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 executive 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.
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.