8, 1968 in Scottsville, New York) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 1991 NFL Draft. He attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School where he played football. He played college football at Wisconsin. He currently owns Firehouse Subs restaurants in Wisconsi...

Kim Campbell is a retired Air Force Colonel who served in the Air Force for over 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her battle-damag...

Episode 047:  Corinna Coffin, MS, RD, CSSD is a world class professional Obstacle Course Athlete and a physical phenom  in any category.  Corinna will be featured in the upcoming Spartan Games series airing in March 2022!  Corinna Coffin is a sports dietitian, coach and hybrid athlete on a mission to help people lead healthier lives through nutrition and fitness. Corinna’s interest in nutrition st...

Join us for this episode where Lauren shares her story of competitive passion that led her to the path of competing for the U.S. for three Olympics and serving as team captain for the 2012&2016 Women's Field Hockey Team! We are proud to call Lauren a Victory Strategies Teammate. Her competitive drive and standards fro success fit right in with our team, and she also has completed 5, yes 5...

Rod Fox is the Managing Partner and Executive Chairman of TigerRisk Partners.  TigerRisk is a global reinsurance and capital advisory firm, working with a high-end group of insurers. Prior to founding TigerRisk, Rod served as the Chief Executive Officer of Praetorian Financial Group where he led the re-structuring, re-branding, and successful sale of the $2B specialty property and casualty insurer...