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 Atlantic Fleet's strike fighter community. In this episode, Vinny shares one of the most impactful moments of his li...

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 Squadron, better known as the "Thunderbirds," and lives to inspire and empower the next generation with integ...

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 perspective is honest, human, and grounded in lived experience, offering meaningful insight for leaders...

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 Strategies, is all about achieving success against all the odds, facing the obstacles along the ...

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 coaching in South Africa before moving north to prepare Namibia for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Next up was Kenya...

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 January of 2017 and during his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with ‘Valor’ f...

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 military and veteran issues. His expert commentary has regularly appeared in the Hill, Military Tim...

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 initiatives for Bell’s Future Vertical Lift programs. Top tip for a successful...

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 over quantityStay true to your values and principlesPursue what you feel called to do Advice...

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 Director of Safety and Training for a private aviation company operating both fixed and rotary wi...