PEOPLE BEHIND THE MISSION
Mark Rivas | Managing Director
Throughout his 20+ years of leadership and business development experience, including seven combat deployments with the US Army’s elite 75th Ranger Regiment, Mark has built a career on grit, adaptability, and delivering results in high-pressure environments. His transition from special operations to the private sector led to over a decade of success in business development, where he consistently drives multimillion-dollar revenue growth and builds strong, trust-based partnerships across competitive industries.
Drawing on his experience leading high-performing teams, and his proven ability to connect with decision-makers, understand organizational needs, and deliver results, Mark brings a unique perspective to the world of leadership recruiting and coaching. He applies the same commitment to excellence that defined his service to help organizations achieve their highest potential.
Joe Brown | Leadership Development
Throughout his 20+ years of leadership experience across elite organizations, including Ohio State Football, the NFL's Seattle Seahawks, the US Army 75th Ranger Regiment, and numerous award-winning city governments and businesses, Joe realized his passion for translating his unique experiences to leaders, teams, and organizations committed to their culture.
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Whether it’s improving employee turnover, fulfillment, or performance, Joe’s approach and ELITE™ Team framework zero in on team dysfunction to provide a roadmap to improve engagement, productivity, and results. Today, he leverages this breadth of experience as a leadership development consultant, cultivating high-performing leaders and teams who are equipped to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments.